Numerous people gathered Saturday for the 'No Kings' protest in Santa Barbara. "I knew there was going to be a great turn out ...

An intoxicated driver and his passenger were arrested after their car crashed through the wall of an occupied Goleta home ...

They didn't quite hug, but they were happy, and some of them definitely cheered. In an emotionally draining meeting Tuesday ...

Julian Fire initially started 3:41 p.m. June 12 in Santa Barbara County. It has been burning on private land for 18 hours. At ...

Each year the Santa Barbara Independent hosts our annual Best of Santa Barbara® Readers’ Poll where readers nominate and vote ...

On Tuesday, The FUND for Santa Barbara is joining several partners for a press conference in response to immigration raids and ...

Though Santa Barbara had not been aware if the earthquake was isolated or part of a bigger California wallop, the rest of the ...

Jacky Holler Bank of America (BofA) has named Jacky Holler as market executive for Ventura and Santa Barbara counties. Holler ...

Forming Communities Across Generations,” marks the first major historical display in Santa Barbara County centered on ...

A new wildfire was reported today at 11:51 a.m. in Santa Barbara County. Marcos Fire has been burning on federal land managed ...

A court decision has forced Sable Offshore Corp. to delay controversial plans to restart offshore oil operations along Santa ...

The best way to get around Santa Barbara is on foot. Most of the main attractions, shops and restaurants are all located within a 3-mile radius in the downtown area. There are also various bus and ...