The bells of Old Mission Santa Barbara rang out Sunday morning to mark the 100th anniversary of the 1925 earthquake that ...

In California, where the next "Big One" is an always-looming threat, some lessons learned from the 1925 Santa Barbara quake ...

From old cars, photos, and an earthquake simulator, Santa Barbara residents and visitors got to step into the past and peek ...

Santa Barbara Earthquake Centennial Interfaith Prayer Service brought together a diverse group on the steps of the Santa ...

Press releases are posted on Independent.com as a free community service. The Santa Barbara County Genealogical Society invites the public to its free monthly meeting on Saturday, June 21, featuring ...

On Friday, June 27, 2025, the ARTS District of Santa Barbara will sponsor a 3D Chalk painting by renowned artist Rod Tryonin front of the Santa Barbara Central Library, as part of THE GREAT QUAKE ...

Guide to the best hotels and things to do in Santa Barbara. Maps, travel tips and more.

The USGS sent out an alert on a magnitude 6.8 earthquake near Santa Barbara, California, on Wednesday afternoon -- but it was a false alarm.

Actor Joe Marinelli from “General Hospital” and “Santa Barbara” died at the age of 68. Marinelli died on Sunday in Burbank, California after battling with stomach cancer, according to IMDb.

The Standing Together in Times of Crisis at The Old Santa Barbara Mission program brought together members of the EQ25 ...