Gary Cooper is now the pride of the Southampton Playhouse. The iconic actor, whose career spanned roles in “The Pride of the ...

Grauman's TCL Chinese Theatre on Hollywood Boulevard, Los Angeles, California ...

Francis Ford Coppola, who shot two movies in Tulsa, will receive the 50th AFI Life Achievement Award. Diane Lane, C. Thomas ...

Barbara Lou Coomer, 77, of Scott City passed away April 18, 2025, at home. She was a beloved wife, mother and grandmother, remembered for her kindness and devotion to family and friends. Barbara ...

OAKLAND — Barbara Lee opened her first news conference as Oakland’s mayor-elect with a nod to her Catholic upbringing and education in El Paso, Texas, leading a packed room in a moment of ...

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — Fifty-six years ago, a disaster off the coast of Santa Barbara sparked the creation of Earth Day, a movement that continues to focus on educating the next generation ...

The estate of the late British author Barbara Taylor Bradford is set to go up for auction next month in New York. Doyle Auctioneers & Appraisers will be holding an auction featuring nearly 200 ...

The Santa Barbara real estate market seems to be entering a new phase of growth. With rising inventory levels and increasing buyer interest, the region is showing strong signs of continued momentum.

This week, I sat down with one of Santa Barbara’s most prolific wine voices — Matt Kettmann, senior writer at The Santa Barbara Independent and a writer-at-large for Wine Enthusiast. With more than ...

Barbara Jean (Card) Paspas, aged 97 years young, passed away April 2, 2025, in Lansing, MI. just short of her goal to be on the label of a Smucker’s jar on the Today show and taking a trip to ...

This story is part of a series of exclusive interviews with the incredible people shaping Santa Barbara Culinary Experience (SBCE) 2025. These interviews highlight the makers, storytellers, and flavor ...

Press releases are posted on Independent.com as a free community service. Santa Barbara, CA—Habitat for Humanity of Southern Santa Barbara County (Habitat Santa Barbara) is pleased to announce that ...