Efforts are underway to transform part of downtown Santa Cruz into a more walkable, community-friendly space. A community ...

Oversized vehicles will no longer be allowed to park on most Isla Vista streets under a new measure approved Tuesday by the ...

It’s a simple process that reaps huge benefits over time. “Trees intake, carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and release ...

A mid-century ranch home near Space Force Base in Santa Barbara County, California,] will soon come to market asking $9.99 ...

Globe Fire initially started 11:35 a.m. May 15 in Santa Barbara County. After being active for 24 hours, it has burned 27 ...

Founded in the 18th century by Spanish settlers, Santa Barbara has been known for its hispanic heritage for decades. There ...

Initial location: Santa Barbara County, Calif. A new wildfire was reported today at 10:31 a.m. in Santa Barbara County. Globe ...

Press releases are posted on Independent.com as a free community service. SANTA BARBARA, Calif., May 14, 2025 — Santa Barbara City College (SBCC) is proud to announce its 76th Annual Commencement ...

It’s a sun-splashed morning in Santa Barbara, where the Pacific kisses the shore with a lover’s tenderness and the scent of bougainvillea wafts through ...

Calico Ghost Town, about 15 minutes from Barstow, offers a well-preserved glimpse into California’s silver mining past that makes for an excellent Father’s Day excursion. Once a booming mining town in ...

Located south of Santa Barbara in posh Montecito, Butterfly Beach is a picturesque enclave that’s well-suited to sunbathing, ...

Santa Barbara's most famous avenue, State Street, is the heart of the city. It cuts through downtown for 10 car-free blocks ...