In an effort to help businesses bounce back from the pandemic, Santa Monica's City Council approved a motion Tuesday to ...

The Santa Barbara Gay Men's Chorus performed its spring concert at the Lobero Theatre in Santa Barbara. They opened with ...

The Santa Barbara Education Foundation (SBEF) raised a record-breaking $278,000-plus at its recent Hope Awards event that celebrates creativity and recognizes individuals and programs that impact ...

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 ...

This marks the first time that a California city has approved a full-time entertainment zone. But keep in mind that ...

The Santa Monica City Council has approved a new proposal allowing people to drink alcoholic drinks on the Third Street Promenade.

SANTA MONICA, Calif. - Santa Monica has approved a motion to transform its 3rd Street Promenade into an " entertainment zone," allowing adults aged 21 and over to consume alcohol outdoors. The ...

After a magical run to a Big West Tournament Championship, the UC Santa Barbara softball team received an NCAA Tournament bid for the first time since 2007. The Gauchos won six consecutive elimination ...

To draw visitors back to the struggling Third Street Promenade, Santa Monica officials have approved a plan allowing alcohol ...

Press releases are posted on Independent.com as a free community service. Santa Barbara, CA – After an incredibly competitive review process with 42 submissions from community artists, the Santa ...

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