Reports of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement activity near Santa Barbara City College, UC Santa Barbara, and Franklin Elementary school on Thursday, October 2, raised the alarm among immigrant ...

Sir Paul McCartney has been all around this world and he’s been to the Washington zoo (to paraphrase the Steely Dan song), as one of the most famed ...

Carpinteria Children’s Project gathered its community in the spirit of generosity on Sept. 7 at Ocean View Farms for “Sunset Sips for Scholarships,” an intimate event with an inspiring view. Champions ...

For more than four decades, the charming town of Los Olivos has celebrated fall with the annual “Day in Country” festivities that include a parade, fun run, 80-plus arts and craft booths, a 5K race, ...

October 3, 2025 The City of Santa Barbara is proud to participate in the annual Senior Expo, taking place on Wednesday, October 15, at ...

After Smigiel was sidelined, Newbury Park backup quarterback Tyler Mayer connected with Devin Olmande down the sideline on 3rd-and-26 from the Santa Barbara 39-yard line to shift the momentum. The ...

Press releases are posted on Independent.com as a free community service. SANTA BARBARA, CA – The Santa Barbara Unified School District is proud to announce the creation of its new Safety & Reporting ...

Press releases are posted on Independent.com as a free community service. SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (October 7, 2025) – The Community Environmental Council (CEC) and Central Coast Riviera Roses (CCRR) ...

RiseUp Fitness owners Addie Clarke, Emily Foley, and Kyle Visin | Credit: CourtesyFallon Erickson with the results of Cate School's Diaper Drive | Credit: ...

SANTA BARBARA, CA — Friendship Center, a nonprofit dedicated to providing dignified and compassionate daytime care for older adults living with dementia, ...

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October is National Pedestrian Safety Month and the Goleta Police Department would like to remind drivers to always take extra precautions to help protect ...