Free activities, performances, snacks, prizes, and Chinese books for all families big and small!  Join the Santa Barbara Chinese School ...

Public comment is open for the region’s draft recreation master plan, and a virtual meeting will be held this Thursday to ...

State Farm, which already has rate increase requests pending, asked state officials to approve more insurance price increases ...

Highlights from Masala Spice and the happy hour at SB Fish Market; plus, my Ayoh mayo adventures, and stories that you may ...

Opening night of Santa Barbara International Film Festival brings out local officials — and Jane Austen.

A longtime preschool teacher with the Santa Barbara County Education Office (SBCEO) has been placed on paid administrative ...

The renowned film critic has supported the festival for years and SBIFF renamed the award in his honor in 2015. Jolie’s most ...

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Press releases are posted on Independent.com as a free community service.

OAKLAND –Attorney General Bonta today joined a coalition of 14 attorneys general to reaffirm their commitment to protecting access to gender-affirming ...

A recent Land Trust for Santa Barbara County report quantifies the economic value of the county’s natural lands and waters and ecosystem services.