The park’s new ownership sends termination notices to some renting residents at the contested seniors-only park, giving them 60 days to move out.
Panel raises concerns over the nuclear power plant’s safety and finances and says it’s causing wind and solar energy to go to waste.
A public comment period is now open on the proposed rule change that would allow logging and roadbuilding on National Forest land — including 635,000 acres of Los Padres National Forest.
New playgrounds and a barbecue and picnic area are funded, but $1 million is still needed for other park features on the chopping block.
Our longtime arts editor — and now the UCSB Arts & Lectures publicist — recalls his earliest assignments.
The ‘Santa Barbara Independent’ interviewed Death Cab for Cutie at Outside Lands 2026 in San Francisco.
Documentary “American Doctor” tells the grim tale of Gazan “Genocidal” cruelty, via firsthand testimony by American surgeons.
Library Services Orientation for Teens
Tue, Aug 25 5:00 PM
SANTA BARBARA
Chaucer’s Book Talk and Signing: Talk Jeffrey Hoelle
Tue, Aug 25 6:00 PM
Santa Barbara
Death over Drafts at the Brass Bear Uptown
Wed, Aug 26 6:00 PM
Santa Barbara
Get Home Safe Seminar/Parking Lots & Garage Safety
Wed, Aug 26 6:30 PM
Goleta
Wed, Aug 26 6:30 PM
Santa Barbara
Alzheimer’s Association Town Hall
Thu, Aug 27 5:00 PM
Santa Barbara
Family Movie Night at the Eastside Library: “Lilo & Stitch”
Fri, Aug 28 3:00 PM
SANTA BARBARA
Barrel Room Sessions at Carr ~ Do No Harm Band
Fri, Aug 28 7:00 PM
Santa Barbara
Speaker Series -James Bier, Director of the Chumash
Fri, Aug 28 7:00 PM
Buellton
Sat, Aug 29 10:00 AM
Santa Barbara
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Arts & Entertainment
ON the Stage “Music is what’s going to save the world,” said Audra McDonald at last week’s Music Academy of the
Food & Drink
Santa Barbara County winemakers report on the progress of vintage 2026.
Living
The Best of Santa Barbara issue was my pathway to work at the ‘Indy.’
Sports
San Marcos travels to Del Sol next week.
Real Estate
Can innovations occur fast enough to keep up with our rapidly heating planet?
