In Closing: Design isn’t just about grandeur or expense; it’s about creating spaces that support how you live and make you ...

The first time I met Sylvia Barnard — chief cook and bottle washer for the Good Samaritan homeless shelter enterprise — it ...

That is why the Independent is recommending — most urgently — that you vote Yes on Prop 50 in California’s special election ...

The Housing Trust Fund of Santa Barbara County is pleased to announce the appointment of Jon Peterson as its new Chief ...

A roundup of recent good eats and drinks from Santa Barbara, Ojai, and beyond; plus, stories you may have missed.

From Jane Austen to Elvis Presley and “Every Brilliant Thing” in between, this fall’s theater offerings have enough variety ...

Those gorgeous autumnal moons aren’t the only golden views around Santa Barbara this fall season. From the inspired ideas of ...

Winter respiratory virus season is coming soon, and CDPH is encouraging all Californians to protect themselves, their loved ...

Bernard Hicks was affectionately called “the New Yorker” by Brother Matthew Brown. Both men kicked off the legendary Sunday ...

Widely acclaimed by critics as well as fans, Sinners star Michael B. Jordan will add another feather to his cap as the ...

California Governor Gavin Newsom signed legislation today that bans unhealthy ultra-processed foods (UPFs) in public schools.

This fall, Adelante Charter School, a 2025 California Distinguished School and a Spanish dual-language immersion program, will celebrate its 25th anniversary by honoring individuals who have been ...