As a news side intern from UC Santa Barbara, she accompanied me to — where else? — a rodeo, where I watched as she effortlessly interviewed the mom of Noozhawk’s lucky mutton bustin’ rider. There was ...

There's a new look to one of the blocks in downtown Santa Barbara, and it has nothing to do with a retail or food space.

With more than 300 sunny days each year, Santa Barbara has been dubbed the “American Riviera.” Visitors and locals alike ...

A look at the historic theaters and cultural venues that are still operating in Santa Barbara and are shaping the city’s ...

December 31 to January 7 The Downtown Santa Barbara Improvement Association (DSBIA) invites residents and visitors to ring in ...

Portions of State Street in downtown Santa Barbara were cordoned off early Aug. 1 after three people were stabbed and taken to the hospital. Credit: Peter Hartmann / Noozhawk photo Two men have been ...

Press releases are posted on Independent.com as a free community service. Santa Barbara, CA – The Downtown Santa Barbara Improvement Association (DSBIA) invites residents and visitors to dive into a ...

Juliet is your community news reporter covering the South Coast of Santa Barbara County. The redevelopment of the Paseo Nuevo shopping mall is on the table again as Santa Barbara city leaders aim to ...

Press releases are posted on Independent.com as a free community service. Santa Barbara, CA – As Santa Barbara’s vibrant cultural scene continues to flourish, this year’s season is shaping up to be a ...

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. - As you stroll through downtown Santa Barbara, you might spot rows of empty storefront windows. "It’s pretty empty ... if an artist came and decorated it ... brighten it up a ...

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