UCSB Student Heads to Trial for False Rape Report
Morgan Triplett is accused of hiring a man through Craigslist to beat her in exchange for sex.
Year: 2013
The Wings of Freedom Tour Announce Unique Display in Santa Barbara at Santa Barbara Municipal Airport from May 13 to May 15
In honor of our WWII Veterans ~ The Collings Foundation’s Wings of Freedom Tour Brings Extremely Rare Bomber and Fighter Aircraft for Local Living History Display as Part of 110-city Nationwide Tour.
UCSB Students Urging City Council to Ban Plastic Bags
Santa Barbara City Council, CALPIRG Students and other environmental groups gathered at Santa Barbara City Hall on Tuesday at 2:00 pm to show support for a local ordinance that would ban single-use plastic bags in Santa Barbara. UCSB students formed a 19 group coalition and collected 8,000 signatures in support of banning single-use plastic bags in the city of Santa Barbara.
Rally to Respect Our Youth
PODER (People Organizing for the Defense and Equal Rights of Santa Barbara Youth): PODER seeks to develop alliances within the community that can advocate for the provision of resources and programs to generate pro-youth alternatives, increase public awareness and action on social justice issues, and create a space for community empowerment.
Looking Good Santa Barbara Announces Recipients of 2013 Spirit of Service Award
Looking Good Santa Barbara is proud to announce the honorees of the Eighth Annual Spirit of Service Community Recognition Program, who will be acknowledged at an awards luncheon on May 8th beginning at 11:30 a.m at the Cabrillo Arts Pavilion.
Understanding Health Care Reform
Beginning January 1, 2014, many new provisions of the Patient Protection & Affordable Care Act will be implemented. What will these new provisions really mean for us in Santa Barbara County? Residents and community partners are invited to a free forum that will address this question on Thursday, May 23, 2013 from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm at the Goleta Union School District.
Man Sentenced for Child Porn and Drug Possession
He must register as sex offender for the rest of his life.
Gator Roll Arrestee Sentenced for Recent Robbery
Roberto Amador Jr. receives two years in state prison.
Prescription Drug Abuse Forums on May 14th
Prescription drug overdoses kill 40 Americans every day according to the US Centers for Disease Control.
The Santa Barbara Independent’s Sizzling Summer BBQ Contest
Pro and amateur BBQers: Now’s the time to enter our fourth annual contest.
