All Cave Fire Evacuation Orders and Debris Flow Warnings Lifted in Santa Barbara County
Highway 154 from Cathedral Oaks and 192 to Painted Cave Road remains closed to nonresidents.
Year: 2019
Local Heroes 2019
The ‘Santa Barbara Independent’s’ annual celebration of our fantastic neighbors.
Debris Flow Evacuation Warning Issued Below Cave Fire
A strong rainstorm is forecasted for Tuesday night and Wednesday morning.
Santa Barbara City Election Roundup
Interviewing the comings and goings of a new Santa Barbara City Council.
Good Vibrations on the Mesa
Take a look at these iconic oceanfront surf pads on the Mesa.
Rusty Unger
TV columnist, “X-Streamist.”
Who’s the Most Dangerous Man in Santa Barbara County Jail?
The most dangerous man in county jail is a would-be kombucha killer held in solitary without bail for allegedly soliciting hits on two cops, a judge, and an ex-girlfriend.
Pope Freeman 1935-2019
Theater director Pope Freeman got the most out of people with a gentle nudge or an insightful suggestion. He was an artist and a craftsman, a therapist and a train conductor.
Goleta Valley Community Center Receives Cave Fire Evacuees
Organizations like the Red Cross and Direct Relief set up beds, services for those displaced by fire.
SBIFF to Honor Scarlett Johansson and Adam Driver
‘Marriage Story’ actors named this year’s Outstanding Performers.
