Lompoc Prison Inmates and Families Describe ‘Cruel’ COVID-19 Conditions
Officials announce that the conversion of an old factory into a hospital unit is now complete.
Year: 2020
Governor Newsom Announces Workers’ Compensation Benefits for Workers who Contract COVID-19 During Stay at Home Order
As California prepares to enter Stage 2 of the gradual reopening of the state this Friday, Governor Gavin Newsom today
State Launches California COVID-19 Testing Sites Website
Find a COVID-19 Testing Site Near You State officials today launched an interactive website to help Californians find COVID-19 community
Saving the Salton Sea
A potential win-win-win arrangement: on-demand renewable energy, restored natural systems for wildlife, and, for the first time, a clean extraction process for lithium.
Quokka Kitchen Delivers Delicious and Nutritious to Your Door
New Santa Barbara service prepares individualized meals based on personal goals.
Forbearance: Be Cautious
By Staci Caplan2020 PresidentSanta Barbara Association of REALTORS® Because of the financial impacts from the efforts to stop the spread
Santa Barbara High School Sonnets
An English 111 class writes positive poems while housebound.
Remember, Locals First
Even though the future of many Santa Barbara businesses hangs in the balance due to the pandemic, we have a greater opportunity for recovery than most cities across America.
A Real Inspiration
There is no reason I can think of not to re-elect Donald Trump.
Open to Support
I read a letter to the editor asking the Independent to stop asking for handouts and immediately donated $100.
