Santa Barbara County Slammed by Monday Storm
‘Independent’ staff and readers share images and videos of streets and creeks flooded by heavy rains.
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Annual Lompoc Resolution Run Winners
Runners took the new year by storm at this annual January 1 event in Lompoc.
Santa Barbara’s 2022 Local Heroes in Black & White
By the expert lens of Ingrid Bostrom.
San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden Announces Santa Is Bringing a Dog Parade to the Garden
The San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden announces a Holiday Pet Parade in collaboration with Woods Humane Society, led by Jolly Old Saint Nick on December 4.
Things That Make You Go ‘Ooh’ at the Zoo!
ZooLights comes alive at night this holiday season at the Santa Barbara Zoo.
Goleta Library Gives ‘Stuffies’ a Harry Potter Night
More than 200 stuffed animals experience Hogwarts Sleepover at Goleta Valley Library.
Update on Removal of Last Two Oil Piers at Haskell’s Beach
The work to remove the pier and caisson structures at Haskell’s Beach is on schedule to be completed by early next year.
Third Annual Witches’ Paddle Brings Toil and Trouble to Santa Barbara Harbor
Team Paddle Santa Barbara brought the spooks in support of Foodbank ShareHouse.
McMenemy Trail Work on National Public Lands Day
Maintenance project works to prevent erosion and shortcuts through the switchbacks.
Women’s March Santa Barbara 2022
A strong turnout, powerfully choreographed dance, and an emphasis on women’s rights in Iran took the spotlight at the Women’s March in Santa Barbara held on October 8, 2022.
