Santa Barbara High School’s Translation & Interpretation Pathway Expands to Provide Professional Certificate
Press releases are posted on Independent.com as a free community service. Students in Santa Barbara High School’s groundbreaking Translation & Interpretation Pathway graduated with professional certificates that qualify them to enter the growing field of interpretation and translation. This innovative Career...
“Fun in the Sun” Summer Camp Program makes a Splash in Santa Barbara County
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — School’s out for summer, but the hands-on learning continues at United Way’s “Fun in the Sun” program. Part of that includes summer safety lessons. “We want them to be safe from the sun because we've seen really bad burns. And not...
David Rosner’s Doughy Dreams at Rozzi Pizza
When I pop into the new Rozzi Pizza for our assigned interview, chef-owner David Rosner instantly asks me, “Mind if I work while we talk? My 9:30 delivery got here at 1:30, so I’m behind.” Somehow, he could not only carry on a lively conversation with plenty of eye contact — he’s big on that — but he also kept...
Tow-Away Zones Added Near Hot Springs Trailhead in Montecito
Santa Barbara County will begin towing away vehicles left overnight at the entrance to the Hot Springs Trail in Montecito. The Board of Supervisors approved new enforcement measures for drivers who do not follow the county’s parking ordinances and leave their vehicles past sunset. On Tuesday, the board voted...
This Classic Steakhouse In California Has Rib Eye Known Throughout The State
Nestled along Highway 101 in the heart of Santa Ynez Valley sits The Hitching Post II, a culinary landmark where the aroma of oak-fired grilling wafts through the air and the promise of perfectly cooked beef has turned ordinary dinner plans into pilgrimages for decades. The unassuming wooden exterior with...
Why Lotusland is One of the World’s Most Unique Botanical Gardens—And How to Visit
Ganna Walska Lotusland, also known as Lotusland, is a hidden oasis in a Montecito, California residential area. This non-profit botanical garden is 37 acres of 3,000+ plants and over 23 different gardens. Created by Madame Ganna Walska, Lotusland has been recognized as one of the top 10 botanical gardens in the world.
The ‘chill little town’ that’s becoming a California culinary force
The wealthy enclave is suddenly flush with restaurants.
Santa Barbara CHP Officers Help Round Up 300 Fluffy Escapees
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – Holy Sheep! Yesterday morning, California Highway Patrol (CHP) officers wrangled over 300 sheep that broke loose from their pen and decided to take a trip down Mountain Drive in Santa Barbara. The fluffy wanderers caused an unique traffic jam, likely just on the hunt for some grass to munch...
Planners and Architects Issue Statement Against the Development of Two Santa Barbara Riviera Housing...
A group of local planners, architects, and preservationists have issued a public statement that opposes the development of two expansive Santa Barbara projects proposed for the Riviera. The proposed projects are said to be built on 505 East Los Olivos Street and 1609-1615 Grand Ave below Alameda Padre Serra. However,...
Solstice Parade and Festival Gone Wild
Thousands of parade watchers lined the sidewalks as hundreds of participants danced, skated, and rode up Santa Barbara Street on Saturday afternoon for the 51st Summer Solstice Parade. Starting at the intersection of Santa Barbara and Ortega streets, the parade featured feathered dancers, aliens on rollerskates, and...
