Santa Barbara CA

Tucked away in Santa Barbara County’s rolling hills, Los Alamos might look like just another sleepy farm town. But food lovers who venture down Bell Street discover something magical: a collection of incredible restaurants, bakeries, and wine bars that rival any big city food scene. This tiny community has quietly...

Every year, the City of Goleta looks forward to supporting those in need within our community through funds from the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program. This past year, more than 10,000 people were assisted with CDBG funding. The City is required to submit a year-end report on its accomplishments called...

Did you know that today, September 8th, is National Ampersand Day? The ampersand—“&”—is a symbol that dates back to ancient Rome, originally representing the Latin word et, meaning “and.” Today, it’s more than just a character on our keyboards. The ampersand beautifully represents connection, unity, and the joining...

San Marcos girls cross country captured first place at the Scary Dairy Invite on Saturday at Cal State Channel Islands in Camarillo. “This was our first time running at this invitational,” Royals head coach Marily Hantgin said. “The girls ran together throughout the race, helping each other through the ups and downs.

For the first time in over 25 years, a comprehensive, grant-funded national test of street sweeper performance took place the second week of July, marking a pivotal moment for the power sweeping industry. Designed and conducted by WSA’s Director, Ranger Kidwell-Ross, along with noted testing authority, Roger...

Press releases are posted on Independent.com as a free community service. Calling all Central Coast car enthusiasts! Mark your calendars for Saturday, September 27, as the 18th Annual Goleta Fall Classic Car Show presented by Ruth Ann Bowe – Village Properties races back into The Goleta Lemon Festival. This year’s...

The County of Santa Barbara Department of Behavioral Wellness invites the community to come together for the 2025 American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) Out of the Darkness Community Walk, happening Saturday, October 4 at Goleta Beach Park. The Out of the Darkness Walk is a powerful and unifying event...

SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif. - Slight cooling begins Monday with cloudy skies expected by midweek as a cold and wet low pressure system makes its way towards California from the northwest. A stronger marine layer is expected as early as Tuesday. Misting and drizzle will be possible especially in the...

The shortage of housing on the South Coast has the city of Santa Barbara considering policy changes that would allow developers to build housing on top of commercial buildings throughout the city. The Santa Barbara City Council is set to vote on the Adaptive Use Ordinance at Tuesday’s meeting. With...

If you're looking to save money on your water bill, get cash, and help the environment, the City of Santa Barbara has a new rebate program that does all three.