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SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – Local market Tri-County Produce, known for having the freshest produce grown/made right here on the Central Coast, is hosting a Harvest Homecoming Block Party! Taking place on Saturday, October 25th, the event invites the community to visit the store to do their part in supporting local...

SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif. (KEYT) – California is on track to become the first state to sell its own insulin. Santa Barbara County Health Pharmacy Director Trang Ngo anticipates getting calls about it. "Gov. Newsom announced that CalRX insulin Glargine pens will be available starting January first, 2026," said...

It soon could become more expensive to stay at hotels in Santa Barbara. Here’s a buzzkill: Buying cannabis at a city dispensary might cost a lot more. City workers might be asked to work 32 hours instead of 40 hours per week. Those are just some of the ideas...

Press releases are posted on Independent.com as a free community service. The Santa Barbara County Genealogical Society and the Coastal Quilters Guild of Santa Barbara and Goleta invite the community to celebrate the debut of the Santa Barbara Quilt on Sunday, October 26, from 12:00 to 1:30 p.m. at the Society’s...

As our Best of Santa Barbara® issue hit the stands, the Indy team got ready to roll the celebration into the night at Best Fest. The Santa Barbara Historical Museum was lit up with the sun setting on the disco ball as the doors opened, bringing together winners, finalists, runners-up, business owners, decision...

The City of Santa Barbara will accept proposals for its 2026-2027 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Programs starting November 4, 2025. About $555,000 in grant funding is available. The funds will support local non-profit organizations working on community development, such as rehabilitation, infrastructure,...

The Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck law firm has moved into a downtown Santa Barbara office, returning to the same building as its local predecessor, Hatch & Parent. The nationally recognized law firm merged with Hatch & Parent in 2007. “A return to 1020 State St. is more than a move;...

Good morning, Central Coast! Do you have weekend plans yet? Take a look at our 6 Things page to plan ahead. Santa Maria Sports Park construction moves forward...

Please join us in congratulating Captain Michael Riach on his retirement from the Santa Barbara County Fire Department on October 20, 2025, after 35 years of dedicated service. Captain Riach started in 1988 with the U.S. Forest Service, followed by Alhambra Fire Department from 1989 to 2001. During this time,...