Coca-Cola shutting down California facility after more than a century
After more than a century in the community, the Ventura Coca-Cola distribution center is slated to shut down this summer following a May 8 WARN notice.
Surfrider Hosts a Paddle-Out to Protect the Santa Barbara Coast
With the resurgence of Sable Offshore’s active oil production, members of the surf community will gather Sunday morning during a paddle-out to say “No to Offshore Oil Drilling” and express their opposition to the reactivation of the pipelines and platforms using Las Flores Pipeline to move oil.
Royel Otis Set for Santa Barbara Bowl Show on Thursday, July 9
Australian indie-rock duo Royel Otis is bringing their meet me in the car tour to the Santa Barbara Bowl on Thursday, July 9, with special guests Ax and the Hatchetmen. Tickets go on sale Friday, May 15, at 10 a.m. through AXS. Composed of Royel Maddell and Otis Pavlovic, Royel...
Students at top party college on edge after rape, strangulation reported in campus housing
UC Santa Barbara students are on edge after a rape and strangulation was reported at campus housing, prompting a university-wide safety alert.
Santa Barbara Co. District 5 Supervisor candidates outline priorities
Three candidates are vying for Santa Barbara County's 5th District supervisor seat, covering the areas of Santa Maria, Guadalupe, and Tanglewood.
Scam involving actor Billy Bob Thornton making rounds on social media
SANTA BARBARA, California (KSBY) -- A scam involving a famous actor and musician living on the Central Coast is making the rounds on social media. KSBY News anchor Richard Gearhart recently sat down with Billy Bob Thornton to talk about his love for the Central Coast and ties to Cal Poly.
After Dark: Week of May 14, 2026
Deer Lodge:Tropa Magica and The Crystal Tears, 8 p.m. The Grape:Collins and Rollins Quartet, 5-7 p.m.; 6 Beats Apart, 7-10 p.m. KJ’s Neighborhood Bar (formerly Gibson’s):Live reggae, 8-11 p.m. Larsen’s Grill: Nikola Winokur, 6-9 p.m. Tony’s Pizzaria:Wisdom Tree, 7-10 p.m. Ventura Music Hall:Steely Dead: A Sonic...
All-Knighter: Ventura Melee MegaBowl at Ventura County Fairgrounds
The Middle Ages returned to the Ventura County Fairgrounds during the fourth annual Ventura Melee MegaBowl on Sunday, May 3. The action-packed event featured armored fighters from across the U.S. facing off in medieval-style engagements. Combatants in chainmail and helmets took to the fray with swords, shields, axes an
Heritage, hounds, and cardboard boats: Your Central Coast weekend event guide
From wine tasting to heritage festivals, this weekend is all about celebrating community and culture on the Central Coast.
Rancheros Visitadores Present $166K Check to the Cancer Foundation After Their Annual Ride Through...
Press releases are posted on Independent.com as a free community service. Santa Barbara, CA – On May 2nd, hundreds of riders and their horses paraded through the streets of Solvang and gathered at Mission Santa Inés to begin the 96th annual ride of the Rancheros Visitadores. More than 750 Rancheros from 37 states and 6
