Santa Barbara CA

The local menswear scene has never been stronger—and here’s the proof. TENDREL is your mom & pop denim shop in the heart of Santa Barbara’s Funk Zone. We specialize in consciously crafted men’s clothing: Japanese selvedge denim, made-in-USA heritage brands, and timeless apparel built to last. Our philosophy is...

Santa Barbara County will join other counties in the state in requiring inmate deaths to be investigated by an independent coroner instead of the one contracted by the Sheriff’s Office. Assembly Bill 1108, introduced by Assemblyman Gregg Hart, D-Santa Barbara, will require the Sheriff’s Office to hand over...

A trailer fire in Buellton left one person dead, Santa Barbara County Fire Department’s public information officer stated on Monday, October 13, 2o25. No other injuries were reported. The fire broke out in the 9400 block of Santa Rosa Road in Buellton. An investigation is underway to determine the...

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – What if there were a way to put out fire without water, foam, or any other substance? What if it could be done with sound? While the concept may seem too good to be true, it has been shown to work in a controlled setting. Now, a new company, lead by The post A New Look to Fire...

The Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help as they investigate the disappearance of a child from Vandenberg Village.

The Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday approved the transfer to the City of Santa Maria $1.5 million for the Santa Maria Sports Complex — funds allocated in the 2021-22 budget to support the then-conceptual complex. The complex is now under construction on 21 acres purchased in...

Location: Clark’s Liquor, 1703 North Ventura Avenue. Suspect(s): Male juveniles, ages 14, 14, and 16 (Nevada residents) On October 13, 2025, at 12:39 p.m., Ventura Police Department officers responded to Clark’s Liquor, located at 1703 North Ventura Avenue, regarding a reported armed robbery. Three male juveniles...

Press releases are posted on Independent.com as a free community service. The Westmont Center for Dialogue and Deliberation takes on the hot button issue of e-bikes at its next conversation on Thursday, Oct. 23, at the Community Environmental Council’s (CEC) Environmental Hub, 1219 State Street. The event, “E-Bikes:...

When legalized commercial cannabis cultivation arrived on the scene in Santa Barbara County, it did so with a loud scream and a shout; today, it’s become more of a subdued whimper. In its first seven years, cannabis taxes generated on average $8.5 million a year for the County of...

Santa Barbara is gearing up to host its 22nd Annual Harbor & Seafood Festival on October 18, 2025. Seafood lovers will enjoy fresh regional seafood at the festival. There will be live performances, maritime learning, boat rides, children’s activities, merchant treasures, and vessel tours. The day-long event at the...