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June 16, 2026 5:41 pm Published June 16, 2026 3:04 pm. SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif. - Temperatures will cool briefly Wednesday with a stronger marine layer. High pressure is finally starting to break down after a warm streak of at least 7 days here at home. As onshore flow increases...

A three-vehicle collision on Highway 101 in the construction zone in Montecito Tuesday afternoon forced traffic to a crawl on the highway between Las Positas and Olive Mill roads. Emergency crews first converged on the highway near Olive Mill Road shortly before 4 p.m. for a report of the collision...

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT)The Paseo Nuevo redevelopment project got the green light at the Santa Barbara City Council meeting where yes votes light up in green. The city council authorized the city administrator and attorney to move forward with escrow.  The plan calls for turning the former Nordstrom into rental hou

VENTURA, Calif. – As housing costs continue to challenge renters and aspiring homeowners across Ventura County, the City of Ventura is launching a new series of workshops aimed at helping residents better understand their rights, responsibilities, and available housing resources. The free Housing Connections Series is

A new grand jury report applauds the efforts of Santa Barbara County’s schools to prepare for the potential for mass shootings, but recommends additional steps. The Santa Barbara County grand jury is calling for all middle, junior, and high schools to have school resource officers, who are sworn police officers or sher

As natural predators, owls help control rodent populations and contribute to ecological balance.

In a small farmhouse off of Alisal Road and Maple Avenue in Solvang, California, the quaint details are plentiful. There's a windmill stationed in the front yard and colorful stained glass throughout the house, which just hit the market for almost $2 million. But perhaps the biggest highlight of them all is the triplex

Press releases are posted on Independent.com as a free community service. (June 15, 2026) Santa Barbara, CA — The Santa Barbara Rodeo returns to Earl Warren Showgrounds Friday, July 31 through Sunday, August 2, 2026, bringing three action-packed days of professional rodeo competition, Western heritage, live entertainme

The 52nd annual Summer Solstice, themed “WAVE”, is an extraordinary celebration of the arts, community, and the year’s longest day. Proudly sponsored by the City of Santa Barbara, the festival runs from June 19 to 21 and offers an array of musical performances, diverse food, and merchant vendors. Immerse yourself in Sa