Phishing Scam Alert – County of Santa Barbara Planning & Development
Press releases are posted on Independent.com as a free community service. The County of Santa Barbara has been made aware of a phishing scam currently circulating in which individuals are receiving fraudulent emails requesting a response and submission of fee payments. These emails are not legitimate and are not sent by the County of Santa Barbara or the Planning & Development Department.
Spring Step: Dance companies trip the light fantastic throughout May
Floorboards will be pounding this month, with several local dance companies bringing dazzling performances to the stage. From classical ballet to captivating contemporary art forms, there’s something for everyone — and something nearly every weekend between now and June. Global beats. The Ojai World Dance Festival, “a community...
Mid-State Fair announces home winemaking competition winners
Competition featured 143 entries from Central Coast winemakers. – The California Mid-State Fair announced the results of the 2026 Central Coast Home Winemaking Competition, recognizing amateur winemakers from San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara counties. The annual competition is held ahead of the fair and features entries in sparkling, white,...
What’s Happening in Downtown Santa Barbara: May 7-13
The Downtown Santa Barbara Improvement Association (DSBIA) invites residents and visitors to enjoy a vibrant week of happenings downtown, featuring the 1st Thursday Art Walk, Mother’s Day brunches and celebrations, and a variety of culinary experiences. From interactive community events to unique dining and cultural experiences, there’s something for everyone to explore and enjoy.
11-Year-Old’s $1 Donation Sparks Eviction Prevention Push in Santa Barbara
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – An 11-year-old’s one-dollar donation is helping inspire a new eviction prevention effort in Santa Barbara. Everything Under the Sun, a local non-profit, recently helped a tenant avoid eviction and is now expanding that work with a broader campaign aimed at keeping more residents housed amid ongoing housing pressures in the The post 11-Year-Old’s $1...
Wind Advisory issued May 7 at 6:27AM PDT until May 8 at 3:00AM PDT...
* WHAT…North to northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50. * WHERE…Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast and Santa Ynez. * WHEN…From 5 PM this afternoon to 3 AM PDT Friday. * IMPACTS…Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree. limbs could be...
Buzzard search warrant upheld, Flores home searched, and bear sightings increase
Good morning, Central Coast. Here are the top stories from Daybreak: Phoenix flights end in Santa Maria: Direct flights...
Oil companies sue over public access to a California coastal hillside preserve
The never-ending fight to open a nature preserve in a coastal California town.
DUI Checkpoint Scheduled for Friday in Goleta
The Goleta Police Department, along with officers from the California Highway Patrol, will hold a DUI checkpoint on Friday May 8, 2026 from 6:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. at an undisclosed location within the City of Goleta. Checkpoint locations are chosen based on a history of DUI crashes and arrests....
New Daily Pacific Surfliner Roundtrip Route to be Added in May
Beginning May 4th, Pacific Surfliner service will expand to include a roundtrip offering between Los Angeles and San Luis Obispo. This update was made possible in partnership between LOSSAN Rail Corridor Agency, Ventura County Transportation Commission and the Santa Barbara County Association of Governments. Currently, the Pacific Surfliner services a 351-mile coastal rail route that includes 29 stations.
