Santa Barbara CA

Rainy and unsettled weather is expected across Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo, and Ventura counties this week as a series of storm systems moves through the region. The heaviest rain and strongest thunderstorms are expected Monday, according to the National Weather Service’s Los Angeles/Oxnard office. Forecasters...

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) - A delayed blast of rain and wind for areas south of Goleta and Santa Barbara ended up packing a strong Monday morning punch when if finally arrived. The anticipated surge before dawn went north and soaked areas from Lompoc to Atascadero until more of the storm's flow came up into The...

The City of Ventura celebrated the completion of the Cabrillo Village Multi-Use Path with a ribbon cutting ceremony on February 13, marking a major milestone in expanding safe, connected transportation options for the community. The new Class I multi-use path closes the final gap in a continuous two-mile active...

The City of Santa Barbara’s Sustainability & Resilience Department is launching “Own Your Impact”, a new community-wide campaign designed to inspire residents to take meaningful action to protect the place they call home. Launching in February, the campaign invites residents to reflect on their connection to Santa...

SANTA MARIA, Calif. (KEYT) - An afternoon thunderstorm darkened the sky above Santa Maria and rumbled through. Santa Maria held up nicely. Earlier, a downpour ushered in the start of Santa Maria’s work week, creating slick streets and flooded corners--drivers making use of their wipers and headlights for the morning...

SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY — District Attorney Dan Dow announced that six individuals were arrested and three victims rescued during Operation Reclaim and Rebuild, a statewide anti-human trafficking enforcement effort conducted Jan. 25–31. The operation was carried out locally by the San Luis Obispo County Anti-Human...

Written by the Santa Barbara Trust for Historic Preservation. The Santa Barbara Trust for Historic Preservation (SBTHP) is proud to announce the commencement of a critical roof replacement project at the historic Cañedo Adobe, located within El Presidio de Santa Bárbara State Historic Park. This essential...

Press releases are posted on Independent.com as a free community service. The National Weather Service is forecasting a significant storm for Santa Barbara County expected to occur February 15-20, 2026. The following conditions are possible countywide:. Flooding in low-lying areas. Flash flooding. Strong winds. Hail...

The Golden Eagles' bats came alive in the later innings of Saturday's matchup against UC Santa Barbara.

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) It's not everyday fans see Rock & Roll Hall of Fame guitarist Jeff "Skunk" Baxter at the Soho Restaurant & Music Club or emerging talent Hunter Hawkins perform with the legendary Kenny Loggins. The music showcase followed the opening night awards ceremony at the 9th FestForums in Santa...