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Press releases are posted on Independent.com as a free community service. Santa Barbara, CA — The Housing Trust Fund of Santa Barbara County is pleased to announce the appointment of Jon Peterson as its new Chief Executive Officer. Jon brings a wealth of experience in housing development, nonprofit management, and...

SANTA YNEZ, CA – The Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians will host California-style Native American singing, dancing, food and games at the 19th annual Santa Ynez Chumash Culture Day from noon to 9:00pm, Saturday, October 18. The free event is open to the public and all ages are welcome. There will also be Native...

She’s a woman of color in a field where diverse voices have long been underrepresented, but it was as a child that Rae Wynn-Grant was first inspired by a love of nature. "I was an urban kid and didn't have a family that went hiking or camping or exploring national parks. However, I loved nature and I really got my...

CALIFORNIA — Under mounting legal pressure, Sable Offshore Corp. has filed a motion seeking $347 million from the California Coastal Commission. The company claims regulators unlawfully delayed efforts to restart the Santa Ynez Unit — an integrated network of offshore platforms, onshore facilities, and pipelines...

Press releases are posted on Independent.com as a free community service. Isla Vista, Calif. – The Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office invites community members to join deputies for Coffee with a Cop on Thursday, October 16, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at Kozy Coffee, 6560 Pardall Road in Isla Vista.

This article was underwritten in part by the Mickey Flacks Journalism Fund for Social Justice, a proud, innovative supporter of local news. To make a contribution go to sbcan.org/journalism_fund. The Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians welcomed thousands of people to the Chumash Intertribal Powwow last weekend in...

The first time I met Sylvia Barnard — chief cook and bottle washer for the Good Samaritan homeless shelter enterprise — it was at Hedges House of Hope, a former sorority house in Isla Vista that she had magically transformed into a sanctuary for people living on the street.

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) - Santa Barbara libraries are highlighting the importance of reading freely during Banned Books Awareness Week. The Santa Barbara Public Library is joining a nationwide effort to call attention to challenges and bans on books. Library staff have set up displays and events to celebrate...

The Santa Barbara County Planning Commission approved an Orcutt development project that will bring 99 new apartment units to the area. The commission quickly approved the project in a 4-0 vote during its weekly meeting on Wednesday in Santa Maria. The Orchard Terrace project, at the site of a former...

Press releases are posted on Independent.com as a free community service. Santa Barbara, CA, October 8, 2025 — This fall, Adelante Charter School, a 2025 California Distinguished School and a Spanish dual-language immersion program, will celebrate its 25th anniversary by honoring individuals who have been...