A Mediterranean Chain With 400+ Locations Is Coming to Ventura
CAVA is opening its latest location in Ventura, bringing Mediterranean-inspired bowls and a vibrant dining experience to the neighborhood. The opening is accompanied by the brand’s fundraiser and donations that have continued over the years. CAVA to Open in Ventura with a Fundraiser. The Ventura will soon welcome...
Calif. college’s foundation admits unauthorized use of $20M MacKenzie Scott gift
A large portion of Scott's donation was used without proper approval, official said.
Pedestrian Struck by Train Near Lookout Park in Summerland
A Union Pacific train struck a male pedestrian on the railroad tracks just west of Lookout Park in Summerland on Tuesday, February 10, 2026. The incident took place shortly after 5:00 p.m., according to the Montecito Fire Department. Firefighters located the male patient and transported him to a hospital with...
With cases of measles on the rise, community members are advised to protect themselves
Cases of measles are higher than usual, with 17 reported in California as of the start of this week. "It can affect the brain," said Dr. Henning Ansorg, Public Health Officer for the County of Santa Barbara, about the seriousness of the disease. "You can get meningitis and syphilis from it, and you can get severe...
National Umbrella Day with Parasols in Paradise
Happy National Umbrella Day! Today we’re spotlighting a Santa Barbara gem that turns something practical into something unforgettable: Parasols in Paradise. Based right here in our sunny seaside community, Parasols in Paradise creates and curates stunning umbrellas and parasols that do more than shade your eyes—they...
The Home Page | Real Estate Meets Red Carpet
This edition of The Home Page was originally emailed to subscribers on February 8, 2026. To receive Sarah Sinclair’s real estate newsletter in your inbox each Sunday, sign up at independent.com/newsletter. Lights! Camera! Action! With the 41st annual Santa Barbara International Film Festival underway, we open with...
Black History Month, new grants, and high school field upgrades
We have a wet Wednesday ahead of us, Central Coast. Check out your local forecast here. Back in court: Ashlee Buzzard...
Lucky Penny is Hosting a Weekend Pop Up as It Prepares to Open in...
As Lucky Penny prepares to open a new location in Los Olivos, the Santa Barbara-based wood-fired pizzeria will host a weekend pop-up in February, offering the community an early preview. The restaurant will host a soft opening during Valentine’s Day and Presidents’ Day weekend. The pop-up will run...
Hundreds turn out for 211 Community Day in Lompoc
Hundreds of residents turned out Saturday at the DeWees Community Center for CommUnify’s fourth annual 211 Community Day, a free event held in honor of National 211 Day that brought more than 60 local organizations and service providers under one roof. The 4-hour event was sponsored by CommUnify’s Energy...
Team USA medal count, power plant extension, and future of local oysters
Good morning, Central Coast! Team USA wakes up with two gold and two silver medals. Watch with us on KSBY to see if more are on the way. 🏅
