Santa Barbara CA

Whether it’s college bands cutting their teeth in Isla Vista or rising artists packing downtown stages, it’s no secret that Santa Barbara is fertile ground for new talent. But for younger musicians who are still figuring out where they fit in, the hardest part isn’t always learning the notes, it’s finding a stage.

SpaceX is now targeting 8:54 p.m. for the launch of its Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg Space Force Base.

Southern California Edison customers in Santa Barbara County will see changes to their electricity bills this fall, with a rate increase now in effect and a new billing structure set to roll out next month. Residential electric rates rose by approximately 13 percent on Oct. 1 after the California Public...

The beloved tiny turtle and unofficial mascot of Hook & Press Donuts sent the Santa Barbara community into an online frenzy after someone took him from his fountain home. Leonardough, affectionately nicknamed Leo, went missing from the shop’s fountain in La Arcada Plaza on Sept. 28, according to Hook & Press Donuts...

Sable Offshore is upping the ante in its fight against the California Coastal Commission. Earlier this year, the commission gave Sable three cease-and-desist orders, and an $18 million fine, for completing anomaly repair work on the old, corroded oil pipeline running through the Gaviota Coast without obtaining new...

VANDENBERG VILLAGE, Calif. – Two people received medical care for their injuries after a car crash near Vandenberg Village just after 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, according to the Santa Barbara County Fire Department. One person received a helicopter airlift for major injuries and another person had minor injuries in the...

Santa Barbara County leaders have taken their first look at cutting more than 170 healthcare and social service jobs to deal with major funding issues. County officials say they can help close part of the gap by eliminating unfilled positions, but around 100 layoffs may still be necessary. They told...

Downtown Santa Ynez came alive with vibrant displays of song, dance and drumming as the Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians hosted its annual Intertribal Powwow, celebrating six decades of cultural tradition. The event, which marked 60 years since the tribe's first powow, according to Tribal Chairman Kenneth Kahn,...

Press releases are posted on Independent.com as a free community service. Santa Barbara, CA. October 6, 2025 — Hospice of Santa Barbara (HSB) announces that the Santa Barbara Home Improvement Center is supporting its mission with a Round-Up Campaign this October. Throughout the entire month, customers are invited to...

Press releases are posted on Independent.com as a free community service. (SANTA BARBARA, Calif.)– The County of Santa Barbara invites community members to provide input on adult justice diversion programs—initiatives that offer alternatives to jail that focus on accountability, treatment, and support. These sessions...