Santa Barbara CA

The City of Ventura is hiring part-time staff for Parks & Recreation positions this summer. Jobs are open to applicants ages 16 and older. Available roles include Lifeguard I-II, Swimming Instructor, Recreation Leader I/II, and Recreation Specialist.

The last time a morning commuter train passed through Santa Barbara, it was wiped out by the COVID pandemic in 2020. “We are closer than we have been in years on finally delivering that train,” said Whitney Rush of the Santa Barbara County Association of Governments (SBCAG) almost six years later, on February 19. Her...

Jeff and Martha knew they wanted to get married at the Old Mission of Santa Barbara - they are members of the congregation there, and attend mass every Sunday in the historic church. Their shared love of nature and the outdoors quickly led them to plan their reception at the beautiful Santa Barbara Botanic Garden...

The Santa Barbara County District Attorney’s Office is warning residents about a new scam in the area. Scammers are asking people to download a banking app, often from a bank they don’t use, and deposit cash into an ATM using the mobile or tap feature. They may also claim that you need to move your money to “protect”...

A body believed to be that of a man in his fifties was recovered Tuesday morning from the beach below the Mesa neighborhood, Santa Barbara police said. At approximately 9:52 a.m. on February 24, Santa Barbara Police Dispatch received a report of a body found near the 1800 block of El Camino De La Luz, according to a...

After Danielle and Shawn Gerber spend hours baking and decorating a cake, they must safely transport it to its destination. For Central Coast parties from Santa Ynez to San Luis Obispo, that often means a scenic barn or vineyard, creating their biggest delivery challenge—the road less traveled. For any...

The county supervisors voted in favor of a six-month test program to ramp up health enforcement actions against the growing number of off-the-grid food vendors sprouting up at well-traveled intersections throughout the county. Under the new measure, county environmental health inspectors — accompanied by public works...

The temporary ordinance halts rent increases as the city works toward a permanent rent stabilization plan.

Good morning! Here are the top stories from Daybreak: $9.5 Million in energy incentives available: 3C-REN says those across...

Press releases are posted on Independent.com as a free community service. Local author and herbalist Lanny Kaufer is pleased to announce that he is now in his 50th year of leading Herb Walks in Ojai, Santa Barbara, and the surrounding area. He is celebrating the anniversary all year, beginning with an Herb Walk on...