Santa Barbara CA

Press releases are posted on Independent.com as a free community service. The Thanksgiving Food Distribution at People Helping People, an annual holiday ritual, is a team effort with 66 students, teachers, PHP staff, seasoned volunteers and new recruits joining together to share the bounty of the Santa Ynez and Los...

More than 2,400 people in Santa Barbara County are believed to be currently experiencing homelessness. The Santa Barbara County Public Defender’s Office is conducting what’s become an annual drive to help keep people living on the streets warm. They’re collecting new or like-new sleeping bags, jackets, gloves,...

The Community Development Department has introduced a new OnDemand permitting process for sewer lateral replacements on private property. Homeowners of single-unit residences and duplexes can now apply, pay fees, and receive building permits instantly by email. This process does not require staff interaction.

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) - The Santa Barbara Public Library has relaunched its "Food for Fines" program. The program allows patrons to erase up to $35 in lost or damaged item fees with one bag of at least three non-perishable food items. Donations are accepted at the Central Library, Eastside Library, or Library...

The man was later identified as Thomas Aquinas Cooney, a Vietnam War veteran and Bronze Star, the Ventura County Sheriff's Office said.

I am encouraging you to ask everyone you know some very serious, in fact, existential threat-level questions today considering a phenomenal column written by James Hirsen in Newsmax, “Nothing ‘Democratic’ About Socialists.”. In his column, Hirsen outlines that socialism is no longer just creeping onto the American...

Lotus Land, a unique botanical garden, has been a topic of discussion on social media platforms recently. The conversation revolves around the worthiness of the $60 ticket price. Some potential visitors are hesitant about the cost, questioning whether the experience justifies the expense.

As Thanksgiving approaches, many are looking for the best place to purchase a pie rather than making one themselves. This is particularly the case for smaller households, where a large pie from a place like Costco may be too much. The question then arises, where can one find a really good pie?

A homeowner recently sought advice on how to hire a land surveyor due to a dispute with their neighbor over a newly erected fence. They were unsure about the process, the costs involved, and the steps to take if it was found that the neighbor had encroached on their property. They also wondered about the role of the...

Giving Tuesday is a reminder of the power we all have to strengthen our communities, and here in Santa Barbara County, it’s a heartfelt call to uplift those who need a little extra support. At Noozhawk, we’re honored to shine a light on the compassion that fuels our region...