It’s time to raise a glass at Roar and Pour, the wine-tasting event at the Santa Barbara Zoo ... opportunity to feed the giraffes, ride the zoo train, and have exclusive access to zoo grounds ...

Press releases are posted on Independent.com as a free community service. SANTA BARBARA, CALIF. – Transportation providers across two California coastal counties are working together to offer free ...

In honor of Mother’s Day, all Moms train FREE all month at Santa Barbara Krav Maga. Absolutely no commitment or purchase is necessary; this is just a free gift for the moms in our community. But it’s ...

SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif. – On Thursday, a severe public censure and an irrevocable resignation was issued to Santa Barbara County Superior Court Judge Michael Carrozzo regarding ten acts of ...

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – The death of Pope Francis, 88, on the day after Easter is on the minds of many Catholics. Many are attending events to honor him before the Conclave to choose the next ...

Santa Barbara County Fourth District Supervisor Bob Nelson, left, awaits a helping of chicken tortilla soup during Empty Bowls at the Santa Maria Fairpark at the 2023 event. Credit: Janene Scully ...

One person was killed and at least one other injured after a head-on accident involving three vehicles in unincorporated Santa Barbara County earlier Thursday. California Highway Patrol officials ...

Juliet is your community news reporter covering the South Coast of Santa Barbara County. "Right now I think the biggest thing everyone can do for each other is be kind," says YMCA program director ...

third-ranked Hawaii men’s volleyball team defeated No. 18 UC Santa Barbara 25-22, 19-25, 25-22, 25-20 today at The Thunderdome in Santa Barbara, Calif. Middle blocker Kurt Nusterer added nine ...

Recently featured in the UGA libraries periodical, “Beyond the Pages,” there was the announcement that the libraries have named an award for Vince and Barbara Dooley. Officially, it will be ...

Temperatures are still mild with highs ranging in the upper 60s to low 70s, and the city often sees plenty of sun, making it ideal for visiting the Santa Barbara Zoo or the botanic gardens.

It’s also where you’ll find some of the best Santa Barbara hotels. There are four major beaches in Santa Barbara: Leadbetter, Arroyo Burro, West and East. While Leadbetter has the harbor ...