Santa Barbara, CA — The Housing Trust Fund of Santa Barbara County is pleased to announce the appointment of Jon Peterson as its new Chief Executive Officer. Jon brings a wealth of experience in ...

A roundup of recent good eats and drinks from Santa Barbara, Ojai, and beyond; plus, stories you may have missed.

Press releases are posted on Independent.com as a free community service. What You Need to Know: Winter respiratory virus season is coming soon, and CDPH is encouraging all Californians to protect ...

Bernard Hicks was affectionately called “the New Yorker” by Brother Matthew Brown. Both men kicked off the legendary Sunday ...

Widely acclaimed by critics as well as fans, Sinners star Michael B. Jordan will add another feather to his cap as the ...

Press releases are posted on Independent.com as a free community service. Santa Barbara, CA — [October 13, 2025] — Unity Shoppe is proud to announce the launch of the 2025 Season of Hope Food Drive, ...

Press releases are posted on Independent.com as a free community service. Santa Barbara, CA, October 8, 2025 — This fall, Adelante Charter School, a 2025 California Distinguished School and a Spanish ...

California Governor Gavin Newsom signed legislation today that bans unhealthy ultra-processed foods (UPFs) in public schools.

Santa Barbara, CA – As Santa Barbara's vibrant cultural scene continues to flourish, this year's season is shaping up to be a memorable one. To help ...

Press releases are posted on Independent.com as a free community service. Isla Vista, Calif. – The Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office invites community members to join deputies for Coffee with a ...

ShelterBox USA President Kerri Murray, who has propelled the locally based disaster relief agency to tremendous growth and ...

Press releases are posted on Independent.com as a free community service. LOS ANGELES – A former Pacific Palisades resident now living in Florida has been arrested on a federal criminal complaint ...