An up and coming Santa Barbara High flag football program came into its rivalry matchup with Dos Pueblos undefeated at 5-0 ...

The State Street Master Plan, the guiding document for the future of downtown Santa Barbara, was approved by the City Council ...

The Vintners Association delivered its first annual report on the new fundraising program to the county Board of Supervisors.

FEMA is likely to bring less funding for any disaster, warns Public Works Director Chris Sneddon in a report to the Board of ...

Navigating the tricky second act of a creative life, singer-songwriter Amy Rigby’s second memoir covers the rocky road of an underground artist.

A spotlight on the life and literary legacy of Dolly Parton.

It’s the Independent’s 40th anniversary, and you’re invited to this Saturday’s party; plus, stories you may have missed.

Through three games this season, the UC Santa Barbara men’s soccer team has shown flashes of brilliance but has lacked a finishing touch, as missed opportunities were a central theme against the No. 2 ...

Travelers on Highway 192 between Montecito and Carpinteria will encounter a full overnight closure Monday, August 31. This full closure will take place ...

To Monty Roberts, his training technique was never supposed to become more important than the horse. To him, horsemanship was ...

UC Santa Barbara controlled much of Thursday night’s match against No. 12 Marshall but could not turn its offensive advantage into a victory, settling for a 1-1 draw at Harder Stadium.

California recently lifted the statute of limitations on child sex abuse lawsuits, leading to many cases against schools. A ...