After a stressful journey out of the burn zone in Malibu, the endangered trout have spawned in their adopted stream in Santa ...

Santa Barbara County Supervisor Laura Capps’ Office says roughly one third of county employees commute dozens of miles just ...

Call it blind luck. Or fate. Or divine intervention. Whatever was at work, it’s amazing that no one was seriously injured the ...

Following years of debate, the proposed 250-unit hotel development at 101 Garden Street in Santa Barbara’s Funk Zone has ...

Santa Barbara Police Chief Kelly Gordon. Santa Barbara Police Chief Kelly Gordon was in Washington, D.C., this month to take ...

Longtime ‘Independent’ contributor joins a “League of Laureates” that includes Melinda Palacio, Emma Trelles, Laure-Anne ...

On the heels of successful seasons of sold out shows and continued community interest, Opera Santa Barbara (OSB) has ...

SANTA BARBARA, Calif.-"Reno-victions" refer to all kinds of renovations leading to evictions. Some renters see them as an excuse to evict and raise rents.

Beaches in Isla Vista will be completely closed from 8 a.m. Friday to 8 a.m. Monday. SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif. - Authorities in Santa Barbara County are issuing safety tips and warnings ahead of ...

There is a spike that happens every April, according to BUNS president Kimmy Swann. "Easter is our worst time of year… It’s a ...

Stars have been everywhere this week, from Justin Bieber flashing a smile in Palm Springs to Prince Harry arriving for a ...