The City of Santa Barbara is stepping up to support health and human services programs amid uncertainty over federal funding.

Students are enraptured by books during a “reading party” in Gault Elementary teacher Meg Finn’s TK classroom Monday morning as Gault’s Library Media Teacher Barbara Lawrence, second from right, pays ...

There’s a lot going on in the poetry community right now. My Santa Barbara Independent colleague, George Yatchisin, will ...

March 23, 2025 – Kern County Sheriff’s Office officials report that on March 21, 2025, at approximately 2:45 a.m., Kern ...

LeTrey McCollum extended his hit streak to 13 consecutive games on Saturday, a number about as lucky as the UC Santa Barbara Baseball team (15-6, 4-4 Big ...

Though there's no shortage of quality beaches in Southern California, this hidden coastal spot stands out for its quiet ...

Pet families in marginalized communities in Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties face significant challenges. For many, ...

VENTURA, Calif. - It was the perfect day to celebrate women in Ventura county. This week State Senator Monique Limón honors women in Ventura and Santa ...

Between grand wooden tables, porcelain dishware, and eclectic statement jewelry, The Vintage Fox has something to offer for ...

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. - Students at a Santa Barbara elementary school got a visit from a news reporter. NewsChannel reporter Patricia Martellotti was ...

Santa Barbara Humane will provide free spay/neuter surgeries for a limited time to pet owners in underserved areas like ...

By an 'Eastsider' This Thursday (Match 20), at 1:00 p.m., the Santa Barbara City Planning Commission will meet in the Council ...