The California coast is rich with both modern and historic value, a landmark close to home known as The Mission Santa Barbara, or simply The Mission, has been a cultural hub for nearly 240 years.

Trump's tariff backdown proves that Nicola was right and Barbara was wrong. Willis took the cool, calm, collected approach. Take advice, watch closely, don't react with haste, don't spook the ...

The sweeping new tariffs unilaterally imposed by the United States earlier this month—ranging from 10 to 50 percent—have raised serious concerns about a potential global trade war, the resurgence of ...

By Mike Barnes Senior Editor Brandyn Barbara Artis, an actress who appeared in films including George Lucas’ THX 1138 and Randa Haines’ The Doctor, has died. She was 81. Artis battled breast ...

The monument is meant to honor Santa Barbara's history as the birthplace of deepwater diving. Credit: Daniel Green / Noozhawk photo Santa Barbara has a new statue that honors the city’s ...

He was awarded the 2014 Small Businessman of the Year award by the Santa Barbara South Coast Chamber of Commerce, served as the president for the Greater Santa Barbara Lodging & Restaurant ...

Barbara Ruth Wellock passed away peacefully, surrounded by family,March 29,2025. Barbara was born to Lawrin and Josephine Todd on April 19, 1934 in Sacramento, CA and moved to Redding at the age ...

Court records show the town’s insurance company agreed to pay $773,374 for both Barbara and Bennie’s deaths. The Williams family will only see $600,000 of that with the rest going to attorneys ...

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. - The iconic Santa Barbara Bowl heats up its lights for the new season starting this Friday. The bowl opens its schedule with the American folk rock band, the Avett Brothers ...

Press releases are posted on Independent.com as a free community service. (SANTA BARBARA, Calif.)– On April 3, 2025, the County of Santa Barbara Probation Department conducted countywide wellness ...

A mayoral race that was supposed to be an easy win for former Democratic Rep. Barbara Lee has turned into a close contest with a week left to go before Oakland, California, voters head to the polls.