Free activities, performances, snacks, prizes, and Chinese books for all families big and small!  Join the Santa Barbara Chinese School ...

Public comment is open for the region’s draft recreation master plan, and a virtual meeting will be held this Thursday to ...

State Farm, which already has rate increase requests pending, asked state officials to approve more insurance price increases ...

Opening night of Santa Barbara International Film Festival brings out local officials — and Jane Austen.

Highlights from Masala Spice and the happy hour at SB Fish Market; plus, my Ayoh mayo adventures, and stories that you may ...

A longtime preschool teacher with the Santa Barbara County Education Office (SBCEO) has been placed on paid administrative ...

The renowned film critic has supported the festival for years and SBIFF renamed the award in his honor in 2015. Jolie’s most ...

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Press releases are posted on Independent.com as a free community service.

The Design Review Board is a seven-member body that encourages development using the best professional design practices to enhance the visual aesthetics of the community and prevent poor quality of ...

The Path Maze is a physical representation of this vision for students, offering a space for students and community members alike to enjoy together.