Marian M. Petersen passed peacefully on May 1, 2025. A beloved mother, grandmother and friend. Marian was born on Sept. 28, ...

Press releases are posted on Independent.com as a free community service. SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, CA – The Santa Barbara County Education Office is proud to share that four exceptional teachers have ...

Santa Barbara Culinary Experience is almost here — more than 75 events begin May 12 — and founder Eric W. Spivey is eager to share what makes this region and SBCE so special. As the founder of SBCE ...

It is with heavy hearts and great sadness that we share news of the sudden passing of our longtime friend and colleague Rolf Freeman, on April 1, 2025. Born in Missouri on September 28, 1963, Rolf ...

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. - Malachi Johnston outmuscled his competitors at the Santa Barbara County Championships in track and ...

Santa Barbara and MLKS will hit the field on Friday, May 2, at 5 p.m. PT. Don't miss out on any of the action with NFHS Network. The NFHS Network gives you access to live high school sports around ...

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — Fifty-six years ago, a disaster off the coast of Santa Barbara sparked the creation of Earth Day, a movement that continues to focus on educating the next generation ...

A Santa Barbara stabbing suspect is now facing attempted murder charges. Santa Barbara police say an arrest warrant was served on the 1300 block of Dahlia Court in Carpinteria Saturday afternoon.

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Credit: Not surprisingly, Martin St-Louis’ work has been recognized. The Canadiens’ coach was named a finalist for the Jack Adams, rewarding the best coach of the year in the Bettman circuit. Not bad ...

It’s also where you’ll find some of the best Santa Barbara hotels. There are four major beaches in Santa Barbara: Leadbetter, Arroyo Burro, West and East. While Leadbetter has the harbor ...

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KABC) -- The family of a UC Santa Barbara student is desperate for answers after the freshman died after a fall on campus. Liz Hamel, 18, died from injuries she sustained ...