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

Santa Barbara, CA – Get ready for a weekend of Gaucho pride! The Downtown Santa Barbara Improvement Association (DSBIA) is excited to announce the Downtown Kick-Off Block Party for the All Gaucho ...

One of the Santa Barbara Culinary Experience’s most prolific and versatile contributors is the ‘Independent’s’ Matt Kettmann.

The countdown is on! From May 10–18, the Santa Barbara Culinary Experience (SBCE) returns for a week-long celebration of ...

Each week for nearly the past year, a grassroots group has met at a Santa Cruz beer house with one goal: closing some ...

Disney filed demolition permits this month for the building that previously housed La Brea Bakery in Downtown Disney just ...

Ghirardelli Chocolate Company is coming to downtown Santa Barbara, Noozhawk has learned. The iconic shop, with stores in San ...

Look to these critically acclaimed restaurants for a delicious meal that’s better for the planet.

Looking for a quick weekend getaway near Los Angeles, but aren't sure where to start? LA has many awesome options for a quick ...

Eating seafood sustainably is simpler than you think. Eat less salmon, tuna and shrimp and more of other kinds of fish and ...

One of California's most iconic cities is home to a "Funk Zone" that features incredible food, amazing art, and an environmentally friendly beachfront area.

Downtown Santa Barbara has announced that tickets for the 2025 LIVE Art & Wine Tour are available for purchase. The event, which combines art, wine ...