'I'm very optimistic': Steel company owner tells CNN tariffs will help them ...

After settling into married life in Santa Barbara, Mom held several various and unique jobs, everything from being a banker to working at the UCSB Library. Mom was smart, caring, dedicated ...

It will look into how these funds have been spent across seven counties– including San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara. According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office, California has spent more than $24 ...

ISLA VISTA, Calif. – On Tuesday, UC Santa Barbara's Chancellor sent an email to staff and students warning that students with F-1 visas have had their visas terminated without warning recently ...

In loving memory of beloved John Isham. John died March 1, 2025, at the age of 86, being held by his family. John was born in Washington, D.C., in 1938 and grew up in Pembroke, Massachusetts.

Press releases are posted on Independent.com as a free community service. On April 4, 2025, at 9:45 am, detectives from the Santa Barbara Police Department were alerted by an Orange County Law ...

After nearly 40 years of family ownership, Santa Barbara’s Federal Drug pharmacy has officially transitioned into the hands of its own employees. Located in upper State Street’s Loreto Plaza, the ...

This edition of our Home & Garden issue is all about helping you nourish and protect your slice of the pie and, by extension, Santa Barbara as a whole. You’ll read about two local makers who craft ...

Erin Silvoy has been promoted to the role of Senior Vice President & President - Global Channel Development at Starbucks. Silvoy announced the news of her elevation through a LinkedIn post.

James L. Markey, Sr, 89, passed away April 4, 2025. Born in York, PA on February 27, 1936; he was the son of the late Raymond S. and Florence E. (Shearer) Markey. James loved to farm and did so ...

Allen Anthony Rossi, the oldest son of Anthony and Marian Rossi of Santa Barbara passed away recently. Allen was born in October of 1944 in Santa Barbara and is where he grew up. Allen benefitted from ...

During a Senate Commerce Committee hearing last week, Sen. Ed Markey (D-MA) asked Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg about the lack of engineer or other labor representation on the company's board of directors.