The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) has released updated fire hazard severity zones for ...

The Santa Barbara Rescue Mission will host its annual Easter Feast, 2-4 p.m. Thursday, April 17 at the Rescue Mission, 535 E. Yanonali St. The Easter Feast is open to anyone in need of a meal or ...

"This map puts the power in the hands of our community," said Sarah Aguilar, Santa Barbara County AnimalServices Director. "We’re making it easier than ever for neighbors to help each other and ...

Officials are acknowledging the state of disrepair on some of the rural roads in the northern parts of Santa Barbara county. You ...

A new map is helping reunite lots pets with their owners in Santa Barbara County. The interactive map is available through Santa Barbara County Animal Services (SBCAS). People can use it to search ...

Transit providers across Santa Barbara and Ventura counties are working together to offer free rides for Santa Barbara’s Earth Day Festival weekend, April 2-27. The Santa Barbara County ...

With talk swirling that stagflation is now a genuine possibility and that a recession is likely — due to the economic ...

Press releases are posted on Independent.com as a free community service. SANTA BARBARA, CALIF. – Transportation providers across two California coastal counties are working together to offer free ...

A Santa Barbara County judge has accepted a severe public censure and will step down from the bench later this year after reaching an agreement with the state's judicial discipline agency.

Strong thunderstorms with locally heavy rainfall will move across much of the central U.S. on Friday and into the weekend.

And it's this diversity (along with Santa Barbara's stunning mountain views) that differentiates this botanical park from others. Highlights of the garden include the historic Mission Dam and ...

BLUEFIELD — The spirit of unity and generosity shone brightly during the “Two Virginias, One Mission: Helping Hands and Healing Hearts Telethon,” which raised over $55,500 to support flood ...