Thousands of events are scheduled across the globe to celebrate Earth Day on Tuesday, April 22. Here's a handful happening in ...

The best way to get around Santa Barbara is on foot. Most of the main attractions ... options and car free program that provides walking maps and alternative means of transportation like the ...

Prepare to be left in awe at the sight of the stunning landscapes across the west coast. Most Americans don’t know of the ...

A new map is helping reunite lots pets with their owners in Santa Barbara County. The interactive map is available through ...

The property owner of La Arcada Plaza in Santa Barbara shares insight on the significance of the earthquake that hit the city 100 ...

Five years ago, at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, the City of Santa Barbara closed a portion of State Street to ...

Storied estate in the historic upper east – Summer’s Run is a rare 1904 offering on a prominent corner—steeped in Santa Barbara history & lovingly refreshed for today’s modern living.

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 ...

It's nearly impossible to miss with its shops, art galleries, theaters and attractions, including the Santa Barbara Museum of Art. After a few hours of shopping, visitors usually slide into a ...

Our family held the first land grant for San Simeon and was the first marriage held in the Presidio in Santa Barbara. She was born in Santa Barbara to V. Earl Libbey and Marion (Howe) Libbey on ...