Two people sustained serious injuries in a traffic collision on Modoc Road in Santa Barbara on April 17, 2025 (Photo: SBC Fire) The California Highway Patrol (CHP) responded to a three-vehicle ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

By Mike Barnes Senior Editor Brandyn Barbara Artis, an actress who appeared in films including George Lucas’ THX 1138 and Randa Haines’ The Doctor, has died. She was 81. Artis battled breast ...

April 10, 2025 • House Republicans narrowly adopted a multitrillion-dollar budget framework on Thursday, paving the way for lawmakers to begin work on many of President Trump's top policy ...

The monument is meant to honor Santa Barbara's history as the birthplace of deepwater diving. Credit: Daniel Green / Noozhawk photo Santa Barbara has a new statue that honors the city’s ...

Barbara A. Beach, 70, of Curryville, died Monday evening. She was born in Roaring Spring, daughter of the late Robert L. and Pauline I. (Isenberg) Rhodes. Surviving are her husband, Monte ...

Columbia's mayor started Election Day at her polling place as she tried to fend off a challenge from three sides. At the end of the day, she won reelection easily. Barbara Buffaloe won her second ...

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 ...

A mayoral race that was supposed to be an easy win for former Democratic Rep. Barbara Lee has turned into a close contest with a week left to go before Oakland, California, voters head to the polls.

Sr. Barbara Rose Schamber died on March 23, 2025, at her home in Olympia, Wash., at 82 years of age, after 62 years as a Sister of Providence. Vigil Service: Friday, April 11, 2025, 3:30 p.m. at ...

COLUMBIA — Incumbent mayor Barbara Buffaloe has officially secured a second term as mayor of Columbia in Tuesday's municipal election. Buffaloe faced a competitive election, running against ...