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2 days ago · The appellants contend that the Parks and Recreation Commission does not have the authority to establish or revoke the pines’ landmark status and call into question the city’s …
No Raise for California’s Minimum Wage Workers. Voters Reject …
2 days ago · The Santa Barbara Independent republishes stories from CalMatters.org on state and local issues impacting readers in Santa Barbara County. A ballot proposition to raise …
In the Days That Followed - The Santa Barbara Independent
1 day ago · I walked with two good friends on the beach. The sea was raucous, but the tide was falling. The wind was gusting, flocks of seabirds clamored, and at one point a train clattered …
Schools of Thought, 2024 Edition - The Santa Barbara Independent
3 days ago · A “close reading” of the following texts (remember English class?) makes one thing abundantly clear — Santa Barbara is fertile ground for learning, filled with engaged and …
Researchers Paint a Global Picture of Whale-Ship Collision Risk
1 day ago · The study uncovered some new regions of potential high risk for whale-ship collisions, including southern Africa; South America along the coasts of Brazil, Chile, Peru and Ecuador; …
The State of Sport - The Santa Barbara Independent
3 days ago · When she ponders the topsy-turvy state of college sports, Kelly Barsky confesses, “My head spins some days.” But UCSB’s athletic director keeps her feet on the ground as she …
Obituaries - The Santa Barbara Independent
Nov 12, 2024 · Find In Memoriams, death notices and obituaries in the Santa Barbara Independent. Published weekly in-print and online.
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About Us - The Santa Barbara Independent
What We Do. Founded in 1986, the Santa Barbara Independent is the leading source for news, arts & entertainment, and lifestyle coverage in the greater Santa Barbara area. We print more …
Cover Stories - The Santa Barbara Independent
The wave-riding champ Shaun Tomson and philosopher-poet Noah benShea penned a pandemic pick-me-up called “The Surfer and the Sage: A Guide to Survive and Ride Life’s Waves.”