Whatever you make of the sweeping tariff plan U.S. President Donald Trump dropped on Wednesday, remember that the real uncertainty about the potential economic damage only starts now.

Hummingbirds are easy to bring close to windows, and it’s fun to watch these pugnacious balls of fury strive for territorial dominance. Santa Barbara is fortunate in that we have both Anna’s and Allen ...

Cardinal Dolan toured the new St. Cabrini Apartments for adults with autism in Eastchester, on the property of the Immaculate Conception Church. Seth Harrison Stoney Hill Cemetery in West Harrison NY ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – Santa Barbara Police Department officers arrested five people for a burglary crime ring after finding them in Goleta at 9:45 a.m. Friday. The suspects used multiple cars ...

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 ...

On Friday, April 4th at 9:45 a.m., detectives from the Santa Barbara Police Department were alerted to a potential burglary ring operating in the area, following a tip from an Orange County law ...

Press releases are posted on Independent.com as a free community service. (April 2025) Santa Barbara, CA — The Santa Barbara Fair & Expo returns to Earl Warren Showgrounds for two thrilling weekends ...

James Lawrence Dolan is an American businessman and the executive chairman and chief executive officer of multiple media and entertainment companies. The business tycoon owns five business jets, four ...

An offshore oil platform with Santa Cruz Island in the background in California's Santa Barbara Channel. (Marli Miller/UCG/via Getty Images) ...