Down the Rabbit Hole Cover Story By Callie Fausey “Santa Barbara Independent” reporter Callie Fausey takes a psychedelic trip into the world of ketamine therapy.
Santa Barbara Unified Lays Off 15, Demotes 8 on National Teachers’ Day Education By Callie Fausey Dozens speak out over cuts that will save the district just over $1.9 million.
More Discontent over Mental-Health Services at Santa Barbara County Jail Public Safety By Nick Welsh The supervisors get an earful about Wellpath’s shortcomings amid contract-extension negotiations.
Potter’s Point Created on Ellwood Mesa Community By Matt Kettmann Goleta City Council names prominent seaside bluff after the late artist Chris Potter.
Santa Barbara Winemakers Renew Push for Business Improvement District Business By Nick Welsh A similar effort was withdrawn in 2020 because of bitter opposition by some of the region’s smaller vineyards.
Folk Music Goes Orchestral, the Continuing Saga Music By Josef Woodard The unique Folk Orchestra of Santa Barbara, led by Adam Phillips, wraps up the current season with “Favorites!”
State Street Ballet To Close Out Season With Boundary Pushing ‘Other Voices’ Dance By Riley Burke A collection of works produced by contemporary creators comes to the Lobero May 10-11.
Ippei Mizuhara, Shohei Ohtani’s Ex-Interpreter, Pleads Guilty to Illegally Transferring Nearly $17 Million from MLB Star’s Account and Signing False Tax Return Announcement By United States Department of Justice
Transforming Lives: Housing Authority’s Family Self-Sufficiency Program Community By Isabella Leonard
Santa Barbara Botanic Garden Receives $818,000 to Transform Cuyama Valley from a Dry Wasteland to Biodiversity Hot Spot Environment By Callie Fausey
Festival Fun at Santa Barbara Earth Day Photo Sun shines on the planet at the annual celebration of all things green.
Rotary Club of Carpinteria Talent Showcase The 15th annual event supports Carpinteria youth projects and scholarships.
Monks Make Their Mark UC Santa Barbara Art, Design & Architecture Museum hosts guests from Drepung Monastery to create a living work of art.
A Peek at S.B. Funk Zone Live Photo Santa Barbara Funk Zone’s monthly activations are back in action.
The Blues and Greys at Santa Barbara’s SOhO Music Club Photo After a long hiatus, indie rock band The Blues and Greys played their first show in over seven years on March 30.
Santa Barbara Cyclist Meets ‘Double Everest’ Challenge Photo Daniel Connell ascends Old San Marcos Pass Road a record-setting 50 times to raise funds for Doctors Without Borders.
DJ Duo Forester at Santa Barbara’s SOhO Music Club The indie nature-inspired group kicked off their ‘Moonlight’ tour in Downtown S.B.
Owl’s Well That Ends Well: Rescued Barn Owl Returned to Wilds of Goleta Photo The owl, which was rescued after becoming tangled atop a 50-foot palm, was released after receiving treatment at the Ojai Raptor Center.
‘Gems of Nature’ Bring Out the Crowds for the 76th Annual Santa Barbara International Orchid Show Always ready for their close-up, Earl Warren Showgrounds provides a showcase for orchids of every type imaginable.
A Black History Month Serenade Ron Paris celebrates a Santa Barbara–style birthday with stories and songs.
Shining Light into Julia Child’s Wonderful Life Film By Matt Kettmann Talking inspiration and experimentation with Chris Keyser, the showrunner of MAX’s ‘Julia’ series.
Taste of Santa Barbara Tickets on Sale Food & Drink By Matt Kettmann & George Yatchisin This annual celebration of Julia Child’s legacy offers a wide range of events.
Down the Rabbit Hole Cover Story By Callie Fausey “Santa Barbara Independent” reporter Callie Fausey takes a psychedelic trip into the world of ketamine therapy.
Dos Pueblos Drops Heartbreaker to Sherman Oaks Notre Dame 12-10 in CIF-SS Division 3 Semifinals Sports By Victor Bryant The Chargers led 10-7 going into the fourth quarter.
SBART Press Luncheon: SBCC Swimming Takes Center Stage After Capturing State Championship Sports By Victor Bryant
UC Santa Barbara Baseball Routs UC San Diego 12-3 to Remain Undefeated at Home Sports By Victor Bryant
A Home for a War Hero’s Family The Great House Detective By Betsy J. Green This prime example of Craftsman architecture holds history within its walls.
WEV recibe subvención para continuar apoyando a empresarias(os) inmigrantes hispanas(os) Anuncios By Women's Economic Ventures
WEV Receives Grant to Continue Support of Hispanic Immigrant Entrepreneurs Announcement By Women's Economic Ventures
Flood Control District Secures Grant to Develop Sediment Management Program Announcement By County of Santa Barbara
Ippei Mizuhara, Shohei Ohtani’s Ex-Interpreter, Pleads Guilty to Illegally Transferring Nearly $17 Million from MLB Star’s Account and Signing False Tax Return Announcement By United States Department of Justice