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Horses from Across the Tri-Counties Fill Cabrillo Boulevard in Fiesta Historical Parade
3+ hour, 1+ min ago (362+ words) Fiesta’s Annual Equestrian Procession Brings Rare Breeds, Longtime Traditions, and a Poignant Tribute to Santa Barbara’s Riding History Horses from across the tri-county area paraded down Cabrillo Boulevard for thousands of spectators Friday afternoon in the annual El Desfile Histórico,…...
GVSLL Concludes Thrilling 12U All Star Season at State Tournament
5+ day, 6+ hour ago (559+ words) Defending Section Champions GVSLL 12U All-Stars Forge Historic State Tournament Run Game 1: GVSLL Battles Eventual State Champions Sweetwater Valley In their state tournament opener, GVSLL ran directly into a powerhouse Sweetwater Valley Little League (SVLL) squad. Sweetwater Valley set an aggressive…...
California Restricts Utility Shutoffs as Dangerous Heat Ripples Across State
2+ week, 1+ day ago (990+ words) California bars utilities from cutting off power to customers who fall behind on their bills when it’s dangerously hot outside – a basic safety protection. Losing power in some rural areas can also mean losing water, and in cities, having no…...
‘Zero Tolerance for Bad Eggs’: California Attorney General Announces Settlement with Egg Producers Accused of Hatching Plan to Puff Up Prices
1+ mon, 6+ day ago (682+ words) Foodbank of Santa Barbara County to Receive ‘Egg Payout’ as Part of Settlement This article was underwritten in part by the Mickey Flacks Journalism Fund for Social Justice, a proud, innovative supporter of local news. To make a contribution go…...
June 8, 2026 - Project Connect Mitigation Efforts to Begin at Ellwood Mesa Today
2+ mon, 6+ hour ago (199+ words) June 8, 2026 – Project Connect Mitigation Efforts to Begin at Ellwood Mesa Today The Santa Barbara Independent Ellwood Mesa, with additional work scheduled to continue in other key open space areas including Lake Los Carneros, as well as along Fowler Road and…...
Gem Faire Returns to Earl Warren Showgrounds
8+ mon, 3+ week ago (204+ words) Press releases are posted on Independent.com as a free community service. Portland, OR— Just in time for holiday shopping! Gem Faire, America’s Premier Gem & Jewelry Show, returns to the Earl Warren... Portland, OR— Just in time for holiday shopping!...
Gauchos Selected as No. 2 Seed in Austin Regional for NCAA Tournament
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (216+ words) The Gauchos Will Look to Bounce Back From an Early Exit at the Big West Championships With an NCAA Tournament Run The UC Santa Barbara baseball team earned an at-large bid to the 2026 NCAA Division I Baseball Tournament for the…...
Prescribed Pile Burns in South County this Week
4+ mon, 4+ week ago (63+ words) The Santa Barbara Independent This burn depends on weather and air quality conditions that are favorable for smoke dispersal. If the conditions are not as desired, the burn will be rescheduled. Please note this login is to submit events or…...
Santa Barbara’s Beth Goodman Speaks Out After Being Pepper-Sprayed by Masked ICE Agent: ‘I Just Couldn’t Do Nothing’
6+ mon, 4+ day ago (505+ words) Real Estate Agent, Soccer Mom Temporarily Blinded After Being Sprayed in Face During Confrontation on Eastside Soft-spoken and definite of purpose, soccer mom and real estate agent Beth Goodman notes with a laugh how lightning has a habit of following…...
ICE Officer Pepper-Sprays Community Observers in Eastside Santa Barbara
6+ mon, 1+ week ago (786+ words) Videos from Chaotic Scene Show Masked ICE Officer Push, Pepper-Spray Community Member ICE officers pushed and pepper-sprayed multiple Santa Barbara residents during a reported immigration enforcement operation in the Eastside neighborhood of Santa Barbara on Wednesday morning. The chaotic scene…...