Thousands of schools were victimized on Thursday by an international cyberattack on Canvas, a learning platform used for course websites, assignments, and communication — targeting the personal data ...

Seimandi & Leprieur Gallery hosts the renowned artist for a rare appearance on May 15, with work on view through June 7.

A large police response was reported at La Cumbre Plaza on Friday morning, following reports of possible gunshots leading to one man being taken into custody.

United Boys & Girls Clubs of Santa Barbara County will once again provide free summer meals to children and teens ...

FRIDAY, MAY 8, 2026 - The Santa Barbara International Film Festival is thrilled to announce that SBIFF’s annual Filmmaker Fund, offered in ...

May 7, 2026 From children riding to school to older adults staying active and healthy, bicycling is both a pastime and a mode of ...

Press releases are posted on Independent.com as a free community service. SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, CA – The Santa Barbara County Education Office is pleased to share that four exceptional teachers were ...

Chef Connor Kaminsky’s Basque cheesecake traces back to his grandfather and a recipe discovered in San Sebastián.

Jazz violinist Mads Tolling returns to his Danish roots in Solvang twice; Quire of Voyces sings to the tune of Vespers.

Chloe Emma Silva, Lydia Plaut, Nikki Seppala Kurnik | Credit: Monie Photograph1st and 2nd place winners: (L-R) Aria Bonski ...

San Marcos High School is searching for a new Athletic Director for the 2026–2027 school year following the announcement that current Athletic Director Aaron Solis will step down from the role at the ...

As the sun set and the almost-full moon revealed itself, we made our way back to the Santa Barbara Historical Museum, where more art, food, and wine awaited us. That night, we discovered our love of ...