While the Santa Barbara Independent continues to cover how these actions are impacting local agencies and institutions that rely on federal support, we’re also asking our readers to share how they are ...

Prince Harry's bitter feud with his estranged father King Charles shows no sign of being resolved - and it's having a heartbreaking knock-on effect. It means that Harry's young children Prince ...

A passenger in a passing vehicle expresses his support for protesters in Santa Barbara on Wednesday opposing cuts to Social Security. Nearly 100 people gathered at the Social Security ...

Every big city has its popular road trip destinations, and Los Angeles is blessed to have Santa Barbara, an hour and 40 minutes driving distance from Downtown and just under three hours aboard Amtrak.

The Santa Barbara Fair & Expo has returned to the Earl Warren Showgrounds for two back-to-back weekends. Organizers say this year's 1980s flashback theme will transport fairgoers back in time with ...

Royal summers are spent at Balmoral, but before the King Charles clocks off for a restful break, he’s got some serious hosting to do - including a party with 7,000 guests! On Thursday ...

If you somehow require further persuasion as to why Santa Barbara is a fantastic getaway right now, check Eater’s Santa Barbara 24-hour guide or essential Santa Barbara restaurants map.

The endangered fish spawned in their new stream in Santa Barbara County, resulting in more than 100 young trout. It’s believed there are no steelhead currently inhabiting the Santa Monica Mountains.

Prince William will attend Pope Francis’s funeral on behalf of King Charles, Kensington Palace confirmed on Tuesday. The Prince of Wales will join world leaders, including President Donald Trump ...

Oakland Mayor-elect Barbara Lee on Monday introduced her transition team and identified her goals for the first 100 days in office. In a room full of labor, community, business and elected ...

This week, I sat down with one of Santa Barbara’s most prolific wine voices — Matt Kettmann, senior writer at The Santa Barbara Independent and a writer-at-large for Wine Enthusiast. With more than ...

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — Fifty-six years ago, a disaster off the coast of Santa Barbara sparked the creation of Earth Day, a movement that continues to focus on educating the next generation ...