Tenants who are evicted for a renovation will have the right to return to their homes at no more than a 10% increase in rent, ...

Santa Barbara High boys golf pulled out a tight rivalry win over Dos Pueblos on Tuesday at Glen Annie Golf Course, a par 71.

Santa Barbara County Supervisor Laura Capps’ Office says roughly one third of county employees commute dozens of miles just ...

Following years of debate, the proposed 250-unit hotel development at 101 Garden Street in Santa Barbara’s Funk Zone has ...

A 16.5-million-year-old "unusually complete" baleen whale fossil was found off the Santa Barbara Coast. While discovering the ...

Longtime ‘Independent’ contributor joins a “League of Laureates” that includes Melinda Palacio, Emma Trelles, Laure-Anne ...

On the heels of successful seasons of sold out shows and continued community interest, Opera Santa Barbara (OSB) has ...

SANTA BARBARA, Calif.-"Reno-victions" refer to all kinds of renovations leading to evictions. Some renters see them as an excuse to evict and raise rents.

This year’s theme ‘Our Power, Our Planet’ with CEC Honoring Environmental Heroes Dr. Leah Stokes and Charlie Eckberg ...

Beaches in Isla Vista will be completely closed from 8 a.m. Friday to 8 a.m. Monday. SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif. - Authorities in Santa Barbara County are issuing safety tips and warnings ahead of ...

Stars have been everywhere this week, from Justin Bieber flashing a smile in Palm Springs to Prince Harry arriving for a ...