Santa Barbara County is projecting that there will be an $11.9 million budget surplus by the end of the fiscal year. At a ...

Panelists spoke about recovery efforts, as well as what needs to be done to help recovery for the critically endangered fish.

Range Fire initially started 11:20 a.m. March 12 in Santa Barbara County. After being active for 21 hours, it has burned 14.2 acres. By Thursday morning, the fire crew has achieved full containment of ...

After 40 years in the Santa Barbara community, Tri-County Produce owner, John Dixon announced his retirement and closure of the ...

She's a legend in her own time. At 95 years old, Sheila Lodge has forgotten more than most of us will ever know, and she is ...

A new wildfire was reported today at 1:35 p.m. in Santa Barbara County. Coast Fire has been burning on private land. At this ...

Wheat grower, grain miller, and fully in-house operation Roan Mills is one of the most unique bakeries in Southern California ...

A storm moves through the area this evening into tonight and another system is on the way Friday. The weekend will be dry, but a third system moves through Monday.

Press releases are posted on Independent.com as a free community service. SANTA BARBARA COUNTY – After a closely contested final round on Saturday afternoon, March 1, 2025, Dos Pueblos High School ...

With rain rates close to an inch and hour possible, Los Angeles issues address specific-evacuation orders in places ...