"The Flood Advisory will expire at 3 a.m. early this morning for a portion of southwest California, including the following ...

The high-profile decision gives existing cannabis retailers the option to establish an on-site consumption lounge under ...

Change is in the air. A little more than a year after the Santa Barbara City Council voted to reject a right-to-return policy ...

SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – Santa Fe County is warning residents about a scam, targeting people with active development and zoning applications. The county said scammers are impersonating county ...

Press releases are posted on Independent.com as a free community service. To further prepare the County for future wildfire impacts the Santa Barbara County Fire Safe Council (SBCFSC) is proud to ...

Nearly three-quarters — or 130 communities — had until the end of 2024 to pass compliant zoning rules. And in January, the Supreme Judicial Court ruled that Attorney General Andrea Campbell ...

The Woodside Town Council has reverted its original plan for housing density and zoning on the 773 Cañada Road parcel and ... the city closed one segment of Santa Cruz and part of Ryans Lane to create ...

The Palisades Fire in the Santa Monica Mountains has grown to 39% containment, with just above 23,700 acres burned. According to the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner, however, the death toll ...

WATAUGA — Watauga County Soil & Water has announced the winners of its annual poster contest for fourth and fifth graders. The theme this year was “Wetlands are Wonderful.” ...

The 40th Santa Barbara International Film Festival winners have been announced. Presley Ann/Getty Images for DAOU Vineyards As the 40th Santa Barbara International Film Festival comes to a close ...

The Land Trust for Santa Barbara County is proud to announce the acquisition of the Rincon Gateway, a 2.48-acre jewel of a property located at the southeastern entrance of Santa Barbara County.

But this is not a pity party or zoo exhibit. Whether you’re retiring, relocating or choosing to age in place, Santa Barbara County seniors have no shortage of options for making the most of your ...