1+ day, 16+ hour ago   (776+ words) More Than 560 People Still Face Death Sentences in California, Despite a Longstanding Moratorium on Executions In 2019, California Gov. Gavin Newsom called the state’s death penalty system a failure and issued an executive order halting executions. His order — and the sight…...

4+ day, 9+ hour ago   (609+ words) The Santa Barbara Independent It is with profound sadness and loving remembrance, we announce the passing of Jesus “Joe” Sanchez, who passed away peacefully on September 3, 2026, at the age of 89, at Sarah House Hospice Facility in his beloved hometown of…...

4+ day, 15+ hour ago   (477+ words) Kelly Hubbard Steps Down After County Officials Rejected Grand Jury Recommendations to Increase Department’s Authority and Staffing Kelly Hubbard, director of Santa Barbara County’s Office of Emergency Management (OEM), abruptly resigned this week after the Board of Supervisors rejected a…...

4+ day, 20+ hour ago   (385+ words) The Grove Pickleball expands access to everyone who wants to play on its’ State-of the-art Indoor courts The Picklr Santa Barbara announced today that it is becoming The Grove Pickleball, marking a new chapter for the indoor pickleball facility located…...

4+ day, 22+ hour ago   (35+ words) The Santa Barbara Independent Please note this login is to submit events or press releases. Use this page here to login for your Independent subscription Username or Email Address...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (382+ words) The Who’s Frontman Roger Daltrey, 82, Serves Up a Formidable Set with his Adaptable Band, In and Out of and Beyond the Who Songbook, in the Intimate Quarters of the Lobero This has been a season of seasoned-yet-vibrant pop stars alighting…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (488+ words) Retirement Reform Would Keep the Workforce Healthy, Prepared, and Supported The threats facing the fire service today are almost unrecognizable compared to even a decade ago. Each day our call volume is increasing, and our exposure to hazardous toxins is…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (223+ words) Proposed Regulations Would Apply to New Businesses but Not Existing Firearms Retailers Like One that Recently Relocated Next to Preschool Goleta’s cannabis license update a few years ago had also included buffer zones. While the consequences of a 1,000-foot buffer…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (712+ words) Goodland Guns Isn’t the Problem. Our Laws Are. Though a sophomore at San Marcos, for some reason I can no longer recall, I was visiting my father in Central Texas on April 20, 1999. It was characteristically too hot to go outside…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (185+ words) The California Avocado Festival is proud to unveil the official poster for its milestone 40th Anniversary celebration, taking place October 2–4, 2026, in downtown Carpinteria. The 40th Annual California Avocado Festival will bring three full days of Peace, Love & Guacamole to downtown Carpinteria. Festivalgoers…...