Below is a press release from multiple fire departments regarding Fire Hazard Severity Zone Maps. SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, CA – On March 10, California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection ...

Santa Barbara isn’t just home to stunning hikes and great food—it’s also packed with some of the most beautiful beaches on ...

A new map is helping reunite lots pets with their owners in Santa Barbara County. The interactive map is available through Santa Barbara County Animal Services (SBCAS). People can use it to search ...

Press releases are posted on Independent.com as a free community service. Santa Barbara, CA – Lynch syndrome, a genetic predisposition to colorectal, uterine, and other cancers, is the most common ...

check Eater’s Santa Barbara 24-hour guide or essential Santa Barbara restaurants map. Former Lonely Oyster chef Dom Crisp and partner Raj Nallapothola describe Dom’s Taverna as “an ...

In an update that could redefine community planning and safety measures, the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CalFire) released new fire hazard maps late last month illustrating ...

Press releases are posted on Independent.com as a free community service. Santa Barbara, CA—Habitat for Humanity of Southern Santa Barbara County (Habitat Santa Barbara) is pleased to announce that ...

Property owner Gregg Petty describes what happened when a vehicle slammed into a duplex on Canon Perdido Street on Santa Barbara's Westside. Credit: Tom Bolton / Noozhawk photo Call it blind luck.

New Section 8 vouchers for low-income individuals have been frozen by the Santa Barbara Housing Authority. The need for subsidized housing is great: There are more than 7,700 people in Santa ...