A new sparkling wine destination has popped open in downtown Santa Barbara, bringing a new cozy space to the city’s wine ...

A report of gunshots heard in downtown Santa Barbara closed a section of Bath Street on Thursday afternoon, January 29, 2026.

Imagine walking in downtown Santa Barbara on a beautiful afternoon, looking up to see vibrant new apartment windows where empty offices once stood. Each of those conversions is a win for Santa Barbara ...

The first new building of its height in downtown Santa Barbara in more than 80 years will add 44 market-rate units near De la ...

Press releases are posted on Independent.com as a free community service. Santa Barbara, CA – As Santa Barbara’s vibrant cultural scene continues to flourish, this year’s season is shaping up to be a ...

Santa Barbara’s central city is at a crossroads. The era of the city’s retail sector, source of sales and property tax revenues, dependence upon automobiles as a part of shopping is over. The ...

Cottage Health brought all 15 pediatric specialties together under one roof, with the relocation of Grotenhuis Pediatric ...

Two side by side buildings in Santa Barbara have been sold for $11.5 million. They wrap around Cota St at Chapala St.