A first time fair-goer enjoys Americana eats, thrilling rides, and interactive livestock exhibits at this year’s festivities. The fun continues through Sunday, May 4.

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Santa Barbara isn’t just about beaches and vineyards—it’s also a goldmine for hiking. From coastal strolls to rugged canyon ...

The Taco Bell on North Milpas Street in Santa Barbara, Calif., is one of the remaining original Taco Bell restaurants, seen ...

MISSION SANTA BARBARA... is the place for this uplifting outdoor event, which will fan out around the landmark over Memorial ...

Former Rep. Barbara Lee (D-Calif.) was projected to win a special election to become the next mayor of Oakland, according to Decision Desk HQ, in what became a closer-than-expected race amid ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

By Mike Barnes Senior Editor Brandyn Barbara Artis, an actress who appeared in films including George Lucas’ THX 1138 and Randa Haines’ The Doctor, has died. She was 81. Artis battled breast ...

The monument is meant to honor Santa Barbara's history as the birthplace of deepwater diving. Credit: Daniel Green / Noozhawk photo Santa Barbara has a new statue that honors the city’s ...

Santa Clara guard Tyeree Bryan announced his commitment to the Red Raiders via Instagram on Wednesday afternoon. The 6-foot-5 native of Orlando spent the past two years at Santa Clara after ...

Barbara A. Beach, 70, of Curryville, died Monday evening. She was born in Roaring Spring, daughter of the late Robert L. and Pauline I. (Isenberg) Rhodes. Surviving are her husband, Monte ...