Coverage of the firefighters' battle against Eaton and Palisades fires, including stories about the dangerous weather and ...

The new president will speak with House and Senate leadership, as leaders of the Proud Boys and Oath Keepers leave jail.

President-elect Donald Trump launched a new round of criticism Sunday targeting Democrats over their efforts to tame ...

The Santa Barbara News-Press is set to begin a new chapter under nonprofit leadership after years of financial struggles and ...

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Press releases are posted on Independent.com as a free community service. SANTA BARBARA, CALIF. – Santa Barbara Mayor Randy Rowse was unanimously selected as 2025 Chair of the Board of Directors for ...

The Santa Barbara County Courthouse epitomizes the Spanish ... 60-foot mural depicting the history of timekeeping. Due to coronavirus concerns, guided tours and self-guided tours are temporarily ...

“Strong winds are occurring countywide that could blow down trees and outdoor furniture,” according to the Santa Barbara County Office of Emergency Management. “Unplanned power outages are ...

Since Bell’s Los Alamos earned the county’s first Michelin Star in 2021, Santa Barbara has continued to receive positive recognition for its underrated restaurant landscape. Though Montecito ...

In a move aimed at balancing compassion with practicality, Santa Barbara County officials have recently adopted revised ...