Admittedly, Padilla was interrupting. Noem had just stated, “We are not going anywhere,” referring to the militarized ICE ...

Takács Quartet’s 50th Anniversary Concert marks the launch of the Music Academy of the West’s promising 78th annual Summer ...

Representative Salud Carbajal blasted the operations of the past week, calling them "completely unjustified” and “deeply ...

Each year the Santa Barbara Independent hosts our annual Best of Santa Barbara® Readers’ Poll where readers nominate and vote ...

Unlike the previous administration, which halted workplace raids, this new federal strategy is designed to instill fear and ...

Painter Leslie Lewis Sigler’s ‘Kindred’ exhibition at Sullivan Goss expands on her signature super-realist style.

Citizenship is about standing up for democratic principles when they’re under threat — and refusing to stay silent.

Bella is curious, playful and friendly with people. At about 65 lbs., she’s the perfect mix of beauty, brains, and sweetness.

This edition of ON Culture was originally emailed to subscribers on June 6, 2025. To receive Leslie Dinaberg’s arts ...

Our vintners are invited to a block-by-block challenge that started in Paso Robles and is going global; plus, RIP Ron French ...

Last weekend’s Ojai Music Festival, designed by flutist Claire Chase, was a nature-leaning contemporary music garden of delights and challenges.

Alma Rosa Winery, a leading Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Rhône variety wine producer from Santa Barbara County’s Sta. Rita Hills AVA, announced today that the winery’s sixth annual Peace of Mind: 10,000 ...