The proposed location for an eight-story apartment tower near the historic Old Mission Santa Barbara. (Kayla Bartkowski / Los Angeles Times) Outraged Santa Barbara residents jumped into action when a ...

Southern California's Santa Barbara offers a quick getaway, located about 100 miles almost due west of Los Angeles. I ...

Construction workers are busy putting in an access ramp that is ADA compliant (Americans with Disabilities Act) ...

Giving Tuesday on December 2nd offers a meaningful reminder of the power we each have to create positive change. As the season of giving begins, it’s a chance to rally behind the nonprofits that ...

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. - The Old Mission in Santa Barbara will have a big green fence around the entrance for about the next six months. The fence marks off an area for an access project for those who ...

Press releases are posted on Independent.com as a free community service. SANTA BARBARA, CA – The Santa Barbara Rescue Mission is honored to celebrate another milestone in its longstanding commitment ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. To the editor: The aerial view of the Santa Barbara Old Mission accompanying the article on the eight-story ...

Beaches, cool boutique shops, historical attractions and wine tasting are some of the things to do in Santa Barbara, ...