I’ve never been to the Bellosguardo Estate before. I’ve avoided checking out images of the grandest mansion or the grounds, ...

Press releases are posted on Independent.com as a free community service. The City of Santa Barbara is pleased to announce ...

Barney Brantingham, a master hand of journalism, a quintessential newspaper reporter and columnist, and a scribe known for ...

A California court has sided with state coastal authorities and ordered Sable Offshore Corp. to abide by a preliminary ...

The Great Quake Centennial Commemoration, June 28th, 12-4 PM, will include a street festival and commemoration on the 1100 Block of State Street. Enjoy live entertainment, educational exhibits, ...

Located in Mission Canyon, the Santa Barbara Botanic Garden is the perfect way to spend a day outside with yourself, friends or anyone else who might want to tag along. The best part of the whole deal ...

In a significant course correction this week, the county Board of Supervisors cut $1.4 million from its cannabis budget, ...

Without planning, a landscape of California native plants can feel a little drab, especially in late summer when many go ...

Hedges and trees may actually reduce home exposure to radiant heat and flying embers, but they must be well maintained. Two ...

Employers added 139,000 jobs last month, continuing a steady run of hiring. The unemployment rate was unchanged at 4.2 percent.

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As June kicks off, some homeowners are embracing the "Let It Bloom" trend in their yards. But it might not be the best idea in the long run.