The Pacific Coast Highway, known as Highway 1, offers breathtaking views of California's coastline. Stretching from San ...

Back-to-back atmospheric river storms are set to hit Los Angeles County this week — giving the region much-needed moisture ...

There is now a 30% chance of intense rain between Feb. 12 and 15 in Los Angeles, Ventura, Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo ...

Napa Valley, California Napa Valley is often hailed as the crown jewel of American wine country. Nestled in California's ...

In January 2018, a month after the 280,000-acre Thomas Fire ripped through Ventura and Santa Barbara counties ... this week along Castellammare Drive overlooks the Pacific Coast Highway and ...

California's 17-Mile Drive is a spellbinding and awe-inspiring route that weaves along the most scenic stretch of ... Los Angeles and Santa Barbara and offer recreational activities such as ...

IN SHORT, the orchid is something beyond the beyond, even in a world of whimsical blossoms, which may be one reason it has ...

Press releases are posted on Independent.com as a free community service. SANTA BARBARA—February 7, 2025—Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital (SBCH) is partnering with Vitalant to host a blood drive on ...

The city held an open house about the proposed ordinance and is accepting public comments on it until March 10.

Santa Barbara is moving forward with its State Street revitalization efforts, focusing on pedestrian safety, accessibility, ...

Roger Durling can’t conceal his excitement for the 40 th edition of the Santa Barbara International Film Festival. The SBIFF director sees the need for a celebration of art as Los Angeles ...