The Santa Barbara Independent

UC Santa Barbara Service and Patient Care Workers Join Strike over Wages, Housing Inequality

On Monday and Tuesday, tens of thousands of University of California service and patient care workers walked off the job ...
The Santa Barbara Independent

Santa Barbara County Public Defender’s Office Receives National Award for Innovative Excellence

(SANTA BARBARA, Calif.) –The Santa Barbara County Public Defender’s Office has been recognized with a national award by ...
Noozhawk

Strengthening Santa Barbara Through Recovery: Inside the Mission of Santa Barbara New House

A closer look at how this long-standing nonprofit offers structure, stability, and a fresh start for men overcoming addiction ...
Edhat

Santa Barbara Launches ‘Toys for Tots’ Drive to Support Local Children This Holiday Season

The County of Santa Barbara announced on November 17, 2025, the launch of its Toys for Tots donation drive, inviting ...
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Be One of Santa’s Helpers, Drop a Donation in Toys for Tots Box

Santa Barbara invites the community to help spread holiday joy by donating to the Toys for Tots campaign. Donation boxes are available in the lobbies of ...