Journey through California’s national parks, from towering redwoods to rugged deserts. Discover breathtaking landscapes and ...

Prepare to be left in awe at the sight of the stunning landscapes across the west coast. Most Americans don’t know of the ...

The latest performing groups coming to the 2025 Montana Folk Festival are: Irish Traditional New York, NY Solas is lighting up stages across the globe as they celebrate three decades of pushing ...

This week, I sat down with one of Santa Barbara’s most prolific wine voices — Matt Kettmann, senior writer at The Santa Barbara Independent and a writer-at-large for Wine Enthusiast. With more than ...

Press releases are posted on Independent.com as a free community service. Santa Barbara, CA – Lynch syndrome, a genetic predisposition to colorectal, uterine, and other cancers, is the most common ...

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – It was a bright day to celebrate Easter at the Courthouse Sunken Gardens. “Remember when the angels showed up to who? The shepherds," said Senior Pastor at Calvary ...

By Veronica Haynes, John Atwater Click here for updates on this story SUTTON, Massachusetts (WCVB) -- A woman hiking with her three ...

The best way to get around Santa Barbara is on foot. Most of the main attractions, shops and restaurants are all located within a 3-mile radius in the downtown area. Santa Barbara is also known ...

A rock climber who was injured in a fall was rescued Sunday afternoon in the mountains above Santa Barbara.

More than 15 million tourists from around the globe travel to California each year to visit its world-famous theme parks, ...

Santa Barbara's most famous avenue, State Street cuts through downtown for 10 blocks and leads right onto Stearns Wharf. It's nearly impossible to miss with its shops, art galleries, theaters and ...