In a 4-3 vote on Tuesday, the Santa Barbara City Council voted to tighten the city's eviction ordinance, adding a 10 percent ...

Tensions ran high on Tuesday night as the City Council and dozens of community members engaged in a heated debate over ...

But its path forward raises serious questions—not just about its impact on local institutions like KHTS Radio, but about how decisions are being made behind the scenes at Santa Clarita City Hall.

ATLANTIC CITY — A New York developer plans to spend more than $1 billion on new entertainment, recreation and residential projects at the Claridge Hotel and the adjacent site of the former Sands ...

The Santa Clarita City Council convened on Tuesday, April 8, for a meeting with calls for transparency and accountability, particularly in response to public concerns surrounding the Wiley Canyon ...

GOLETA, CA, April 9, 2025 – The State of Goleta is strong according to Mayor Paula Perotte. The Mayor gave her 2025 State of the City Address last night, April 8, 2025, at a bustling Goleta Community ...

Press releases are posted on Independent.com as a free community service. The City of Santa Barbara has earned national recognition for their Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 Operating Budget. The two awards ...

NORTH SIOUX CITY — Tuesday was not a strong day for incumbents as North Sioux City residents took to the polls to vote on an entirely new form of government. In a special election to seat a ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

The city of Santa Clarita is pleased to present its latest art exhibition, “Saddle Up Santa Clarita,” on view in the First Floor Gallery at City Hall now through May 14. A special reception ...

Romero-Wirth and Councilors Signe Lindell, Jamie Cassutt and Alma Castro introduced a resolution at Wednesday's City Council meeting establishing a plan for using funds already set aside to create ...