Kevin Hart began his career as a stand-up comedian, performing in clubs and venues across the United States. His unique ...

In 2008, Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie spent a mouth-water $67 million on a 1,200-acre winery in the south of France called ...

A rendering of El Presidio de Santa Bárbara, circa 1790s, as painted by retired Navy aerial photographer Russell Antonio Ruiz, a descendant of Comandante ...

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 ...

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 ...

North of downtown, the 78-acre Santa Barbara Botanic Garden is a refuge for bored beachgoers and nature enthusiasts alike. Visitors walk on unpaved paths through what, at times, looks like ...

Our spring 2025 roundup includes meaty (and meatless) wonders in Fremont, Santa Clara, Berkeley, Burlingame, Martinez and ...

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Two people were killed and six others were injured when a gunman opened fire at Florida State University, sending students fleeing from the student union and putting the ...

Reality TV star Khloe Kardashian never shies away from sharing the darkest moments of her life and said what helped her stay authentic to herself in the midst of fame and glamour. I feel like I was ...