Californians who purchase a clunker car in 2025 face a confusing year as new lemon law rules take effect and the state ...

The San Marcos High boys’ basketball team has found its groove under first-year head coach Matthew Jordan. The Royals won their fifth game in a row overall and closed out the Santa Barbara Holiday ...

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The Dons struggled in the fourth quarter and overtime as visiting Dougherty Valley captured a thrilling 73-70 victory over Santa Barbara on Day two of the Santa Barbara Holiday Classic.

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The final performance reports for South Coast hotels in 2024 show a healthy increase in business compared to the same time ...

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Employers and unions are grappling with the opioid crisis, while the state inches toward requiring Narcan in workplaces.

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Ryan P. Cruz is a homegrown journalist, born and raised in Santa Barbara. Since joining the Santa Barbara Independent in 2021, he has covered a broad range of topics, including city government, ...