Whether you’re a honeymooner hoping to enjoy a romantic escape or an L.A. local looking to get out of the city for a weekend, follow this inside guide to enjoy the best of Montecito. Though luxury is ...

MONTECITO, Calif. — Minnesota governor and Democratic Vice Presidential candidate Tim Walz arrived in Santa Barbara County Sunday evening as part of a fundraising blitz across California and ...

Press releases are posted on Independent.com as a free community service. MONTECITO, CALIFORNIA, July 7, 2025 – Construction on the Highway 101: Montecito and Santa Barbara South segments shifts to ...

In 2022, I started trekking up to Santa Barbara more frequently. This part of the Central Coast wasn’t unfamiliar to me but ...

A Public Safety Power Shutoff has been implemented for areas of Montecito and Santa Barbara, authorities said Sunday, and another may occur in the coming days. “SoCal Edison has turned power off to ...

The Montecito Sanitary District is looking for qualified, community-minded Montecito residents to apply for a vacancy on its Board of Directors. The ...

"Stay tuned for updates on our opening date." ...

Cinched between Santa Barbara’s mountains and ocean, the Friniers’ oceanview home was designed to blur the lines between indoor and outdoor living and to embrace slow living in relaxed Santa Barbara ...

MONTECITO, CA - April 28, 2026 - The Montecito Sanitary District is seeking qualified, community-minded Montecito residents to apply for a vacancy on its ...

The Montecito Fire Protection District has officially named Brian Fallon as its new Fire Chief, effective April 1, following the retirement of longtime Chief David Neels. Fallon brings more than two ...

Photos of the beloved comedy icon showed Burnett dressed up in a white jacket with black trousers, a matching scarf and sunglasses.