The Santa Barbara Mission is up the hill in the background ... had the statue relocated to the Presidio on the site of the cemetery next to the chapel, where it stands to this day.

MISSION SANTA BARBARA... is the place for this uplifting outdoor event, which will fan out around the landmark over Memorial ...

Press releases are posted on Independent.com as a free community service. SANTA BARBARA, CA – The Santa Barbara Rescue Mission is excited to announce its annual Easter Feast, taking place on Thursday, ...

SINGING SANTA BARBARA'S PRAISES? That's so easy to do, and we'll bet, just maybe, that a certain colorful tile is referenced when the compliments begin to flow. For red-tiled roofs and the ...

Santa Barbara is known for its bounty. How does the region influence your work or philosophy as a cooking instructor? We’ve actually rewritten our mission statement to better reflect our commitment to ...

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – Now is a good time to stop and smell the roses. The roses at the Mission Rose Garden in Santa Barbara are in full bloom. The garden, across the street from the Old ...

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — Fifty-six years ago, a disaster off the coast of Santa Barbara sparked the creation of Earth Day, a movement that continues to focus on educating the next generation ...