Black/African Americans of Santa Barbara County invite community members to join in celebrating the historical achievements ...

The strongest storm of the season moved onto the Central Coast Wednesday, dropping early rain as a precourser to heavy wind ...

The countdown to the 82nd Annual Santa Maria Elks Rodeo and Parade is now officially underway with the start of "rodeo season ...

The Santa Maria Community Development Department is preparing a comprehensive update to the city’s General Plan, a document that creates the master plan ...

SANTA MARIA, Calif. –Two people were hurt in a house fire in Santa Maria Sunday morning. The Santa Maria Fire Department responded to a house fire at a home on the 1300 block of Ronald Place.

Spring Break and graduation dates will not be affected by revisions to the Santa Rosa Schools 2024-2025 calendar. This week, the Santa Rosa County School Board approved updates to the district’s ...

Press releases are posted on Independent.com as a free community service. These are exciting times for two branches in the Goleta & Santa Ynez Valley Library System! The Buellton Library is ready to ...

It’s almost Valentine’s Day… Actually, it’s almost St. Valentine’s Day, but who is St. Valentine and why is he associated ...

The Minnesota Community Education Association (MCEA) awarded Prior Lake-Savage Area Community Education Services with the MCEA Project Award at Monday night’s School Board meeting. MCEA Board Member ...

After winning the Queen Elizabeth II Challenge Cup Stakes (G1T) in October, Lael Stables' She Feels Pretty notched a follow-up top-level stakes victory in the Dec. 26 American Oaks (G1T) at Santa ...

Schools today need 21st-century leaders who are knowledgeable, reflective, and have the ability to work with a diverse array of constituents. They need administrative leaders who can promote the ...

Austrian sensor maker ams OSRAM on Tuesday forecast first quarter revenue below or in line with last year's number, citing muted demand for its automotive semiconductors. The company sees revenue ...