Q: What motivated the creation of your nonprofit? A: Many youth in Santa Barbara County face barriers such as economic hardship, food insecurity, and limited access to safe, enriching opportunities.

The United Boys & Girls Clubs of Santa Barbara County hosted its first annual College Career Expo at the Goleta Club (now officially known as the Sal Rodriguez Clubhouse) during the last week of ...

Santa Barbara High's Blake Saunders (right) swings towards the Paraclete defense in Wednesday's dramatic playoff win on Wednesday. Saunders got it done on both ends, collecting 13 kills and 14 digs ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... WALNUT — The La Serna girls water polo team got a championship effort from goalkeeper Diana Ochoa for an 11-5 win over Santa Barbara in the CIF Southern ...

Press releases are posted on Independent.com as a free community service. Santa Barbara, CA — October 3, 2025 — Girls Inc. of Greater Santa Barbara is proud to announce Bright Girls, Bold Futures, a ...