Scattered rain and mountain snow showers will continue across Northern and Central California on Friday morning. But stormy conditions will fade across California by the evening, giving way to ...

Jan. 23, 11:27 p.m. PSTThe National Weather Service forecasted a low pressure system “likely” to bring much needed rain to Southern California ... PST Bass said the Sunset fire in the ...

GOLETA, CA, January 30, 2024 – The City of Goleta is pleased to introduce Justin Wilkins as its new Parks and Recreation Manager. Justin brings more than 20 years of leadership in non-profit ...

Press releases are posted on Independent.com as a free community service. The first Beautify Goleta Bulky Item Drop-Off event of the year this past Saturday, January 25, 2025, saw record-breaking ...

Around 900 years ago, a volcano – which has come to be called Sunset Crater – erupted and transformed the encircling area. Geologic features like cinders, lava rock and lava flow compose this ...

After an epic dry streak, the first real rain of winter fell in Southern California, bringing elevated risk of floods and ...

Fans of acclaimed singer-actress Sarah Brightman will soon get to hear her iconic voice live this February as she steps into the role of Norma Desmond in a new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's ...

A dedicated local nurseryman, good friend of many, and beloved father, Tomas Carrillo died suddenly at his Goleta home on Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025. He was only 61 years old. Tomas leaves behind his ...

With high winds driving the flames, the fast-moving wildfire exploded to more than 10,000 acres by 10 p.m. that night, according to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection ...

(AP Photo/John Locher, File) Workers contracted by Southern California Edison utility company cut the top of trees as they reestablish power lines and transformers in the area in the aftermath of the ...