“U.S. citizens of color are having their cars rammed in because of the color of their skin, being demanded to give ID because of the color of their skin, beaten because of the color of their skin, ...

The California Senate passed a bill that would make it easier to sue federal officers over civil rights violations. Recent shootings of civilians by immigration agents in Minnesota lent urgency to the ...

Cal State Fullerton is led by reigning Big West Player of the Week, Josh Ward who averages 15 points and three assists. Jefferson De La Cruz Monegro, Landon Seaman, Bryce Cofield, and Christian ...

The Bishop Diego boys’ basketball team completed an undefeated run through Tri-Valley League play with a 66-55 victory over Foothill Tech on Friday night at the Brickhouse.

All across Santa Barbara county, people took part in a widespread day of action against ICE on January 30, with public demonstrations, student walkouts, and fundraisers in support of immigrants as ...

Work continues on San Marcos Pass (Hwy. 154) next week to repair rock fences and to clear debris which has collected behind ...

Press releases are posted on Independent.com as a free community service.

Deputies find a loaded handgun, swords, and fighting sticks in the vehicle of a 70-year-old suspect who allegedly threatened ...

The Assembly Budget Subcommittee No. 7 On Accountability And Oversight held a hearing on Wednesday to assess the devastating ...

The City of Lompoc is now accepting applications from qualified mortgage lenders interested in becoming Approved Lenders ...

Neighborhood protests that the project — two new homes on Painted Cave Road next to Laurel Springs Ranch — would increase ...

Santa Barbara County Planning Commission votes 4-1 to approve what could be the first of 71 housing projects on the undeveloped slice of the Gaviota Coast.