The Genasys map shows areas under evacuation orders and warnings from the Gifford Fire as of Tuesday afternoon. Credit: Courtesy map Santa Barbara County rolled out a new emergency mapping software ...

SANTA MARIA, Calif. – Santa Barbara County Animal Services (SBCAS) has created a new online tool designed to reunite lost pets with their owners. The interactive mapping system is hosted by Petco Love ...

SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif. – In consideration of the safety of bicyclists and pedestrians, the Board of Supervisors has supported a plan to reduce speed limits on nearly 36.5 miles of road ...

Press releases are posted on Independent.com as a free community service. SANTA BARBARA, CA – The Santa Barbara Trust for Historic Preservation is pleased to announce a new exhibit at Casa de la ...