The Santa Barbara Independent

Since 1986, The Santa Barbara Independent has been required reading for the South Coast's active and sophisticated population. The Independent reaches more than 135,000 readers in Santa Barbara County each Thursday with in-depth news reporting, the most extensive calendar of local events, and the best arts and entertainment coverage in the region.

We deliver fresh news, arts, and entertainment news and information online all day, every day. Our weekly newspaper is published every Thursday morning, with Santa Barbara county's largest circulation of 40,000 audited copies.

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