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Founded in 1986, the Santa Barbara Independent is the leading source for news, arts & entertainment, and lifestyle coverage in the greater Santa Barbara area.
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Embracing Her Inner Werewolf
10+ mon, 6+ day ago (492+ words) Author Kim DeRose’s New Novel ‘Hear Her Howl’ Is a Modern War Cry for Young Women Much like Buffy the Vampire Slayer brought the mythical creatures of the night into a young adult sphere, Kim DeRose’s new novel Hear Her…...
Patriarchy Has a History
4+ hour, 9+ min ago (9+ words) I appreciated Hannah-Beth Jackson’s moving remembrance of Gloria Steinem....
Santa Barbara County’s Rideau Vineyard Supports Breast Cancer Awareness Month with Fundraiser Throughout October
10+ mon, 4+ week ago (362+ words) Santa Barbara, CA – Rideau Vineyard, now in its 28th year of producing estate-driven Rhone-varietal wines of balance and character in Santa Update: Santa Barbara County Lifts Evacuation Warnings Triggered by Major Storm Santa Barbara, CA – Rideau Vineyard, now in its 28th year…...