In the numbers game, SBIFF 2008 is the 23rd annual, no special deal apart from its status as a post-20-year survivor. But this is the fifth year of the Durling era. Without question, charismatic ...

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Press releases are posted on Independent.com as a free community service. Many Indigenous languages around the world are in danger of disappearing forever. In this presentation, you will learn about ...

Do you know how many people live in Santa Maria? What percentage of the population of Santa Barbara County residents represent? If you are struggling with finding the answer, a short video released ...

Emily Hochberg travels extensively around her home state of California, spending the majority of her time exploring the southern portion of the state. Key Highlight: East Beach is considered by locals ...

As 2025 comes to a close, Santa Barbara’s dining scene reflects the changes with the arrival of new restaurants.