Rain and heavy winds are expected heading into the Christmas holiday, and the National Weather Service issued multiple alerts ...

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 BARBARA COUNTY, Calif. – The Santa Barbara County Air Pollution Control District announced an upgraded version of its Permitted Facilities Map, an interactive online tool of the county's ...

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 ...

Republicans and the Trump administration are hoping a panel of federal judges in Los Angeles will halt the new Prop. 50 maps from taking effect. But given the Supreme Court’s recent ruling ...

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 ...