“U.S. citizens of color are having their cars rammed in because of the color of their skin, being demanded to give ID because of the color of their skin, beaten because of the color of their skin, ...

The California Senate passed a bill that would make it easier to sue federal officers over civil rights violations. Recent shootings of civilians by immigration agents in Minnesota lent urgency to the ...

The Bishop Diego boys’ basketball team completed an undefeated run through Tri-Valley League play with a 66-55 victory over Foothill Tech on Friday night at the Brickhouse.

Cal State Fullerton is led by reigning Big West Player of the Week, Josh Ward who averages 15 points and three assists. Jefferson De La Cruz Monegro, Landon Seaman, Bryce Cofield, and Christian ...

Work continues on San Marcos Pass (Hwy. 154) next week to repair rock fences and to clear debris which has collected behind ...

Press releases are posted on Independent.com as a free community service.

Deputies find a loaded handgun, swords, and fighting sticks in the vehicle of a 70-year-old suspect who allegedly threatened ...

The Assembly Budget Subcommittee No. 7 On Accountability And Oversight held a hearing on Wednesday to assess the devastating ...

Neighborhood protests that the project — two new homes on Painted Cave Road next to Laurel Springs Ranch — would increase ...

The City of Lompoc is now accepting applications from qualified mortgage lenders interested in becoming Approved Lenders ...

The vigil, organized by Indivisible Santa Barbara, will take place from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the dolphin fountain along ...

Tourism leaders, economists, business owners, and elected officials gather at the Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort on ...