Santa Barbara Independent

Is the elf myth harmless fantasy or cruel lie? Full Story »

City raises fines drastically for improper tree pruning or removal. Full Story »

UCSB team says similar experiment could stop macular degeneration in humans. Full Story »

Plans and a funding drive underway for a free-standing facility by fall of 2010. Full Story »

The chamber music group performed trios by Tchaikovsky and Piazzolla in its December concert at Hahn Hall. Full Story »

Jason Reitman scores with his latest and best film to date. Full Story »

Fabrications assemblage art show features bright colors, pieces made from found objects. Full Story »

You may not be spending your holiday in Rio de Janeiro this year, but you can have a bit of its tropical flare and color in your home or on your patio. Full Story »

After five years as executive director, and seven years with the project, Granada Theater leader announces that he is leaving the organization. Full Story »

UCSB report says attractive female flies suffer more than homelier counterparts. Full Story »

John Blondell directs this new take on the classic Dickens tale. Full Story »

The Festival of Lights aims to celebrate and educate Santa Barbarans on five different world holiday traditions. Full Story »

Last day to buy a tree for a military family through Anthony’s Christmas Trees and Wreaths. Full Story »

Students unite with staff to protest rising inaccessibility of the UC. Full Story »

Public comment period opens, and the Forest Service will hold an open house on December 9. Full Story »

The San Francisco indie rockers teamed up with Dominant Legs and the Morning Benders for a sold-out Sunday night show. Full Story »

The department’s annual fall concert included choreography by students and staff. Full Story »

Ask a Stylist has very helpful hints for making the most of a reduced salon budget. Full Story »

Stephanie Zimbalist gives an outstanding performance in this one-woman show based on the life of actress Katharine Hepburn. Full Story »

Tobey Maguire, Jake Gyllenhaal, and Natalie Portman all give great performances in this dark family drama about the emotional impacts of war. Full Story »

Raid on recycling fund threatens container-refund centers statewide, but not in Santa Barbara. Full Story »

The KCSBeat winds up its not-so-brief-anymore history by celebrating the high-tech 2000s. Full Story »

Turn in strands of incandescent holiday bulbs for multi-colored light-emitting diodes. Full Story »

Top-ranked DP girls host Santa Barbara in water polo; 37th SBCC Classic basketball tournament. Full Story »

The So Cal reggae band incited a dance party during their Saturday night show in Goleta. Full Story »