As the holiday season approaches, the Santa Barbara Rescue Mission (SBRM) is launching its annual Turkey Drive and preparing to host a community Thanksgiving Feast to bring warmth, comfort, and joy to ...

Press releases are posted on Independent.com as a free community service. SANTA BARBARA, CA – The Santa Barbara Rescue Mission (SBRM) is pleased to announce its upcoming Graduation Ceremony and ...

Near Monterey, California" National Museum of American History Picture postcard, "Santa Ynez Mission, Founded 1804, near Santa Barbara, Calif." National Museum of American History Picture postcard, ...

And it's this diversity (along with Santa Barbara's stunning mountain views) that differentiates this botanical park from others. Highlights of the garden include the historic Mission Dam and ...