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Two sides agree on planning process for builder’s remedy project on Cathedral Oaks Road. independent.com/2025/07/01/gol…

Award-winning journalists will be in conversation about their new books. independent.com/2025/07/01/tod…

A contagious sense of delight fills the Santa Barbara Bowl. independent.com/?p=637480

The Bureau of Land Management announces public comment is open for proposed oil and gas leasing and development on more than 400,000 acres of federal land from Fresno to Ventura counties. Read more: pulse.ly/akmzygjozj

Buses will continue to run as union negotiations improved in last 24 hours. pulse.ly/oefqha1pro

As Cody’s Café celebrates its 30th anniversary, owner Martín Renteria reflects on his long road to taking over one of Santa Barbara’s favorite diners.

The Madera Fire, which broke out Wednesday afternoon along State Route 166 between Highway 101 and New Cuyama, exploded to 35,530 acres overnight. independent.com/2025/07/02/mad…

Santa Barbara County collected less than a million dollars from the cannabis industry in the third quarter of the fiscal year. pulse.ly/ptrsvqlpmk

Joseph Isaac Medina, 32, died after his truck drove off West Ocean Avenue west of Lompoc on Wednesday. pulse.ly/lsz5wsebqg

The Madre Fire has expanded to 52,593 acres as of 5:17 p.m. on Thursday, still with only 5 percent containment, according to CalFire. pulse.ly/dlvwapkkpm

‘Holmes and Watson’ comes to the Solvang Festival Theater. pulse.ly/tnwbf4axrn

The Battistone Foundation provides 190 units of housing for low-income seniors near downtown Santa Barbara. This week, the foundation announced it plans to sell the properties in a private auction. Read more: pulse.ly/mtrldbjenw

A little escapism plus ‘Puttin’ on the Ritz’ in SBCC Theatre Group’s new production. pulse.ly/wegyxuhhbb

City cops need to start enforcing e-bike traffic rules like they mean it, the report concludes. pulse.ly/4uf8bcngic

An eviction notice dated June 11 was posted on the lower State Street restaurant and event space’s window. pulse.ly/cxaot8xwmm

James Rolfe, an 85-year-old dentist, just returned home from Palestine. On the West Bank, he made do with teeth in much worse condition than he might see in Santa Barbara. ⁠ ⁠ The reality was far worse than he’d imagined.⁠ ⁠ Read more: pulse.ly/p7hj589vmg ⁠

Mixology master Alberto Battaglini and Chef Johnny McDermott are mixing up the small-town Santa Ynez scene. Read more: pulse.ly/dnrq4petdf

California districts have not received Congressionally appropriated money for after school programs, academic enrichment, English-learner services, teacher professional development and migrant education. independent.com/2025/07/06/cal…

An investigation found dangerous food-handling practices; the Grand Jury asked for more frequent inspections. Read more: pulse.ly/vrdqpa6kj1

Federal agents refused to identify themselves in videotaped interactions on July 6 and 7. Read more: pulse.ly/hpq96aoc3z