When a massive fire erupted at one of the world's largest lithium-ion battery storage facilities in Monterey County, it ...

Nominations are currently being accepted for this year's Spotlight Awards in Santa Cruz County. The award is meant to honor artists who have significant talent, but whose work haven't yet been ...

Lawmakers are calling on the state to expedite rules for ember-resistant defensible space zones around homes that some ...

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (KGO ... Now, one year later, social workers continue to sound the alarm over what they are calling an understaffing crisis. "In fact, as of today, it has been worse ...

According to the Santa Ana Police Department, officers responded to an assault with a deadly weapon call around 3:00 p.m. at 3800 S. Bristol Street. Once officers arrived, they found an ...

Press releases are posted on Independent.com as a free community service. SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — January 10, 2025 — The Santa Barbara Symphony is thrilled to announce the launch of a groundbreaking ...

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From St. Nick to Santa to Kris Kringle, why we have different names for the jolly bringer of Christmas gifts You may call him Santa Claus, but the bearded guy in the red suit is a man known by ...

Celebrate the holiday season with a visit from Santa Claus. Bring the kids to take photos with Santa at our tree lightings and holiday celebrations.