Beaver-inspired structures could limit flooding and benefit wildlife habitat, but state permitting is arduous.

If you are a wine lover, you may have seen, or even tried, a natural wine. They’ve been gaining a following for years, and the holidays could be a nice time to see what they’re about.

Thankfully, natural sleep aids can also effectively boost sleep. One of the more popular household remedies -- essential oils. If tea is not your favorite way to relax before bedtime ...

Ryan P. Cruz is a homegrown journalist, born and raised in Santa Barbara. Since joining the Santa Barbara Independent in 2021, he has covered a broad range of topics, including city government, ...