CHRISTMAS is the season of magic, wonder, and togetherness – a time when families gather to create cherished memories that ...

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. - Story time is packed at the Santa Barbara Children’s Library, Since opening in 2015, the library has grown from serving 3,700 ...

Del Mar Pumpkin Station Festivities include a carousel, rides, giant slides, a Ferris wheel, a train jump, a petting zoo and a play center, along with a pumpkin patch from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sundays ...

The popular Harvest Festival at theme park Silver Dollar City and Shepherd’s PumpkinFest are just a few of the fall festivals in the area. There's also 10,000 acres to wander at Dogwood Canyon Nature ...

Santa Monica has declared itself in fiscal distress amid a budget crisis driven by $229 million in sexual abuse settlement ...

"We're looking for a corporate citizen to step in and, for lack of a better term, be our Santa Claus," said Dave Brady, who ...

Celebrate the Navy’s 250th Birthday: Join in the celebration aboard the USS Hornet as the United States Navy celebrates its ...

Around the Bay Area, where the term “move fast and break things” originated, it’s easy to lose sight of the unique historical moments that have shaped our landscapes. Here are ...

The United States Postal Service (USPS) has relaunched Operation Santa, offering children the opportunity to write and send gifts to Santa.

Press releases are posted on Independent.com as a free community service. Santa Barbara, CA – This September, the Santa Barbara Public Library’s beloved Children’s Library marks a joyful milestone—10 ...

This Piece of Ground” North Coast Repertory Theater will present “Eisenhower: This Piece of Ground” from Wednesday, Oct.

The U.S. Postal Service's Operation Santa program connects volunteers with letters written to Santa by children and families. To participate, letters must be sent to 123 Elf Road, North Pole, 88888, ...