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Santa Barbara Independent | April 21, 2007

When it comes to modern media, the revolution will not be televised. It's already happening on your computer screen. That's something we realized at The Santa Barbara Independent last year, so today we bring you our new website.

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Santa Barbara Independent

The Santa Barbara Independent, located in one of the California's most beautiful destination resort areas, provides the most comprehensive arts, entertainment and in-depth news coverage of the South Coast region. The 25-year-old Santa Barbara Independent is considered a must-read by...

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Market Served: Metropolitan Area
Address: 122 W. Figueroa St., Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Phone: (805) 965-5205

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