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Protecting Our Beaches, Our Oceans, Our Resources

Protecting Our Beaches, Our Oceans, Our Resources

Living By Meaghan Clark Tiernan

A celebration of the Santa Barbara Channel Whale Heritage Area’s first anniversary.

Kaarem Santa Barbara Brings a Sweet Treat to Fashion

Kaarem Santa Barbara Brings a Sweet Treat to Fashion

Business By Tia Trinh

Finding community through traditional Vietnamese garment making and craft.

A Glowing Wonderland of Flora and Fauna at the Santa Barbara Zoo

A Glowing Wonderland of Flora and Fauna at the Santa Barbara Zoo

Indy Parenting By Tyler Hayden

ZooLights returns bigger and brighter than ever.

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Justin Fantl’s ‘Santa Rosae’ Celebrates the Channel Islands

Justin Fantl’s ‘Santa Rosae’ Celebrates the Channel Islands

Outdoors By Matt Kettmann

‘Unite to Light the Night’ Ignites Fun and Fundraising at Santa Barbara Community Arts Workshop

‘Unite to Light the Night’ Ignites Fun and Fundraising at Santa Barbara Community Arts Workshop

Photo By Leslie Dinaberg | Photos by Sarita Relis Photography

Free Will Astrology

Free Will Astrology

Astrology By Rob Brezsny

And So It Begins …

And So It Begins …

Starshine By Starshine Roshell

ADHD Isn’t Just a ‘Kids’ Thing

ADHD Isn’t Just a ‘Kids’ Thing

Health By Rebecca Capps, LMFT

Santa Barbara Teen Grace Gerenser Prepares for the Be Beautiful Be Yourself Fashion Show

Santa Barbara Teen Grace Gerenser Prepares for the Be Beautiful Be Yourself Fashion Show

Community By Tia Trinh

From Trash to Treasure for Teddy Bear Cancer Foundation

From Trash to Treasure for Teddy Bear Cancer Foundation

Community By Tiana Molony

‘Buckets of Feelings’: Post-Election Vigil Held in Wake of Trump Win

‘Buckets of Feelings’: Post-Election Vigil Held in Wake of Trump Win

Community By Callie Fausey

New Carpinteria Store Brings Wellness Products to the Neighborhood

New Carpinteria Store Brings Wellness Products to the Neighborhood

Business By Clarissa Rios

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Community

‘Unite to Light the Night’ Ignites Fun and Fundraising at Santa Barbara Community Arts Workshop

‘Unite to Light the Night’ Ignites Fun and Fundraising at Santa Barbara Community Arts Workshop

Photo By Leslie Dinaberg | Photos by Sarita Relis Photography

Santa Barbara Teen Grace Gerenser Prepares for the Be Beautiful Be Yourself Fashion Show

Santa Barbara Teen Grace Gerenser Prepares for the Be Beautiful Be Yourself Fashion Show

Community By Tia Trinh

From Trash to Treasure for Teddy Bear Cancer Foundation

From Trash to Treasure for Teddy Bear Cancer Foundation

Community By Tiana Molony

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History

UC Santa Barbara Library Preserves Local History Using Family Films

UC Santa Barbara Library Preserves Local History Using Family Films

History By Ellery Wakeman

Blending Beauty and History on a Riviera Hillside

Blending Beauty and History on a Riviera Hillside

History By Sarah Sinclair

‘We Knew What Was Important’

‘We Knew What Was Important’

History By Cynthia Carbone Ward

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My Life

Reflections on The Santa Ynez Valley Women Hikers

Reflections on The Santa Ynez Valley Women Hikers

My Life By Cynthia Carbone Ward

A Blessed Life: My Father, the Preacher, the Santa Barbara Legend

A Blessed Life: My Father, the Preacher, the Santa Barbara Legend

My Life By Watsuki Harrington

My Life By Paul Forster

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Animals

Protecting Our Beaches, Our Oceans, Our Resources

Protecting Our Beaches, Our Oceans, Our Resources

Living By Meaghan Clark Tiernan

A Glowing Wonderland of Flora and Fauna at the Santa Barbara Zoo

A Glowing Wonderland of Flora and Fauna at the Santa Barbara Zoo

Indy Parenting By Tyler Hayden

Western Burrowing Owl Rescued After Being Stranded at Sea

Western Burrowing Owl Rescued After Being Stranded at Sea

Animals By Callie Fausey

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Adoptable Pets

Calvin and Peter, Martha and Marie, and Magic

Calvin and Peter, Martha and Marie, and Magic

Adoptable Pets By Lisa Acho Remorenko

Jango and Spreckles

Jango and Spreckles

Adoptable Pets By Lisa Acho Remorenko

Monet and Olive

Monet and Olive

Adoptable Pets By Lisa Acho Remorenko

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Travel

WILDWONDER Getaway Celebrates Women, Wellness, and Western Spirit in Santa Ynez

WILDWONDER Getaway Celebrates Women, Wellness, and Western Spirit in Santa Ynez

Travel By Hana-Lee Sedgwick

On the Road Again: Japan Stories

On the Road Again: Japan Stories

Travel By Mary Heebner, Photos by MacDuff Everton

Hip Hotel in the Heart of Solvang

Hip Hotel in the Heart of Solvang

Travel By Leslie Dinaberg

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Society Matters

The Community Celebrates Opening of Michael Towbes Library Plaza

The Community Celebrates Opening of Michael Towbes Library Plaza

Society Matters By Gail Arnold

SEE International Celebrates 50 Years and 750,000 Sight-Restoring Surgeries

SEE International Celebrates 50 Years and 750,000 Sight-Restoring Surgeries

Society Matters By Gail Arnold

Nobel Laureate Discusses CRISPR with Arts & Lectures and Cancer Foundation Supporters

Nobel Laureate Discusses CRISPR with Arts & Lectures and Cancer Foundation Supporters

Columns By Gail Arnold

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Science & Tech

UCSB Takes On Father Time

UCSB Takes On Father Time

Science & Tech By Tyler Hayden

UC Santa Barbara Art Professor Lisa Jevbratt Explores History of Plants Through Textiles

UC Santa Barbara Art Professor Lisa Jevbratt Explores History of Plants Through Textiles

Science & Tech By Debra Herrick, UCSB's 'The Current'

UC Santa Barbara Undergrads Design Innovative Weight Workout Machine That’s Accessible to People Who Use Wheelchairs

UC Santa Barbara Undergrads Design Innovative Weight Workout Machine That’s Accessible to People Who Use Wheelchairs

Science & Tech By James Badham, UCSB’s ‘The Current’

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Cardio Confidential

Bridge to Fitness in Santa Barbara’s Loreto Plaza

Bridge to Fitness in Santa Barbara’s Loreto Plaza

Cardio Confidential By Amy Ramos

Hiding in Plain Sight

Hiding in Plain Sight

Cardio Confidential By Amy R. Ramos

Hot Stuff, Cool Vibes

Hot Stuff, Cool Vibes

Cardio Confidential By Amy R. Ramos

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Sports

Bishop Diego Drops CIF-SS Division 3 Championship Match to Long Beach Poly in Five-Set Classic

Bishop Diego Drops CIF-SS Division 3 Championship Match to Long Beach Poly in Five-Set Classic

Sports By Victor Bryant

Historic Season for San Marcos Football Program Comes to an End After Playoff Loss to Chino

Historic Season for San Marcos Football Program Comes to an End After Playoff Loss to Chino

Sports By Victor Bryant

Santa Barbara High Football Eliminated by El Modena in Playoff Opener

Santa Barbara High Football Eliminated by El Modena in Playoff Opener

Sports By Victor Bryant

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The Cannabis Corner

Iration x Autumn Brands Launch Party

Iration x Autumn Brands Launch Party

Cannabis By Leslie Dinaberg

Megan’s Organic Market Opens Friendly Dispensary in Old Town Goleta

Megan’s Organic Market Opens Friendly Dispensary in Old Town Goleta

Living By Samantha Durbin

Santa Barbara’s Happy Chance Gets Concentrated

Santa Barbara’s Happy Chance Gets Concentrated

The Cannabis Corner By Matt Kettmann

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Outdoors

Justin Fantl’s ‘Santa Rosae’ Celebrates the Channel Islands

Justin Fantl’s ‘Santa Rosae’ Celebrates the Channel Islands

Outdoors By Matt Kettmann

Blending Beauty and History on a Riviera Hillside

Blending Beauty and History on a Riviera Hillside

History By Sarah Sinclair

Buellton Community Garden to Have Official Opening on September 7

Buellton Community Garden to Have Official Opening on September 7

Outdoors By Lauren Chiou

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Art

How Art Opens the Mind

How Art Opens the Mind

Arts & Entertainment By Debra Herrick, UCSB’s ’The Current'

UC Santa Barbara’s Art, Design & Architecture Museum Gifted with Kendrick Bangs Kellogg Archives

UC Santa Barbara’s Art, Design & Architecture Museum Gifted with Kendrick Bangs Kellogg Archives

Art By Debra Herrick, UCSB’s 'The Current'

‘Today’s Today Is Today’ Brings Multi-Generational Artists Together at UC Santa Barbara

‘Today’s Today Is Today’ Brings Multi-Generational Artists Together at UC Santa Barbara

Art By Debra Herrick, UCSB’s ’The Current'

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Business

Carpinteria Mainstay Robitaille’s Fine Candies to Close in December 2024

Carpinteria Mainstay Robitaille’s Fine Candies to Close in December 2024

Business By Ryan P. Cruz

Ag Enterprise Ordinance for Santa Barbara County Gets a Reset

Ag Enterprise Ordinance for Santa Barbara County Gets a Reset

Business By Jean Yamamura

Santa Barbara’s Art Essentials Moving to 1200 Block of State Street

Santa Barbara’s Art Essentials Moving to 1200 Block of State Street

Business By Christina McDermott

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Education

Ahoy, “Mystic Whaler”!

Ahoy, “Mystic Whaler”!

By Jean Yamamura | Photos by Luke Stimson

When FAFSA Failed Our Students

When FAFSA Failed Our Students

Education By Cassie Lancaster

Mental Health Gets the Spotlight at Student-Run TEDx Talk

Mental Health Gets the Spotlight at Student-Run TEDx Talk

Education By Callie Fausey

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