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Hike and Ramble On | It’s a Great Time to Get Outside and Enjoy Santa Barbara’s Trails

Hike and Ramble On | It’s a Great Time to Get Outside and Enjoy Santa Barbara’s Trails

Outdoors By Chuck Graham

From Guadalupe to Carpinteria, Montecito, the Channel Islands, and more, there’s no shortage of great spots to enjoy nature.

Slammed Into a Fun Night with the Brawlin’ Betties

Slammed Into a Fun Night with the Brawlin’ Betties

Photo By Tyler Hayden, Photos by Nataschia Hadley

Santa Barbara’s roller derby team whips up a victory against Antelope Valley’s Wasteland.

Jazz Haven in Paso: Blame It on the Wine

Jazz Haven in Paso: Blame It on the Wine

Travel By Josef Woodard

The high-end Libretto jazz club in Paso Robles is an unexpected jewel a transformed wine
country town.

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Lil Buck and Jon Boogz Take Street Dance to the Classroom

Lil Buck and Jon Boogz Take Street Dance to the Classroom

Cover Story By Leslie Dinaberg

Schools of Thought, 2024 Edition

Schools of Thought, 2024 Edition

Schools of Thought By Indy Staff

A Gateway for First-Gen College Students

A Gateway for First-Gen College Students

Schools of Thought By Indy Staff

A Promise Worth Keeping

A Promise Worth Keeping

Schools of Thought By Rebecca Horrigan

Midland School DEIJ Film Festival Spotlights Historically Marginalized People

Midland School DEIJ Film Festival Spotlights Historically Marginalized People

Schools of Thought By Rebecca Horrigan

Understanding the Four Stages of Development

Understanding the Four Stages of Development

Schools of Thought By Margaux Lovely

Where Academic Achievement Meets Personal Growth

Where Academic Achievement Meets Personal Growth

Schools of Thought By Ellery Wakeman

Love for Thy Neighbor Through Engineering

Love for Thy Neighbor Through Engineering

Schools of Thought By Callie Fausey

Flourishing Together: A Holistic Approach to Social-Emotional Learning

Flourishing Together: A Holistic Approach to Social-Emotional Learning

Schools of Thought By Indy Staff

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Community

Slammed Into a Fun Night with the Brawlin’ Betties

Slammed Into a Fun Night with the Brawlin’ Betties

Photo By Tyler Hayden, Photos by Nataschia Hadley

Life of Political Strategist Mollie Culver to Be Celebrated in Santa Barbara on Saturday

Life of Political Strategist Mollie Culver to Be Celebrated in Santa Barbara on Saturday

Community By Nick Welsh

‘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

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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

Goatsucker! Elings Park Poorwills Provide Plenty of Excitement Right Here in Santa Barbara

Goatsucker! Elings Park Poorwills Provide Plenty of Excitement Right Here in Santa Barbara

Birding By Hugh Ranson, Member of the Santa Barbara Audubon Society

Protecting Our Beaches, Our Oceans, Our Resources

Protecting Our Beaches, Our Oceans, Our Resources

Animals 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

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Adoptable Pets

Buddy and Delorean

Buddy and Delorean

Adoptable Pets By Lisa Acho Remorenko

Adoptable Pets By Lisa Acho Remorenko

Calvin and Peter, Martha and Marie, and Magic

Calvin and Peter, Martha and Marie, and Magic

Adoptable Pets By Lisa Acho Remorenko

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Travel

Jazz Haven in Paso: Blame It on the Wine

Jazz Haven in Paso: Blame It on the Wine

Travel By Josef Woodard

Vitamin Sea Gives a Whole New View of Life in Santa Barbara

Vitamin Sea Gives a Whole New View of Life in Santa Barbara

Travel By Leslie Dinaberg

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

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Society Matters

Empty Bowls Event Draws 800 Foodbank Supporters

Empty Bowls Event Draws 800 Foodbank Supporters

Society Matters By Gail Arnold

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

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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

Gauchos Defeat UCLA 1-0 in Overtime and Advance in NCAA Tournament on Nicolas Willumsen’s Game-Winning Goal

Gauchos Defeat UCLA 1-0 in Overtime and Advance in NCAA Tournament on Nicolas Willumsen’s Game-Winning Goal

Sports By Victor Bryant

Slow Start Dooms Gauchos in 79-76 Loss to UTEP

Slow Start Dooms Gauchos in 79-76 Loss to UTEP

Sports By Victor Bryant

UC Santa Barbara Men’s Soccer Draws UCLA for NCAA Tournament First Round Match on Thursday

UC Santa Barbara Men’s Soccer Draws UCLA for NCAA Tournament First Round Match on Thursday

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

Hike and Ramble On | It’s a Great Time to Get Outside and Enjoy Santa Barbara’s Trails

Hike and Ramble On | It’s a Great Time to Get Outside and Enjoy Santa Barbara’s Trails

Outdoors By Chuck Graham

The Santa Barbara Botanic Garden Opens New Trail Area in Honor of National Hiking Day

The Santa Barbara Botanic Garden Opens New Trail Area in Honor of National Hiking Day

Outdoors By Ella Bailey

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

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

Outdoors By Matt Kettmann

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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

Santa Barbara Council Upholds Plans for Second-Largest Hotel in City

Santa Barbara Council Upholds Plans for Second-Largest Hotel in City

Business By Ryan P. Cruz

Trump’s Proposed Tariffs, Especially on China and Mexico, Could Hit California Hard

Trump’s Proposed Tariffs, Especially on China and Mexico, Could Hit California Hard

Business By Levi Sumagaysay, CalMatters

Santa Barbara Sky FC Delays Debut in United Soccer League to 2026

Santa Barbara Sky FC Delays Debut in United Soccer League to 2026

Sports By John Zant

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Education

Empathy and Equity: Central to the Mission

Empathy and Equity: Central to the Mission

Schools of Thought By Indy Staff

Lil Buck and Jon Boogz Take Street Dance to the Classroom

Lil Buck and Jon Boogz Take Street Dance to the Classroom

Cover Story By Leslie Dinaberg

Schools of Thought, 2024 Edition

Schools of Thought, 2024 Edition

Schools of Thought By Indy Staff

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