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Tomatomania’s Top Picks for 2025

Tomatomania’s Top Picks for 2025

Outdoors By Matt Kettmann

Mark Donofrio dishes on the best tomatoes, peppers, eggplants, and flowers to get during the Santa Ynez Valley gardening gathering on April 5-6.

Feel Lucky With the “Shamrock at the Rockwood” Gala

Feel Lucky With the “Shamrock at the Rockwood” Gala

Community By Madeline Slogoff

The Santa Barbara Choral Society presents its annual fundraising event with food & beverage, entertainment, and an auction.

Notes From the Vestibule

Notes From the Vestibule

My Life By Cynthia Carbone Ward

Our My Life contributor shares some thoughts on the new traffic patterns as we age.

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Dos Pueblos Student Journalists Take Spotlight on National Stage

Dos Pueblos Student Journalists Take Spotlight on National Stage

Education By Ryan P. Cruz

Economic Observations From Andrew Ross Sorkin

Economic Observations From Andrew Ross Sorkin

Business By Leslie Dinaberg

Band Applications Open for Santa Barbara’s Concerts in the Park

Band Applications Open for Santa Barbara’s Concerts in the Park

Music By Leslie Dinaberg

S.B. Fly Fishers Launching ‘Save Santa Barbara Steelhead’ Campaign

S.B. Fly Fishers Launching ‘Save Santa Barbara Steelhead’ Campaign

Environment By Callie Fausey

Baratunde Thurston Takes on Nature, Democracy, and Our Underlying Connections

Baratunde Thurston Takes on Nature, Democracy, and Our Underlying Connections

Community By Leslie Dinaberg

UC Santa Barbara Student Launches Largest Youth-Led Anti-Vaping Nonprofit in U.S.

UC Santa Barbara Student Launches Largest Youth-Led Anti-Vaping Nonprofit in U.S.

Health By Callie Fausey

A Journey with Rick Steves Celebrated TV Santa Barbara’s 50th Year of Broadcasting

A Journey with Rick Steves Celebrated TV Santa Barbara’s 50th Year of Broadcasting

Community By Ella Bailey

UC Santa Barbara Ranks Fifth in Prestigious Putnam Math Competition

UC Santa Barbara Ranks Fifth in Prestigious Putnam Math Competition

Education By Jasmine Moreno for UCSB’s ’The Current'

Free Will Astrology

Free Will Astrology

Astrology By Rob Brezsny

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Community

Feel Lucky With the “Shamrock at the Rockwood” Gala

Feel Lucky With the “Shamrock at the Rockwood” Gala

Community By Madeline Slogoff

Band Applications Open for Santa Barbara’s Concerts in the Park

Band Applications Open for Santa Barbara’s Concerts in the Park

Music By Leslie Dinaberg

Baratunde Thurston Takes on Nature, Democracy, and Our Underlying Connections

Baratunde Thurston Takes on Nature, Democracy, and Our Underlying Connections

Community By Leslie Dinaberg

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History

Radio History Archives Come to UC Santa Barbara

Radio History Archives Come to UC Santa Barbara

History By Johannes Steffens for UCSB’s ’The Current'

The Castle on the Hill

The Castle on the Hill

History By Justin M. Ruhge

The Ellwood Special Route

The Ellwood Special Route

History By Justin M. Ruhge

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My Life

Notes From the Vestibule

Notes From the Vestibule

My Life By Cynthia Carbone Ward

Your Astonishing Light

Your Astonishing Light

My Life By Cynthia Carbone Ward

Ted Adams Turns 85

Ted Adams Turns 85

Voices By Tom Moore

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Animals

S.B. Fly Fishers Launching ‘Save Santa Barbara Steelhead’ Campaign

S.B. Fly Fishers Launching ‘Save Santa Barbara Steelhead’ Campaign

Environment By Callie Fausey

Return of the Flying Penguin

Return of the Flying Penguin

Animals By Chuck Graham

California’s Marine Protected Areas Boost Fish Populations Across the State

California’s Marine Protected Areas Boost Fish Populations Across the State

Environment By Harrison Tasoff, UCSB's 'The Current'

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Adoptable Pets

Scooter

Adoptable Pets By Lisa Acho Remorenko

Blaze, Sammy and Reggie, and Monet

Blaze, Sammy and Reggie, and Monet

Adoptable Pets By Lisa Acho Remorenko

Adoptable Pets By Lisa Acho Remorenko

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Travel

Travel by Train

Travel by Train

Travel By Keith Hamm

Patagonia in Four Seasons

Patagonia in Four Seasons

Cover Story By Mary Heebner

Jazz Haven in Paso: Blame It on the Wine

Jazz Haven in Paso: Blame It on the Wine

Travel By Josef Woodard

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Society Matters

Society Matters | Year in Pictures

Society Matters | Year in Pictures

Society Matters By Gail Arnold

Casa del Herrero Celebrates the Holidays

Casa del Herrero Celebrates the Holidays

Society Matters By Gail Arnold

Gail Arnold’s Favorite Nonprofits of the Year

Gail Arnold’s Favorite Nonprofits of the Year

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

All About the Weights

All About the Weights

Cardio Confidential By Amy R. Ramos

Cloud Hands and Camaraderie

Cloud Hands and Camaraderie

Cardio Confidential By Amy R. Ramos

Bridge to Fitness in Santa Barbara’s Loreto Plaza

Bridge to Fitness in Santa Barbara’s Loreto Plaza

Cardio Confidential By Amy Ramos

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Sports

Gauchos Falter Late in 97-88 Loss to UC Irvine

Gauchos Falter Late in 97-88 Loss to UC Irvine

Sports By Victor Bryant

Bishop Diego Searching for Boys’ Basketball Head Coach

Bishop Diego Searching for Boys’ Basketball Head Coach

Sports By Victor Bryant

Santa Barbara’s Dream Season Ends with 78-45 Loss to Sierra Canyon

Santa Barbara’s Dream Season Ends with 78-45 Loss to Sierra Canyon

Sports By Victor Bryant

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The Cannabis Corner

A ‘Merry’ Jane Holiday Gift List

A ‘Merry’ Jane Holiday Gift List

The Cannabis Corner By Leslie Dinaberg

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

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Outdoors

Tomatomania’s Top Picks for 2025

Tomatomania’s Top Picks for 2025

Outdoors By Matt Kettmann

Mike on a Bike!

Mike on a Bike!

Outdoors By Madeline Slogoff

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

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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’s Tri-County Produce to Close Doors in April as Owner John Dixon Retires

Santa Barbara’s Tri-County Produce to Close Doors in April as Owner John Dixon Retires

Business By Ryan P. Cruz

Funding for Small Businesses — a Big Source of Jobs — at Risk Under Trump

Funding for Small Businesses — a Big Source of Jobs — at Risk Under Trump

Business By Levi Sumagaysay, CalMatters

What Federal Cuts to Public Media Funding Could Mean for Santa Barbara County

What Federal Cuts to Public Media Funding Could Mean for Santa Barbara County

Business By Christina McDermott

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Education

Dos Pueblos Student Journalists Take Spotlight on National Stage

Dos Pueblos Student Journalists Take Spotlight on National Stage

Education By Ryan P. Cruz

UC Santa Barbara Student Launches Largest Youth-Led Anti-Vaping Nonprofit in U.S.

UC Santa Barbara Student Launches Largest Youth-Led Anti-Vaping Nonprofit in U.S.

Health By Callie Fausey

UC Santa Barbara Ranks Fifth in Prestigious Putnam Math Competition

UC Santa Barbara Ranks Fifth in Prestigious Putnam Math Competition

Education By Jasmine Moreno for UCSB’s ’The Current'

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