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Astrology By Rob Brezsny

Week of December 26.

Hillside House Shines the Light on Abilities in Santa Barbara

Hillside House Shines the Light on Abilities in Santa Barbara

Photo By Leslie Dinaberg | Photos by Ingrid Bostrom

Magical holiday lights and decorations open to all through the end of December.

Live Oak Unitarian Helps Community Stay Warm with ‘Chase the Chill’

Live Oak Unitarian Helps Community Stay Warm with ‘Chase the Chill’

Community By Ryan P. Cruz

Hundreds of scarves, hats, socks, and gloves are available at locations throughout Goleta and Isla Vista

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Santa Barbara’s Christmas Bird Count: A Great Tradition

Santa Barbara’s Christmas Bird Count: A Great Tradition

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

SBCC’s Nursing Program Found the Perfect Prescription for Kim Hurley

SBCC’s Nursing Program Found the Perfect Prescription for Kim Hurley

SBCC Alumni Spotlights By Tiana Molony

Reflecting on 24 Years of Crisis Care at Direct Relief

Reflecting on 24 Years of Crisis Care at Direct Relief

Cover Story By Matt Kettmann

Finding Community Through Reading

Finding Community Through Reading

Books By Meaghan Clark Tiernan

Holiday Spirit Parade Hits Carpinteria

Holiday Spirit Parade Hits Carpinteria

Photo By Leslie Dinaberg | Photos by Ingrid Bostrom

Montecito Shines Bright with 2024 Holidays

Montecito Shines Bright with 2024 Holidays

Photo By Leslie Dinaberg | Photos by Ingrid Bostrom

A Bird’s-Eye View of The Post in Montecito

A Bird’s-Eye View of The Post in Montecito

Business By Leslie Dinaberg

Free Will Astrology

Free Will Astrology

Astrology By Rob Brezsny

The Healing Power of Father Gregory Boyle Hits Santa Barbara

The Healing Power of Father Gregory Boyle Hits Santa Barbara

Community By Leslie Dinaberg

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Community

Hillside House Shines the Light on Abilities in Santa Barbara

Hillside House Shines the Light on Abilities in Santa Barbara

Photo By Leslie Dinaberg | Photos by Ingrid Bostrom

Live Oak Unitarian Helps Community Stay Warm with ‘Chase the Chill’

Live Oak Unitarian Helps Community Stay Warm with ‘Chase the Chill’

Community By Ryan P. Cruz

Reflecting on 24 Years of Crisis Care at Direct Relief

Reflecting on 24 Years of Crisis Care at Direct Relief

Cover Story By Matt Kettmann

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History

The Ellwood Special Route

The Ellwood Special Route

History By Justin M. Ruhge

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

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My Life

Maybe Once-in-a-Lifetime Chance

Maybe Once-in-a-Lifetime Chance

My Life By Cynthia Carbone Ward

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

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Animals

Santa Barbara’s Christmas Bird Count: A Great Tradition

Santa Barbara’s Christmas Bird Count: A Great Tradition

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

Not Horsing Around

Not Horsing Around

Special Stories By Andrea Weir Estrada

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

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Adoptable Pets

Stella

Adoptable Pets By Lisa Acho Remorenko

Meech and Pippy

Meech and Pippy

Adoptable Pets By Lisa Acho Remorenko

Buddy and Delorean

Buddy and Delorean

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

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

Empty Bowls Event Draws 800 Foodbank Supporters

Empty Bowls Event Draws 800 Foodbank Supporters

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

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

Hiding in Plain Sight

Hiding in Plain Sight

Cardio Confidential By Amy R. Ramos

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Sports

UC Santa Barbara Freshman Manu Duah Selected First Overall in MLS SuperDraft by San Diego FC

UC Santa Barbara Freshman Manu Duah Selected First Overall in MLS SuperDraft by San Diego FC

Sports By Victor Bryant

Dos Pueblos Goes Cold in Non-League Loss to Foothill

Dos Pueblos Goes Cold in Non-League Loss to Foothill

Sports By Victor Bryant

Rudy Blue Drains Buzzer-Beater to Lift Bishop Diego over Cate 63-62

Rudy Blue Drains Buzzer-Beater to Lift Bishop Diego over Cate 63-62

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

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

Surfliner Inn Project Back on Track in Downtown Carpinteria

Surfliner Inn Project Back on Track in Downtown Carpinteria

Business By Ryan P. Cruz

Supervisors Allow Santa Barbara Wine BID to Move Forward

Supervisors Allow Santa Barbara Wine BID to Move Forward

Business By Matt Kettmann

A Bird’s-Eye View of The Post in Montecito

A Bird’s-Eye View of The Post in Montecito

Business By Leslie Dinaberg

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Education

Riveting Remote Control Car Competition at Westmont

Riveting Remote Control Car Competition at Westmont

Education By Madeline Slogoff

Schools of Thought, 2024 Edition

Schools of Thought, 2024 Edition

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

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