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UCSB — 50 Years Ago This Week

A look back at UCSB’s former paper, El Gaucho. Read story.

By Nicki Arnold

Halloween in Isla Vista — Times Three

Eye on I.V.’s three columnists each offer a perspective on the past ... Read story.

By Nicki Arnold, Cat Neushul, Henry Sarria

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StylePhile

You know you’re a retro-head when you’d rather spend your lunch hour soaking up the design-porn on a TiVo’d episode of Mad Men than enjoying three martinis yourself. Read story.

By Shannon Kelley
Thursday, November 20, 2008
Peeps

Peeping (Red)

What a week! Last Monday found me overwhelmed by a sweet, nervous-yet-excited sense of anticipation reminiscent of how I’d feel ... Read story.

By Shannon Kelley

Savory Peeps

Why, if you were comfortably perched at the helm of one of the hottest, sweetest, most recession-proof businesses in town, ... Read story.

By Shannon Kelley

The First Ladies of the Dream Foundation Fundraiser

Last Friday evening found me at the Bacara, decked out for one of my favorite annual events, The First Ladies ... Read story.

By Shannon Kelley
Style

StylePhile

You know you’re a retro-head when you’d rather spend your lunch hour soaking up the design-porn on a TiVo’d episode ... Read story.

By Shannon Kelley
My Life

It’s Dia de los Muertos, Carlos Brown!

Some thoughts on candy skulls in a land in which the jack-o’-lantern is king. Read story.

By Adrian Castañeda
Gardening

Compost Tea

You’ve incorporated lots of compost or other high-quality organic matter (like well-rotted manure) into the soil in your garden and ... Read story.

By Virginia Hayes
History 101

‘What is the story behind the origin of the Santa Barbara Foundation?’

For 80 years, the Santa Barbara Foundation has served the community through an ever-growing program of grants and loans supporting ... Read story.

By Michael Redmon
Animals

Don't Be Bat-Freaked on Halloween

Learning how to love the nearly 20 bat species living in Santa Barbara, Ventura, and San Luis Obispo counties. Read story.

By Shannon Switzer
Health & Fitness

Flu Shots

Why getting the flu vaccination makes sense for most people. Read story.

By Isabelle T. Walker
Starshine

Dear Prop. 8 Supporters

You may think you won, but really you’re losers. Read story.

By Starshine Roshell
Business News Roundup

Budget Cuts Hits Housing Mediation Hard

The task force has been unable to supervise as many negotiations between tenants and landlords. Read story.

By Nick Welsh
Healthspan

Timeless Beauty

Women of a certain age take umbrage. Read story.

By Michael Seabaugh
Kids & Parents

Fun at the Fair!

On Sunday, October 26, from 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Crane Country Day School celebrates its 80th anniversary with its hallmark Country ... Read story.

By Indy Staff
Nature

Richard Leaky Talks Extinction

If you’ve ever wanted to hear a controversial and world-renowned paleontologist, wildlife conservationist, Kenyan political figure, and climate-change expert share ... Read story.

By Shannon Switzer
Spirituality

Halloween — Historically Speaking

This weekend’s festivities have roots in bygone feasts both Christian and non-Christian. Read story.

By Elena Gray-Blanc

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