Maps: A Love Story

Some people keep love letters. I have maps – beautifully detailed hand-drawn maps made for me by my husband over the years.

Food Literacy

There is a term used in food-system circles which is: “The Santa Barbara Syndrome,” which at first I thought might be the euphoric state that overtakes someone who lives in such a beautiful place; but apparently it refers to our agricultural situation, where 99% of all the produce we grow is shipped out of the county, and virtually everything we eat is trucked in from elsewhere.

New Noise Thanks All for 2012 Success

More than 4,000 music fans, musicians, and music business experts converged on the streets and venues of Santa Barbara this past week to listen, learn, and connect via the fourth annual New Noise Santa Barbara Music Festival & Conference.

Pit Bull Parade

Dogs dressed in costumes promenade down the bike path from the pier to East Beach, garnering pets and smiles along the way.

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