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Santa Barbara Cracks Top-Five Best Small Cities in U.S.

Santa Barbara Cracks Top-Five Best Small Cities in U.S.

Travel By Ryan P. Cruz

“Condé Nast Traveler” releases the results of its Readers Choice Awards, with Santa Barbara ranked as the fifth best small city in the country.

A Second Chance for Santa Barbara’s Senior Dogs

A Second Chance for Santa Barbara’s Senior Dogs

Animals By Tiana Molony

The Grey Muzzle Organization partners with local groups to help aging pups find homes.

Santa Barbara Rallies Around Longtime Resident and Artist Michael Long

Santa Barbara Rallies Around Longtime Resident and Artist Michael Long

Community By Madeline Slogoff

Donations are open through GoFundMe to support the artist’s recovery.

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Carpinteria Hosts a Lively Scene of Avocado Green

Carpinteria Hosts a Lively Scene of Avocado Green

Food By Ingrid Bostrom

A Night of Legends at The Granada Theatre

A Night of Legends at The Granada Theatre

Theater By Tiana Molony

Free Will Astrology

Free Will Astrology

Astrology By Rob Brezsny

From the Farallones to Santa Barbara, Catherine Breed Keeps Swimming

From the Farallones to Santa Barbara, Catherine Breed Keeps Swimming

Sports By Christina McDermott

Santa Barbara City College Visits St. Vincent’s Campus to Make Education Attainable

Santa Barbara City College Visits St. Vincent’s Campus to Make Education Attainable

Education By Elaine Sanders

Santa Barbara County Animal Shelters Temporarily Close Due to Computer System Failure

Santa Barbara County Animal Shelters Temporarily Close Due to Computer System Failure

Animals By Elaine Sanders

From Montecito Tragedy to Statewide Change

From Montecito Tragedy to Statewide Change

Health By Sara Bush

Santa Barbara High School Welcomes New-and-Improved Student Wellness Center

Santa Barbara High School Welcomes New-and-Improved Student Wellness Center

Education By Elaine Sanders

Star-Studded One805LIVE! Brings The Temptations, Pat Benatar, Oprah, and More to Support First Responders

Star-Studded One805LIVE! Brings The Temptations, Pat Benatar, Oprah, and More to Support First Responders

Music By Ingrid Bostrom

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Community

Santa Barbara Rallies Around Longtime Resident and Artist Michael Long

Santa Barbara Rallies Around Longtime Resident and Artist Michael Long

Community By Madeline Slogoff

Carpinteria Hosts a Lively Scene of Avocado Green

Carpinteria Hosts a Lively Scene of Avocado Green

Food By Ingrid Bostrom

A Night of Legends at The Granada Theatre

A Night of Legends at The Granada Theatre

Theater By Tiana Molony

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History

The Western States and the Story of Women’s Right to Vote

The Western States and the Story of Women’s Right to Vote

Living By Kathleen Rogers

Celebrating Four Decades of the ‘Santa Barbara Independent’

Celebrating Four Decades of the ‘Santa Barbara Independent’

Indy 40 By Indy Staff

What We’re Losing in the Santa Rosa Island Fire

What We’re Losing in the Santa Rosa Island Fire

Wildfire By Taylor Viens, Executive Director of the Chrisman California Islands Center

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My Life

Stay Alarmed, Keep Dancing

Stay Alarmed, Keep Dancing

My Life By Cynthia Carbone Ward

In Santa Barbara: The Oldest Stories for the Newest World

In Santa Barbara: The Oldest Stories for the Newest World

My Life By Elena Ilina Nicklasson

Saying Goodbye to Santa Rosa Dorm

Saying Goodbye to Santa Rosa Dorm

My Life By Matt Kettmann

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Animals

A Second Chance for Santa Barbara’s Senior Dogs

A Second Chance for Santa Barbara’s Senior Dogs

Animals By Tiana Molony

Santa Barbara County Animal Shelters Temporarily Close Due to Computer System Failure

Santa Barbara County Animal Shelters Temporarily Close Due to Computer System Failure

Animals By Elaine Sanders

Snowy Plovers Return to the Wild — with a Little Bling

Snowy Plovers Return to the Wild — with a Little Bling

Animals By Callie Fausey

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Adoptable Pets

Tundra

Adoptable Pets By Lisa Acho Remorenko

Murphy and Trixie

Murphy and Trixie

Adoptable Pets By Lisa Acho Remorenko

Adoptable Pets By Lisa Acho Remorenko

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Travel

Santa Barbara Cracks Top-Five Best Small Cities in U.S.

Santa Barbara Cracks Top-Five Best Small Cities in U.S.

Travel By Ryan P. Cruz

Santa Barbara Is Making the Bed-and-Breakfast Cool Again

Santa Barbara Is Making the Bed-and-Breakfast Cool Again

Travel By Tiana Molony

The Quiet Spell of Castle Combe

The Quiet Spell of Castle Combe

Travel By Tiana Molony

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Society Matters

Friendship Center Hosts Family Reunion on Its 50th Anniversary

Friendship Center Hosts Family Reunion on Its 50th Anniversary

Society Matters By Gail Arnold

Tails of Hope Raises Life-Saving Funds for Shelter Animals

Tails of Hope Raises Life-Saving Funds for Shelter Animals

Society Matters By Gail Arnold

Community Comes Together at Goleta Dam Dinner

Community Comes Together at Goleta Dam Dinner

Society Matters By Gail Arnold

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Science & Tech

The Santa Barbara Botanic Garden is Burning Plants — For Science

The Santa Barbara Botanic Garden is Burning Plants — For Science

Science & Tech By Callie Fausey

From Santa Barbara Schools to 22 Million Students: How ParentSquare Connected the Dots

From Santa Barbara Schools to 22 Million Students: How ParentSquare Connected the Dots

Business By Tyler Hayden

The Race to Save Golden Rockweed

The Race to Save Golden Rockweed

Science & Tech By Chuck Graham

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Cardio Confidential

Inside the Welcoming World of Warrior Soul Combat

Inside the Welcoming World of Warrior Soul Combat

Cardio Confidential By Amy R. Ramos

Suit Up, Get Zapped: Inside Santa Barbara’s EMS Workout Studio, EMS Body Atelier

Suit Up, Get Zapped: Inside Santa Barbara’s EMS Workout Studio, EMS Body Atelier

Cardio Confidential By Amy R. Ramos

Still Dancing After All These Years

Still Dancing After All These Years

Cardio Confidential By Amy R. Ramos

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Sports

SBART Press Luncheon: Karina Urzua Receives Phil Womble Award

SBART Press Luncheon: Karina Urzua Receives Phil Womble Award

Sports By Victor Bryant

UC Santa Barbara Men’s Soccer Defeats Utah Valley 3-2 and Moves to First Place in Big West

UC Santa Barbara Men’s Soccer Defeats Utah Valley 3-2 and Moves to First Place in Big West

Sports By Victor Bryant

San Marcos Drops Homecoming Game 51-15 to Fillmore

San Marcos Drops Homecoming Game 51-15 to Fillmore

Sports By Xavier Pereyra

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The Cannabis Corner

Unpacking the Origins of 4/20

Unpacking the Origins of 4/20

Cannabis By Ella Heydenfeldt

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

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Outdoors

A Future in Full Bloom

A Future in Full Bloom

Cover Story By Callie Fausey

As Snake Sightings Increase Across California, Dog Trainers Promote Prevention

As Snake Sightings Increase Across California, Dog Trainers Promote Prevention

Pets & Animals By Tiana Molony

Point Conception Institute: The ‘Living Laboratory’

Point Conception Institute: The ‘Living Laboratory’

Outdoors By Keith Hamm

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Art

Get Out and Sketch, Santa Barbara

Get Out and Sketch, Santa Barbara

Art By Meaghan Clark Tiernan

All for Art for All

All for Art for All

Visual Arts By Josef Woodard

How Art Opens the Mind

How Art Opens the Mind

Arts & Entertainment By Debra Herrick, UCSB’s ’The Current'

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Business

Santa Barbara Cracks Top-Five Best Small Cities in U.S.

Santa Barbara Cracks Top-Five Best Small Cities in U.S.

Travel By Ryan P. Cruz

Jeff Bridges and Family to Take Over Prime State Street Gallery in Santa Barbara

Jeff Bridges and Family to Take Over Prime State Street Gallery in Santa Barbara

Business By Josef Woodard

Jim Knell’s Big Move: Santa Barbara Real Estate Mogul Launches Drive to Get Cars Back on State Street

Jim Knell’s Big Move: Santa Barbara Real Estate Mogul Launches Drive to Get Cars Back on State Street

Business By Nick Welsh

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Education

Santa Barbara City College Visits St. Vincent’s Campus to Make Education Attainable

Santa Barbara City College Visits St. Vincent’s Campus to Make Education Attainable

Education By Elaine Sanders

Santa Barbara High School Welcomes New-and-Improved Student Wellness Center

Santa Barbara High School Welcomes New-and-Improved Student Wellness Center

Education By Elaine Sanders

Supporting Santa Barbara’s Fledging Fishermen

Supporting Santa Barbara’s Fledging Fishermen

Education By Callie Fausey

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