California’s Marijuana Industry Gets a Break Under New Law Suspending Tax Hike
California’s legal weed industry is still overshadowed by the larger black market. A new state law gives businesses a break by delaying a tax increase.
Year: 2025
New State Laws Aim to Keep ICE Out of California Schools
Santa Barbara Unified’s Hilda Maldonado welcomes legislation while acknowledging the frightening national shift it represents: “We worry.”
Poetry Connection | Connecting with National Hispanic Heritage Month
Poetry and lowriders come together at Santa Barbara Public Library.
Trump Warns Pregnant Women That Taking Tylenol Could Cause Autism
The director of the UC Santa Barbara Autism Center strongly disagrees.
A Stunning Blufftop Home Kicks Off ArchitecTours 2025
Architectours opens the doors of eight showcase properties.
Creating Planted Corridors Is Helping Insects Thrive
What is good for insects is good for birds, food abundance, and our well-being.
Fall Arts Preview | Mark Your Calendars for an Awesome Autumn
Santa Barbara’s fall arts season is looking as vibrant and colorful as ever.
Fall Arts Preview | A New Era of Arts & Lectures Begins
UCSB Arts & Lectures, in its first season after visionary director Celesta Billeci’s retirement, comes out swinging.
Fall Arts Preview | Hearty Harvest for Classical Music Autumn
With the coming of fall, the rich tapestry of Santa Barbara’s classical music organizations steps up and out.
Fall Arts Preview | A Joyous Leap Into Fall Dance Programming
From State Street Ballet to tango, Tiler Peck, and ‘Sutra’s’ high flying monks, our dance card looks quite bountiful.
