UC President Emeritus Michael Drake, M.D. Speaks at Free Event on Jan. 22 at UCSB
What’s in store for higher education and healthcare are among topics he’ll discuss.
Year: 2026
California State Parks to Offer Free Vehicle Entry on MLK Day with Support from California State Parks Foundation
Sacramento, CA — In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Governor Gavin Newsom announced that California residents and visitors will
Book Review | ‘Tonight in Jungleland: The Making of Born to Run’ by Peter Ames Carlin
A behind-the-scenes look at the making of one of Bruce Springsteen’s most iconic albums.
Gardens of Visual Sensation, Night and Day
Martinique-based artist Dora Vital’s exhibition ‘Jardin Nocturne’ makes an atmospheric impression at Seimandi & Leprieur Gallery.
East Beach Water Closure Remains in Effect After Sewage Spill
Contact with the ocean is still off limits near the site of a spill that occurred during a storm on Christmas Eve.
‘They’re Escalating’: A Q&A with Rob Bonta on Trump’s Immigration Crackdown
California Attorney General Rob Bonta has sued the Trump administration more than 50 times. One recent victory ended a National Guard deployment in Los Angeles.
The Art of, and Art in, the Garden
Ojai’s Taft Gardens & Nature Preserve offers exotic plant life, idyllic acreage, and now with artist residencies attached, is viewable via tours.
Update: Authorities Identify Man Found Dead at Santa Barbara’s Alameda Park
First responders found the 65-year-old man lying unresponsive on the ground near a bench Friday morning, according to police.
Poetry Connection: Connecting with 11-Year-Old Takunda Chikowero
Winner of the MLK Jr. Poetry Competition for ages 6-12, Chikowero will read his poem at the Arlington Theatre celebration on Monday, January 19.
All Booked | Books Make the Best Gifts
The ‘Indy’ staff sounds off about the books our Editor-in-Chief gifted us for Christmas.
