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How Many $9 Burritos Can You Bag?

Cover Story By Indy Staff

The ‘Santa Barbara Independent’s’ sixth annual Burrito Week runs September 24 to 30.

From I.V. to TV, UCSB Grad Competes on ‘King of Drag’

TV By Christina McDermott

Chase Lounge takes on national competition in the new season of streaming show.

FALL-ing Into a Vibrant Season of Arts and Culture

Cover Story By Leslie Dinaberg & Josef Woodard

Our annual fall arts preview brings a zesty menu of riches to choose from.

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Fall Arts Preview | Driven by Purpose, UCSB Arts & Lectures Has a New Vision at the Helm

Arts & Entertainment By Leslie Dinaberg

Fall Arts Preview | Pop Goes the Fall, the Music Plays On

Music By Josef Woodard

Fall Arts Preview | Play On

Theater By Leslie Dinaberg

Fall Arts Preview | A Serious Musical Feast in Store

Music By Josef Woodard

Fall Arts Preview | A Generous Bounty from UCSB Arts & Lectures

Arts & Entertainment By Leslie Dinaberg

Fall Arts Preview | Sizing Up the Season, the Art of the Matter

Visual Arts By Josef Woodard

Burrito Week 2026

Extra! By Indy Staff

‘It’s Our Kids’: Solving Santa Barbara’s Sex Trafficking Problem

Cover Story By Callie Fausey

A Cool Fall Home & Garden

Cover Story By Tiana Molony & Indy Staff