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Six Stellar Santa Barbara Spellers

Six Stellar Santa Barbara Spellers

Education By Emily Vesper

“Etiquette,” “Subtrahend,” and “Fricassee” send students to the podium.

Santa Barbara’s Elings Park Has Million-Dollar Opportunity to Renovate Softball Complex

Santa Barbara’s Elings Park Has Million-Dollar Opportunity to Renovate Softball Complex

Community By Ryan P. Cruz

An anonymous donor has pledged $1 million for upgrades if the park can raise $200,000 by May 1, 2026.

The Inaugural Coffee Culture Fest Is a Buzzy Success

The Inaugural Coffee Culture Fest Is a Buzzy Success

Food & Drink By Leslie Dinaberg

Barista bragging rights go to Robert Bertha.

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Takin’ It to the Streets of Santa Barbara

Takin’ It to the Streets of Santa Barbara

Books By Leslie Dinaberg

In Support of a Larger Idea

In Support of a Larger Idea

My Life By Cynthia Carbone Ward

Santa Barbara Flyfishers Hosting Panel and Screening of ‘A River Runs Through It’

Santa Barbara Flyfishers Hosting Panel and Screening of ‘A River Runs Through It’

Outdoors By Callie Fausey

Free Will Astrology

Free Will Astrology

Astrology By Rob Brezsny

Santa Barbara Botanic Garden Gets New Grove of Ultra-Rare Pines

Santa Barbara Botanic Garden Gets New Grove of Ultra-Rare Pines

Outdoors By Callie Fausey

Inductees of 2026 SBCC Athletics Hall of Fame Announced

Inductees of 2026 SBCC Athletics Hall of Fame Announced

Sports By Victor Bryant

Chasing the Superbloom: New Map Helps Campers Time Wildflower Trips

Chasing the Superbloom: New Map Helps Campers Time Wildflower Trips

Outdoors By Ella Heydenfeldt

24/7 Pet Hospital in Santa Barbara Closes Permanently

24/7 Pet Hospital in Santa Barbara Closes Permanently

Health By Callie Fausey

Big Climbs, Big Views, No Easy Miles: Santa Barbara’s Nine Trails Ultramarathon

Big Climbs, Big Views, No Easy Miles: Santa Barbara’s Nine Trails Ultramarathon

Sports By Ella Heydenfeldt

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Community

The Inaugural Coffee Culture Fest Is a Buzzy Success

The Inaugural Coffee Culture Fest Is a Buzzy Success

Food & Drink By Leslie Dinaberg

Takin’ It to the Streets of Santa Barbara

Takin’ It to the Streets of Santa Barbara

Books By Leslie Dinaberg

Caffeine Meets Community at Santa Barbara’s Inaugural Coffee Culture Fest

Caffeine Meets Community at Santa Barbara’s Inaugural Coffee Culture Fest

Community By Richelle Boyd

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History

Lompoc’s Historic Theater Coming Back to Life

Lompoc’s Historic Theater Coming Back to Life

Cover Story By Shannon Brooks

Walking a Complicated History: Santa Barbara County Trails Council to Lead Living Heritage Hike Along the Coast

Walking a Complicated History: Santa Barbara County Trails Council to Lead Living Heritage Hike Along the Coast

Community By Ella Heydenfeldt

Jimmy’s Oriental Gardens Nominated for National Register of Historic Places

Jimmy’s Oriental Gardens Nominated for National Register of Historic Places

History By Ryan P. Cruz

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My Life

In Support of a Larger Idea

In Support of a Larger Idea

My Life By Cynthia Carbone Ward

My Life By Charlene Huston

My Life: It’s Cool to Be a Pollyanna

My Life: It’s Cool to Be a Pollyanna

My Life By Cynthia Carbone Ward

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Animals

Santa Barbara Flyfishers Hosting Panel and Screening of ‘A River Runs Through It’

Santa Barbara Flyfishers Hosting Panel and Screening of ‘A River Runs Through It’

Outdoors By Callie Fausey

24/7 Pet Hospital in Santa Barbara Closes Permanently

24/7 Pet Hospital in Santa Barbara Closes Permanently

Health By Callie Fausey

Canada Geese Find Their Santa Barbara Home

Canada Geese Find Their Santa Barbara Home

Animals By Chris Dille

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Adoptable Pets

Silver, Oopsy & Daisy, Augustus Gloop & Mike Teavee

Silver, Oopsy & Daisy, Augustus Gloop & Mike Teavee

Adoptable Pets By Lisa Acho Remorenko

Adoptable Pets By Lisa Acho Remorenko

Adoptable Pets By Lisa Acho Remorenko

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Travel

The 1880 Union Hotel in Los Alamos Is Back in Action

The 1880 Union Hotel in Los Alamos Is Back in Action

Food & Drink By Matt Kettmann

Highway 1 in a Day

Highway 1 in a Day

Travel By Madeline Slogoff

My Home Across the Atlantic

My Home Across the Atlantic

Travel By Madeline Slogoff

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Society Matters

S.B. Channelkeeper Celebrates 25 Years of Protecting our Waters

S.B. Channelkeeper Celebrates 25 Years of Protecting our Waters

Society Matters By Gail Arnold

UCSB Arts and Lectures Donors Dine with Ballet Festival’s Producer

UCSB Arts and Lectures Donors Dine with Ballet Festival’s Producer

Society Matters By Gail Arnold

Society Matters: Year in Pictures

Society Matters: Year in Pictures

Society Matters By Gail Arnold

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Science & Tech

Gaucho Racing Competes at Michigan International Speedway

Gaucho Racing Competes at Michigan International Speedway

Science & Tech By Sonia Fernandez, UCSB’s ’The Current’

AI Cameras Catch Fires Early

AI Cameras Catch Fires Early

Science & Tech By Ella Heydenfeldt

Could Oak Trees Help Block Fires?

Could Oak Trees Help Block Fires?

Science & Tech By Callie Fausey

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Cardio Confidential

Still Dancing After All These Years

Still Dancing After All These Years

Cardio Confidential By Amy R. Ramos

Pool Shark: SUP Fitness at Anderson Aquatics

Pool Shark: SUP Fitness at Anderson Aquatics

Cardio Confidential By Amy R. Ramos

Cardio Confidential By Amy R. Ramos

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Sports

UCSB Offense Silenced in 2-0 Loss to No. 20 Oregon

UCSB Offense Silenced in 2-0 Loss to No. 20 Oregon

Sports By Victor Bryant

Timely Hitting, Strong Pitching Lift UC Santa Barbara Baseball Past No. 20 Oregon

Timely Hitting, Strong Pitching Lift UC Santa Barbara Baseball Past No. 20 Oregon

Sports By Victor Bryant

San Marcos Moves to First Place in the Channel League Standings With 6-3 Victory Over Rival Dos Pueblos

San Marcos Moves to First Place in the Channel League Standings With 6-3 Victory Over Rival Dos Pueblos

Sports By Victor Bryant

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The Cannabis Corner

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

Megan’s Organic Market Opens Friendly Dispensary in Old Town Goleta

Megan’s Organic Market Opens Friendly Dispensary in Old Town Goleta

Living By Samantha Durbin

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Outdoors

Santa Barbara Flyfishers Hosting Panel and Screening of ‘A River Runs Through It’

Santa Barbara Flyfishers Hosting Panel and Screening of ‘A River Runs Through It’

Outdoors By Callie Fausey

Santa Barbara Botanic Garden Gets New Grove of Ultra-Rare Pines

Santa Barbara Botanic Garden Gets New Grove of Ultra-Rare Pines

Outdoors By Callie Fausey

Chasing the Superbloom: New Map Helps Campers Time Wildflower Trips

Chasing the Superbloom: New Map Helps Campers Time Wildflower Trips

Outdoors By Ella Heydenfeldt

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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

California Agave Symposium’s Santa Barbara Debut

California Agave Symposium’s Santa Barbara Debut

Drink By Matt Kettmann

Report Shows Big Bucks in Santa Barbara Arts and Culture

Report Shows Big Bucks in Santa Barbara Arts and Culture

Business By Nick Welsh

Habitat for Humanity’s ReStore Reopening in Downtown Santa Barbara

Habitat for Humanity’s ReStore Reopening in Downtown Santa Barbara

Business By Jean Yamamura

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Education

Six Stellar Santa Barbara Spellers

Six Stellar Santa Barbara Spellers

Education By Emily Vesper

Santa Barbara City College Offering Free Mental Health Counseling to Extended Learning Students

Santa Barbara City College Offering Free Mental Health Counseling to Extended Learning Students

Health By Callie Fausey

Santa Barbara Education Foundation Supports Teachers with $228,000 in Grants

Santa Barbara Education Foundation Supports Teachers with $228,000 in Grants

Education By Callie Fausey

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