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A New Home for Kyle’s Kitchen

A New Home for Kyle’s Kitchen

Food & Drink By Madeline Slogoff

Charitable restaurant moves to Goleta’s Storke Plaza.

Get Ready at Santa Barbara’s Prep House

Get Ready at Santa Barbara’s Prep House

Business By Hana-Lee Sedgwick

A new beauty and wellness collective opens in the Funk Zone.

Breathing Life into Leftovers

Breathing Life into Leftovers

Visual Arts By Meaghan Clark Tiernan

‘The Willard Suitcases’ debuts at Art & Soul Gallery as part of New Beginnings’ Annual Benefit Gala.

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2026 Best of Santa Barbara® Sporting Life

2026 Best of Santa Barbara® Sporting Life

Best Of By Tiana Molony

Free Will Astrology

Free Will Astrology

Astrology By Rob Brezsny

Dos Pueblos Water Polo Is Making Waves

Dos Pueblos Water Polo Is Making Waves

Sports By Victor Bryant

Last Call at Mission Refill

Last Call at Mission Refill

Business By Christina McDermott

Dos Pueblos and Rio Mesa Get Down in Post-Game Dance Battle

Dos Pueblos and Rio Mesa Get Down in Post-Game Dance Battle

Video By Ryan P. Cruz

Taking Día de los Muertos Calenda Culture to the Street, Again

Taking Día de los Muertos Calenda Culture to the Street, Again

Visual Arts By Josef Woodard

Monarch Butterflies on Track to Receive Federal Protection by 2030

Monarch Butterflies on Track to Receive Federal Protection by 2030

Environment By Callie Fausey

Santa Barbara Holiday Parade Returns to State Street for First Time Since 2019

Santa Barbara Holiday Parade Returns to State Street for First Time Since 2019

Community By Ryan P. Cruz

UCSB Student Artists Create Themed Mural on Campus

UCSB Student Artists Create Themed Mural on Campus

Visual Arts By Keith Hamm, UCSB's 'The Current'

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Community

A New Home for Kyle’s Kitchen

A New Home for Kyle’s Kitchen

Food & Drink By Madeline Slogoff

Breathing Life into Leftovers

Breathing Life into Leftovers

Visual Arts By Meaghan Clark Tiernan

Taking Día de los Muertos Calenda Culture to the Street, Again

Taking Día de los Muertos Calenda Culture to the Street, Again

Visual Arts By Josef Woodard

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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

Monarch Butterflies on Track to Receive Federal Protection by 2030

Monarch Butterflies on Track to Receive Federal Protection by 2030

Environment By Callie Fausey

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

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Adoptable Pets

Phillip and Dancer

Phillip and Dancer

Adoptable Pets By Lisa Acho Remorenko

Grayson & Victor, Madison, and Bubz

Grayson & Victor, Madison, and Bubz

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

Bishop Diego Football Falls Short Against Simi Valley 40-14

Bishop Diego Football Falls Short Against Simi Valley 40-14

Sports By Victor Bryant

Girls Volleyball Roundup: Dos Pueblos and Santa Barbara Advance to Quarterfinals

Girls Volleyball Roundup: Dos Pueblos and Santa Barbara Advance to Quarterfinals

Sports By Victor Bryant

Girls’ Volleyball Playoffs: Santa Barbara and Dos Pueblos Advance to Second Round

Girls’ Volleyball Playoffs: Santa Barbara and Dos Pueblos Advance to Second Round

Sports By Victor Bryant

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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

A 360-Acre Question Mark Looms over Chumash Casino

A 360-Acre Question Mark Looms over Chumash Casino

Business By Nick Welsh

Will The Muse Light the Fuse for Downtown Santa Barbara?

Will The Muse Light the Fuse for Downtown Santa Barbara?

Business By Nick Welsh

Music Academy Breaks Grounds on ‘The Muse’ in Downtown Santa Barbara

Music Academy Breaks Grounds on ‘The Muse’ in Downtown Santa Barbara

Photo By Elaine Sanders

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Education

UCSB Student Artists Create Themed Mural on Campus

UCSB Student Artists Create Themed Mural on Campus

Visual Arts By Keith Hamm, UCSB's 'The Current'

UC Santa Barbara’s El Centro Celebrates Recent Renovation, Looks to Future

UC Santa Barbara’s El Centro Celebrates Recent Renovation, Looks to Future

Education By Ryan P. Cruz

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

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