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Santa Barbara Unified Starts School Year with New Focus on ‘Tech with Intent,’ ‘Culture of Care’

Santa Barbara Unified Starts School Year with New Focus on ‘Tech with Intent,’ ‘Culture of Care’

Education By Callie Fausey

Teachers and administrators welcome the step back from screens on campus, while some students express mixed feelings on the first day of school.

Indy Origins: John Zant Goes from Daily to Weekly Sportswriter

Indy Origins: John Zant Goes from Daily to Weekly Sportswriter

Indy 40 By John Zant

Our longtime sportswriter reflects on 13-plus of columns after fleeing the ‘News-Press’ in 2007.

Written Off: Men in Santa Barbara County Jail Learn to Tell Their Own Stories

Written Off: Men in Santa Barbara County Jail Learn to Tell Their Own Stories

Cover Story By Ryan P. Cruz

An “Indy” reporter’s journey leading a writing group inside a men’s unit at the County Jail.

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A Different Odyssey in the Making

A Different Odyssey in the Making

Theater By Documentary Highlights the Odyssey to Break Free from the Criminal Justice System

Santa Barbara Zoo Euthanizes One Capybara, Announces Another Has Cancer

Santa Barbara Zoo Euthanizes One Capybara, Announces Another Has Cancer

Animals By Callie Fausey

A Team-by-Team Guide to the 2026 High School Football Season

A Team-by-Team Guide to the 2026 High School Football Season

Sports By Victor Bryant

Of MAW, ‘The Muse,’ and the Banquet for a Cause

Of MAW, ‘The Muse,’ and the Banquet for a Cause

Community By Josef Woodard

Free Will Astrology

Free Will Astrology

Astrology By Rob Brezsny

Indy’s 40th Anniversary: Four Decades-Plus of Steady Culture Consumption

Indy’s 40th Anniversary: Four Decades-Plus of Steady Culture Consumption

Indy 40 By Josef Woodard

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

Providence School’s Prayers Answered with New Campus in Santa Barbara

Providence School’s Prayers Answered with New Campus in Santa Barbara

Education By Izadora Hamm

Raymond Music to Close as Young Owner Tunes Into a New Chapter

Raymond Music to Close as Young Owner Tunes Into a New Chapter

Business By Izadora Hamm

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Community

Written Off: Men in Santa Barbara County Jail Learn to Tell Their Own Stories

Written Off: Men in Santa Barbara County Jail Learn to Tell Their Own Stories

Cover Story By Ryan P. Cruz

A Different Odyssey in the Making

A Different Odyssey in the Making

Theater By Documentary Highlights the Odyssey to Break Free from the Criminal Justice System

Of MAW, ‘The Muse,’ and the Banquet for a Cause

Of MAW, ‘The Muse,’ and the Banquet for a Cause

Community By Josef Woodard

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History

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

Get Oil Out! Papers Find a Home at the UC Santa Barbara Library

Get Oil Out! Papers Find a Home at the UC Santa Barbara Library

Environment By Lauren Solway

The ‘Santa Barbara Independent’ Rings In 40 Years of Covers with Faulkner Gallery Exhibition

The ‘Santa Barbara Independent’ Rings In 40 Years of Covers with Faulkner Gallery Exhibition

Community By Elaine Sanders

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My Life

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

More than a Place

More than a Place

My Life By Cynthia Carbone Ward

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Animals

Santa Barbara Zoo Euthanizes One Capybara, Announces Another Has Cancer

Santa Barbara Zoo Euthanizes One Capybara, Announces Another Has Cancer

Animals By Callie Fausey

A Wine Tasting for Humans, a Treat Tasting for Dogs

A Wine Tasting for Humans, a Treat Tasting for Dogs

Drink By Tiana Molony

Santa Barbara Zoo’s Mother Red Panda Dies Soon After Cubs

Santa Barbara Zoo’s Mother Red Panda Dies Soon After Cubs

Animals By Callie Fausey

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Adoptable Pets

Andrew & Socks, Marcus, and Tommy

Andrew & Socks, Marcus, and Tommy

Adoptable Pets By Lisa Acho Remorenko

Adoptable Pets By Social pup needs a home!

Adoptable Pets By Lisa Acho Remorenko

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Travel

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

California Golden Getaway

California Golden Getaway

Travel By Josef Woodard

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Society Matters

Community Comes Together at Goleta Dam Dinner

Community Comes Together at Goleta Dam Dinner

Society Matters By Gail Arnold

The First Fiesta in Montecito Event is a Big Hit

The First Fiesta in Montecito Event is a Big Hit

Society Matters By Gail Arnold

Lotusland’s ‘Botanical Splendor’ Fundraiser Delights 500 Guests

Lotusland’s ‘Botanical Splendor’ Fundraiser Delights 500 Guests

Society Matters By Gail Arnold

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Science & Tech

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

Gaucho Racing Competes at Michigan International Speedway

Gaucho Racing Competes at Michigan International Speedway

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

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Cardio Confidential

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

Pool Shark: SUP Fitness at Anderson Aquatics

Pool Shark: SUP Fitness at Anderson Aquatics

Cardio Confidential By Amy R. Ramos

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Sports

Flag Football Roundup: San Marcos Outlasts Santa Ynez 13-6

Flag Football Roundup: San Marcos Outlasts Santa Ynez 13-6

Sports By Victor Bryant

Dons Rally Past Valencia for First Victory of the Season

Dons Rally Past Valencia for First Victory of the Season

Sports By Victor Bryant

San Marcos High Girls’ Volleyball Drops Season Opener to Mission Prep

San Marcos High Girls’ Volleyball Drops Season Opener to Mission Prep

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

Cox Communications, Santa Barbara’s Sole Cable Provider, Officially Acquired by Spectrum-Owner Charter

Cox Communications, Santa Barbara’s Sole Cable Provider, Officially Acquired by Spectrum-Owner Charter

Business By Jean Yamamura

Yardi’s Plans to Revive Macy’s Building in Santa Barbara Get Early Praise

Yardi’s Plans to Revive Macy’s Building in Santa Barbara Get Early Praise

Business By Ryan P. Cruz

Navigating the Future of California Restaurants

Navigating the Future of California Restaurants

Food & Drink By Leslie Dinaberg

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Education

Santa Barbara Unified Starts School Year with New Focus on ‘Tech with Intent,’ ‘Culture of Care’

Santa Barbara Unified Starts School Year with New Focus on ‘Tech with Intent,’ ‘Culture of Care’

Education By Callie Fausey

Providence School’s Prayers Answered with New Campus in Santa Barbara

Providence School’s Prayers Answered with New Campus in Santa Barbara

Education By Izadora Hamm

The Fight for UCSB’s Las Maestras Center

The Fight for UCSB’s Las Maestras Center

Community By Ryan P. Cruz

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