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When Life Changes the Timeline

When Life Changes the Timeline

SBCC Alumni Spotlights By Tiana Molony

Sara Firestone’s unconventional college start became the foundation for a career dedicated to helping others through life’s biggest transitions.

Channeling a Pelagic Path

Channeling a Pelagic Path

Outdoors By Chuck Graham

My 10th paddle from the mainland to the islands.

Finding Freedom and Social Justice in Cincinnati, Ohio

Finding Freedom and Social Justice in Cincinnati, Ohio

Travel By Cheryl Crabtree

The National Underground Railroad Freedom Center thankfully relies on private, not federal, funding.

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Free Will Astrology

Free Will Astrology

Astrology By Rob Brezsny

Winter Camping at Lake Cachuma

Winter Camping at Lake Cachuma

Outdoors By Keith Hamm

Santa Barbara Teachers Seek Public Donations for Supplies and Special Items

Santa Barbara Teachers Seek Public Donations for Supplies and Special Items

Education By Callie Fausey

(Hopefully) Solo Invasive Joro Spider Captured in Santa Barbara

(Hopefully) Solo Invasive Joro Spider Captured in Santa Barbara

Environment By Ella Heydenfeldt

A Nutty Solution: Lessons From an Acorn

A Nutty Solution: Lessons From an Acorn

My Life By Emma Rigatti

My Train Hit Someone. The Café Car Announced Happy Hour

My Train Hit Someone. The Café Car Announced Happy Hour

My Life By Julianne Tai

Seventeen College Degrees, and Still Learning

Seventeen College Degrees, and Still Learning

Cover Story By Izadora Hamm

On Not Losing Sight

On Not Losing Sight

My Life By Cynthia Carbone Ward

Free Acupuncture for Cancer Patients

Free Acupuncture for Cancer Patients

Health By Callie Fausey

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Community

Santa Barbara Teachers Seek Public Donations for Supplies and Special Items

Santa Barbara Teachers Seek Public Donations for Supplies and Special Items

Education By Callie Fausey

Holiday Knits Bring Warmth to Goleta’s Bus Stops

Holiday Knits Bring Warmth to Goleta’s Bus Stops

Community By Ella Heydenfeldt

Amazing Grace at the Granada

Amazing Grace at the Granada

Music By Leslie Dinaberg

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History

$750,000 Schmidt Sciences Grant Uses AI to Transform Black Press Archives

$750,000 Schmidt Sciences Grant Uses AI to Transform Black Press Archives

History By Seren Snow, UCSB's 'The Current'

Living History at Pearl Harbor

Living History at Pearl Harbor

History By Abe Peck, with Samson Oinam Peck

Speaking With a Santa Barbara Resident Who Witnessed the Bombing of Pearl Harbor

Speaking With a Santa Barbara Resident Who Witnessed the Bombing of Pearl Harbor

History By Christina McDermott

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My Life

A Nutty Solution: Lessons From an Acorn

A Nutty Solution: Lessons From an Acorn

My Life By Emma Rigatti

My Train Hit Someone. The Café Car Announced Happy Hour

My Train Hit Someone. The Café Car Announced Happy Hour

My Life By Julianne Tai

On Not Losing Sight

On Not Losing Sight

My Life By Cynthia Carbone Ward

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Animals

(Hopefully) Solo Invasive Joro Spider Captured in Santa Barbara

(Hopefully) Solo Invasive Joro Spider Captured in Santa Barbara

Environment By Ella Heydenfeldt

Santa Barbara County Firefighters Rescue Great Horned Owl Stuck in Car Grille in Orcutt

Santa Barbara County Firefighters Rescue Great Horned Owl Stuck in Car Grille in Orcutt

Animals By Ella Heydenfeldt

Rescued Seabirds Released Back to the Wild Following Oil Slick

Rescued Seabirds Released Back to the Wild Following Oil Slick

Environment By Ella Heydenfeldt

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Adoptable Pets

Pilot

Adoptable Pets By Lisa Acho Remorenko

Adoptable Pets By Lisa Acho Remorenko

Adoptable Pets By Lisa Acho Remorenko

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Travel

Finding Freedom and Social Justice in Cincinnati, Ohio

Finding Freedom and Social Justice in Cincinnati, Ohio

Travel By Cheryl Crabtree

Recreation, Relaxation, and Exploration

Recreation, Relaxation, and Exploration

Travel By Leslie Dinaberg

Inquiring Within Cambria

Inquiring Within Cambria

Travel By Josef Woodard

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Society Matters

Society Matters: Year in Pictures

Society Matters: Year in Pictures

Society Matters By Gail Arnold

Gail Arnold’s Favorite Nonprofits of the Year

Gail Arnold’s Favorite Nonprofits of the Year

Society Matters By Gail Arnold

Hillside Community Celebrates the Holidays

Hillside Community Celebrates the Holidays

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

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

Here Comes the Sun

Here Comes the Sun

Cardio Confidential By Amy R. Ramos

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Sports

San Marcos, Santa Barbara, Bishop Diego and Dos Pueblos Wrap Up Santa Barbara Holiday Classic With Wins

San Marcos, Santa Barbara, Bishop Diego and Dos Pueblos Wrap Up Santa Barbara Holiday Classic With Wins

Sports By Victor Bryant

Santa Barbara Holiday Classic: The Dons Leave No Doubt With 65-43 Victory Over Bishop Diego

Santa Barbara Holiday Classic: The Dons Leave No Doubt With 65-43 Victory Over Bishop Diego

Sports By Victor Bryant

Santa Barbara Holiday Classic: The Dons and Royals Capture Hard-Fought Victories on Saturday

Santa Barbara Holiday Classic: The Dons and Royals Capture Hard-Fought Victories on Saturday

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

Channeling a Pelagic Path

Channeling a Pelagic Path

Outdoors By Chuck Graham

Winter Camping at Lake Cachuma

Winter Camping at Lake Cachuma

Outdoors By Keith Hamm

Circling San Miguel

Circling San Miguel

Outdoors By Chuck Graham

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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’s Minimum Wage Is Increasing in 2026 as Los Angeles Debates $30 an Hour

California’s Minimum Wage Is Increasing in 2026 as Los Angeles Debates $30 an Hour

Business By Cayla Mihalovich, CalMatters

Municipal Winemakers Closing Funk Zone Tasting Room

Municipal Winemakers Closing Funk Zone Tasting Room

Drink By Matt Kettmann

Showdown Brewing Between City of Santa Barbara and Harbor Restaurant

Showdown Brewing Between City of Santa Barbara and Harbor Restaurant

Business By Nick Welsh

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Education

When Life Changes the Timeline

When Life Changes the Timeline

SBCC Alumni Spotlights By Tiana Molony

Seventeen College Degrees, and Still Learning

Seventeen College Degrees, and Still Learning

Cover Story By Izadora Hamm

UCSB Students Provide Free Tutoring to K-12 Families Through Education+

UCSB Students Provide Free Tutoring to K-12 Families Through Education+

Indy Parenting By Ella Heydenfeldt

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