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Full Volume, Full Send at the Carpinteria Skate Park

Full Volume, Full Send at the Carpinteria Skate Park

Community By Izadora Hamm

Summer Slam festival celebrates punk, skateboarding, and belonging.

World Cup Brings Boost to South Coast Hospitality Industry

World Cup Brings Boost to South Coast Hospitality Industry

Business By Ryan P. Cruz

Hotels. Businesses, and the Santa Barbara Airport reported a bump in visits and spending during June 2026.

Santa Barbara Is Making the Bed-and-Breakfast Cool Again

Santa Barbara Is Making the Bed-and-Breakfast Cool Again

Travel By Tiana Molony

A family business is breathing new life into the city’s landmark inns, one renovation at a time.

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Saying Goodbye to Santa Rosa Dorm

Saying Goodbye to Santa Rosa Dorm

My Life By Matt Kettmann

Free Will Astrology

Free Will Astrology

Astrology By Rob Brezsny

Music in the Valley, Magic in the Making

Music in the Valley, Magic in the Making

Community By Cynthia Carbone Ward

Summer Slam Punk and Skateboarding Fest Returns to Carpinteria Skate Park for Second Year

Summer Slam Punk and Skateboarding Fest Returns to Carpinteria Skate Park for Second Year

Community By Izadora Hamm

Party for a Purpose: Santa Barbara Backyard Boogie Returns for Fifth Year

Party for a Purpose: Santa Barbara Backyard Boogie Returns for Fifth Year

Community By Ryan P. Cruz

Red Pandas and Beyond: Care and Conservation at the Santa Barbara Zoo

Red Pandas and Beyond: Care and Conservation at the Santa Barbara Zoo

Animals By Callie Fausey

How to Live Fully, Love Deeply, and Say Goodbye

How to Live Fully, Love Deeply, and Say Goodbye

Living By Christopher Davis

A Time You Were Proud of Yourself as a Parent

A Time You Were Proud of Yourself as a Parent

Indy Parenting By Indy Staff

Free Will Astrology

Free Will Astrology

Astrology By Rob Brezsny

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Community

Full Volume, Full Send at the Carpinteria Skate Park

Full Volume, Full Send at the Carpinteria Skate Park

Community By Izadora Hamm

Music in the Valley, Magic in the Making

Music in the Valley, Magic in the Making

Community By Cynthia Carbone Ward

Summer Slam Punk and Skateboarding Fest Returns to Carpinteria Skate Park for Second Year

Summer Slam Punk and Skateboarding Fest Returns to Carpinteria Skate Park for Second Year

Community By Izadora Hamm

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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

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

I Just Might Be the Rightful King of Ireland

I Just Might Be the Rightful King of Ireland

My Life By Barry Maher

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Animals

Red Pandas and Beyond: Care and Conservation at the Santa Barbara Zoo

Red Pandas and Beyond: Care and Conservation at the Santa Barbara Zoo

Animals By Callie Fausey

Santa Barbara Zoo Mourns Loss of Second Red Panda Cub

Santa Barbara Zoo Mourns Loss of Second Red Panda Cub

Animals By Callie Fausey

Santa Barbara Zoo Suffers Loss of One Red Panda Cub; Sibling Transferred to Incubator & Receiving Specialized Veterinary Care

Santa Barbara Zoo Suffers Loss of One Red Panda Cub; Sibling Transferred to Incubator & Receiving Specialized Veterinary Care

Announcement By Santa Barbara Zoo

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Adoptable Pets

Callie

Adoptable Pets By Lisa Acho Remorenko

Adoptable Pets By Lisa Acho Remorenko

Chomper, Oswald, and Sony

Chomper, Oswald, and Sony

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

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

Immigrant Legal Defense Center Hosts Toast to Justice Fundraiser

Immigrant Legal Defense Center Hosts Toast to Justice Fundraiser

Society Matters By Gail Arnold

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Science & Tech

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’

AI Cameras Catch Fires Early

AI Cameras Catch Fires Early

Science & Tech By Ella Heydenfeldt

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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

GVSLL Concludes Thrilling 12U All Star Season at State Tournament

GVSLL Concludes Thrilling 12U All Star Season at State Tournament

Sports By Bryan Corlett

Santa Barbara Foresters Rally Past Alaska Goldpanners to Win 11th NBC World Series Title

Santa Barbara Foresters Rally Past Alaska Goldpanners to Win 11th NBC World Series Title

Sports By Victor Bryant

Foresters Blank Junction City 7-0, Advance to NBC World Series Championship Game

Foresters Blank Junction City 7-0, Advance to NBC World Series Championship Game

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

World Cup Brings Boost to South Coast Hospitality Industry

World Cup Brings Boost to South Coast Hospitality Industry

Business By Ryan P. Cruz

Gator Boy Rides Again: Cajun Kitchen Reopens with Familiar Mural

Gator Boy Rides Again: Cajun Kitchen Reopens with Familiar Mural

Community By Ryan P. Cruz

Ocean Nails & Spa Receives Goleta Business Recognition Award

Ocean Nails & Spa Receives Goleta Business Recognition Award

Announcement By City of Goleta

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Education

The Fight for UCSB’s Las Maestras Center

The Fight for UCSB’s Las Maestras Center

Community By Ryan P. Cruz

UC Santa Barbara Names Winners of Top Student Awards for Class of 2026

UC Santa Barbara Names Winners of Top Student Awards for Class of 2026

Education By Shelly Leachman, UCSB's 'The Current'

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

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