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Nearly 500 Pounds of Trash Collected from Santa Cruz and Anacapa Islands

Nearly 500 Pounds of Trash Collected from Santa Cruz and Anacapa Islands

Environment By Elaine Sanders

Volunteers crossed the Santa Barbara Channel on Monday to clean up trash from remote shores of the two Channel Islands.

Santa Barbara County Takes First Step to Reduce Restrictions on Backyard Hives

Santa Barbara County Takes First Step to Reduce Restrictions on Backyard Hives

Environment By Callie Fausey

Supervisor Joan Hartmann builds buzz over a proposal to allow beekeeping in unincorporated areas.

Stay Alarmed, Keep Dancing

Stay Alarmed, Keep Dancing

My Life By Cynthia Carbone Ward

In a world full of warnings, fear, and uncertainty, joy and connection remain their own forms of resistance.

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Goleta Lemon Festival Returns September 26 and 27 for a Weekend of Music, Pie, and Fun

Goleta Lemon Festival Returns September 26 and 27 for a Weekend of Music, Pie, and Fun

Community By Tiana Molony

Summer Solstice Pick Your Theme Party

Summer Solstice Pick Your Theme Party

Community By Ingrid Bostrom

Supporting Santa Barbara’s Fledging Fishermen

Supporting Santa Barbara’s Fledging Fishermen

Education By Callie Fausey

Inside the Welcoming World of Warrior Soul Combat

Inside the Welcoming World of Warrior Soul Combat

Cardio Confidential By Amy R. Ramos

Free Will Astrology

Free Will Astrology

Astrology By Rob Brezsny

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

Santa Barbara Ice Hawks Celebrate a Decade of Community and Championships with 10th Anniversary Season

Announcement By Santa Barbara Ice Hawks

Lowriders and Literature at Santa Barbara Public Library

Lowriders and Literature at Santa Barbara Public Library

Community By Ryan P. Cruz

Free Will Astrology

Free Will Astrology

Astrology By Rob Brezsny

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Community

Goleta Lemon Festival Returns September 26 and 27 for a Weekend of Music, Pie, and Fun

Goleta Lemon Festival Returns September 26 and 27 for a Weekend of Music, Pie, and Fun

Community By Tiana Molony

Summer Solstice Pick Your Theme Party

Summer Solstice Pick Your Theme Party

Community By Ingrid Bostrom

Lowriders and Literature at Santa Barbara Public Library

Lowriders and Literature at Santa Barbara Public Library

Community By Ryan P. Cruz

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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

Santa Barbara County Takes First Step to Reduce Restrictions on Backyard Hives

Santa Barbara County Takes First Step to Reduce Restrictions on Backyard Hives

Environment By Callie Fausey

Santa Barbara Zoo’s White-Handed Gibbon Gives Birth in Front of Visitors

Santa Barbara Zoo’s White-Handed Gibbon Gives Birth in Front of Visitors

Animals By Callie Fausey

The Thundering Hooves of the Carrizo Plain Tule Elk

The Thundering Hooves of the Carrizo Plain Tule Elk

Animals By Chuck Graham

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Adoptable Pets

Murphy and Trixie

Murphy and Trixie

Adoptable Pets By Lisa Acho Remorenko

Adoptable Pets By Lisa Acho Remorenko

Andrew & Socks, Marcus, and Tommy

Andrew & Socks, Marcus, and Tommy

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

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

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

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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

San Marcos Flag Football Falls to Ventura in Defensive Battle, 6-0

San Marcos Flag Football Falls to Ventura in Defensive Battle, 6-0

Sports By Victor Bryant

Dos Pueblos Girls Volleyball Sweeps Rival San Marcos in Non-League Contest

Dos Pueblos Girls Volleyball Sweeps Rival San Marcos in Non-League Contest

Sports By Victor Bryant

SBART Press Luncheon: Griffin Arnold and Brooklyn Hedricks Receive Athlete of the Week Awards

SBART Press Luncheon: Griffin Arnold and Brooklyn Hedricks Receive Athlete of the Week Awards

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

Downtown Santa Barbara to Celebrate Grand Opening ofJess Conti Leather Goods with Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

Downtown Santa Barbara to Celebrate Grand Opening ofJess Conti Leather Goods with Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

Announcement By Downtown Santa Barbara Improvement Association

Downtown Santa Barbara to Celebrate Music Academy of the West Groundbreaking Ceremony

Downtown Santa Barbara to Celebrate Music Academy of the West Groundbreaking Ceremony

Announcement By Downtown Santa Barbara Improvement Association

Famed Santa Barbara Eatery Roy Preparing to Hang Closed Sign, for Good

Famed Santa Barbara Eatery Roy Preparing to Hang Closed Sign, for Good

Business By Josef Woodard

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Education

Supporting Santa Barbara’s Fledging Fishermen

Supporting Santa Barbara’s Fledging Fishermen

Education By Callie Fausey

Art, Healing, and Hope at Lompoc High School

Art, Healing, and Hope at Lompoc High School

Arts & Entertainment By Ingrid Bostrom

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

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