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How Many $9 Burritos Can You Bag?

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The ‘Santa Barbara Independent’s’ sixth annual Burrito Week runs September 24 to 30.

FALL-ing Into a Vibrant Season of Arts and Culture

Cover Story By Leslie Dinaberg & Josef Woodard

Our annual fall arts preview brings a zesty menu of riches to choose from.

‘It’s Our Kids’: Solving Santa Barbara’s Sex Trafficking Problem

Cover Story By Callie Fausey

Local organizations are working to support survivors and protect vulnerable youth.

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A Cool Fall Home & Garden

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Celebrating Four Decades of the ‘Santa Barbara Independent’

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

Cover Story By Ryan P. Cruz

The Art of Raising Santa Barbara Humans

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Old Spanish Days Fiesta 2026: Finding Your Fiesta Spirit

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Jazz Dreams Live on State Street

Cover Story By Nick Welsh

Our 2026 Active Aging Guide

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Keep Goleta Country?

Cover Story By Tyler Hayden

Having a Ball: Santa Barbara Celebrates the World Cup

Cover Story By Ryan P. Cruz, photos by Elaine Sanders