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‘Tis the Season Listings 2025

‘Tis the Season Listings 2025

'Tis the Season By Terry Ortega

Santa Barbara’s annual guide to holiday happenings.

Paddle Out for Tayden Tomblin on December 10

Paddle Out for Tayden Tomblin on December 10

Community By Matt Kettmann

San Marcos High students reflect on the life of their 17-year-old friend, who died from a skateboarding accident on Thanksgiving.

Sister Act(ion)

Sister Act(ion)

Film By Leslie Dinaberg

With “My Type,” filmmaker sisters Nicole MacNaughton and Kimberly Danek Pinkson bring romance and diabetes health information to the screen.

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Let It Snow Leopard!

Let It Snow Leopard!

Animals By Ella Heydenfeldt

The Dark Morph Returns

The Dark Morph Returns

Animals By Chuck Graham

Free Will Astrology

Free Will Astrology

Astrology By Rob Brezsny

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

An Evening of Laughter and Connection for CommUnify

An Evening of Laughter and Connection for CommUnify

Community By Leslie Dinaberg

Local Heroes 2025

Cover Story By Indy Staff

Holiday Cheer Is Here: Santa Barbara’s Downtown Holiday Tree Goes Up

Holiday Cheer Is Here: Santa Barbara’s Downtown Holiday Tree Goes Up

Community By Callie Fausey

Santa Barbara Library Offers Food-for-Fees Program Through January

Santa Barbara Library Offers Food-for-Fees Program Through January

Community By Ella Heydenfeldt

Free Will Astrology

Free Will Astrology

Astrology By Rob Brezsny

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Community

‘Tis the Season Listings 2025

‘Tis the Season Listings 2025

'Tis the Season By Terry Ortega

Paddle Out for Tayden Tomblin on December 10

Paddle Out for Tayden Tomblin on December 10

Community By Matt Kettmann

Sister Act(ion)

Sister Act(ion)

Film By Leslie Dinaberg

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History

Past Times at Santa Barbara High

Past Times at Santa Barbara High

History By Callie Fausey

Vast Collection of Historic American Music Released via UCSB Library Partnership with Dust-to-Digital Foundation

Vast Collection of Historic American Music Released via UCSB Library Partnership with Dust-to-Digital Foundation

Education By Keith Hamm, UCSB's 'The Current'

Searching for Ghosts on the Central Coast

Searching for Ghosts on the Central Coast

Cover Story By Ryan P. Cruz

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My Life

The Ghosts of the Granada Theatre

The Ghosts of the Granada Theatre

My Life By Mike Davidson

Leaving This World with Grace and Dignity

Leaving This World with Grace and Dignity

My Life By Wayne Ranney

Customer Disservice

Customer Disservice

My Life By Barry Maher

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Animals

Let It Snow Leopard!

Let It Snow Leopard!

Animals By Ella Heydenfeldt

The Dark Morph Returns

The Dark Morph Returns

Animals By Chuck Graham

Santa Barbara Zoo Gets Two New Gibbons

Santa Barbara Zoo Gets Two New Gibbons

Animals By Callie Fausey

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Adoptable Pets

Muffin

Adoptable Pets By Lisa Acho Remorenko

Adoptable Pets By Lisa Acho Remorenko

Adoptable Pets By Lisa Acho Remorenko

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Travel

Recreation, Relaxation, and Exploration

Recreation, Relaxation, and Exploration

Travel By Leslie Dinaberg

Inquiring Within Cambria

Inquiring Within Cambria

Travel By Josef Woodard

An Art Cruise Control Road Trip

An Art Cruise Control Road Trip

Visual Arts By Brad Nack

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Society Matters

More Mesa Preservation Coalition Launches Campaign to Save the Land

More Mesa Preservation Coalition Launches Campaign to Save the Land

Society Matters By Gail Arnold

Museum of Art Donors Celebrate at Impressionist Exhibit

Museum of Art Donors Celebrate at Impressionist Exhibit

Society Matters By Gail Arnold

New Beginnings Brings Awareness of Mental Health Issues Through Brilliant Play

New Beginnings Brings Awareness of Mental Health Issues Through Brilliant Play

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

SBCC Honors Student Athletes With Vaquero Achievement Celebration

SBCC Honors Student Athletes With Vaquero Achievement Celebration

Sports By Victor Bryant

SBART Press Luncheon: Dos Pueblos Cross Country Bring Celebrates CIF-SS Division 2 Championship

SBART Press Luncheon: Dos Pueblos Cross Country Bring Celebrates CIF-SS Division 2 Championship

Sports By Victor Bryant

Cate 8-Man Football Drops CIF-SS Division 2 Championship Game to Lancaster Baptist

Cate 8-Man Football Drops CIF-SS Division 2 Championship Game to Lancaster Baptist

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

Circling San Miguel

Circling San Miguel

Outdoors By Chuck Graham

Old Valentine Camp in Mammoth Serves Scientists and Students

Old Valentine Camp in Mammoth Serves Scientists and Students

Outdoors By Harrison Tasoff, UCSB’s ’The Current'

Could Oak Trees Help Block Fires?

Could Oak Trees Help Block Fires?

Science & Tech By Callie Fausey

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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

Let the Games Begin (Again): Game Seeker Gets New Life on State Street After Closing Its Doors in Spring

Let the Games Begin (Again): Game Seeker Gets New Life on State Street After Closing Its Doors in Spring

Business By Callie Fausey

Deal or No Deal: Santa Barbara City Council to Vote on Paseo Nuevo

Deal or No Deal: Santa Barbara City Council to Vote on Paseo Nuevo

Housing By Ryan P. Cruz

SBA to ATL No More: Delta Cancels Direct Flights Between Santa Barbara and Atlanta

SBA to ATL No More: Delta Cancels Direct Flights Between Santa Barbara and Atlanta

Transportation By Ella Heydenfeldt

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Education

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

Schools of Thought 2025

Schools of Thought 2025

Schools of Thought By Indy Staff

AHA! Is for the Whole Family

AHA! Is for the Whole Family

Schools of Thought By Tiana Molony

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