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A ‘Merry’ Jane Holiday Gift List

A ‘Merry’ Jane Holiday Gift List

The Cannabis Corner By Leslie Dinaberg

Consumables to give your cannabis-curious friends this season.

Winemaker Kris Curran Dies

Winemaker Kris Curran Dies

Drink By Matt Kettmann

The renowned, trailblazing Santa Barbara County winemaker succumbed to cancer on December 11.

Santa Barbara’s Hospitality Game-Changers

Santa Barbara’s Hospitality Game-Changers

Cover Story By Matt Kettmann

This is how the Acme, Companion, and Good Lion restaurant groups changed our dining culture.

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Not Horsing Around

Not Horsing Around

Special Stories By Andrea Weir Estrada

Free Will Astrology

Free Will Astrology

Astrology By Rob Brezsny

Celebrate Winter Solstice with Artisans and Allies Indigenous Market

Celebrate Winter Solstice with Artisans and Allies Indigenous Market

Community By Ryan P. Cruz

Sock Skating Event at MOXI Is a Family Holiday Must-See in Santa Barbara

Sock Skating Event at MOXI Is a Family Holiday Must-See in Santa Barbara

Community By Ella Bailey

At The Crafter’s Library, Santa Barbara Parents and Kids Connect, Create, and Co-Work

At The Crafter’s Library, Santa Barbara Parents and Kids Connect, Create, and Co-Work

Indy Parenting By Sarah Powers

Avoiding the Political Minefield

Avoiding the Political Minefield

Health By Rebecca Capps, LMFT

Riveting Remote Control Car Competition at Westmont

Riveting Remote Control Car Competition at Westmont

Education By Madeline Slogoff

Big Things Are Happening in Downtown Carpinteria

Big Things Are Happening in Downtown Carpinteria

Business By Ryan P. Cruz

All Students at Monroe Elementary Receive Free Shoes

All Students at Monroe Elementary Receive Free Shoes

Community By Callie Fausey

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Community

Winemaker Kris Curran Dies

Winemaker Kris Curran Dies

Drink By Matt Kettmann

Celebrate Winter Solstice with Artisans and Allies Indigenous Market

Celebrate Winter Solstice with Artisans and Allies Indigenous Market

Community By Ryan P. Cruz

Sock Skating Event at MOXI Is a Family Holiday Must-See in Santa Barbara

Sock Skating Event at MOXI Is a Family Holiday Must-See in Santa Barbara

Community By Ella Bailey

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History

The Ellwood Special Route

The Ellwood Special Route

History By Justin M. Ruhge

UC Santa Barbara Library Preserves Local History Using Family Films

UC Santa Barbara Library Preserves Local History Using Family Films

History By Ellery Wakeman

Blending Beauty and History on a Riviera Hillside

Blending Beauty and History on a Riviera Hillside

History By Sarah Sinclair

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My Life

Maybe Once-in-a-Lifetime Chance

Maybe Once-in-a-Lifetime Chance

My Life By Cynthia Carbone Ward

Reflections on The Santa Ynez Valley Women Hikers

Reflections on The Santa Ynez Valley Women Hikers

My Life By Cynthia Carbone Ward

A Blessed Life: My Father, the Preacher, the Santa Barbara Legend

A Blessed Life: My Father, the Preacher, the Santa Barbara Legend

My Life By Watsuki Harrington

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Animals

Not Horsing Around

Not Horsing Around

Special Stories By Andrea Weir Estrada

Goatsucker! Elings Park Poorwills Provide Plenty of Excitement Right Here in Santa Barbara

Goatsucker! Elings Park Poorwills Provide Plenty of Excitement Right Here in Santa Barbara

Birding By Hugh Ranson, Member of the Santa Barbara Audubon Society

Protecting Our Beaches, Our Oceans, Our Resources

Protecting Our Beaches, Our Oceans, Our Resources

Animals By Meaghan Clark Tiernan

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Adoptable Pets

Stella

Adoptable Pets By Lisa Acho Remorenko

Meech and Pippy

Meech and Pippy

Adoptable Pets By Lisa Acho Remorenko

Buddy and Delorean

Buddy and Delorean

Adoptable Pets By Lisa Acho Remorenko

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Travel

Jazz Haven in Paso: Blame It on the Wine

Jazz Haven in Paso: Blame It on the Wine

Travel By Josef Woodard

Vitamin Sea Gives a Whole New View of Life in Santa Barbara

Vitamin Sea Gives a Whole New View of Life in Santa Barbara

Travel By Leslie Dinaberg

WILDWONDER Getaway Celebrates Women, Wellness, and Western Spirit in Santa Ynez

WILDWONDER Getaway Celebrates Women, Wellness, and Western Spirit in Santa Ynez

Travel By Hana-Lee Sedgwick

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Society Matters

Gail Arnold’s Favorite Nonprofits of the Year

Gail Arnold’s Favorite Nonprofits of the Year

Society Matters By Gail Arnold

Empty Bowls Event Draws 800 Foodbank Supporters

Empty Bowls Event Draws 800 Foodbank Supporters

Society Matters By Gail Arnold

The Community Celebrates Opening of Michael Towbes Library Plaza

The Community Celebrates Opening of Michael Towbes Library Plaza

Society Matters By Gail Arnold

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Science & Tech

UCSB Takes On Father Time

UCSB Takes On Father Time

Science & Tech By Tyler Hayden

UC Santa Barbara Art Professor Lisa Jevbratt Explores History of Plants Through Textiles

UC Santa Barbara Art Professor Lisa Jevbratt Explores History of Plants Through Textiles

Science & Tech By Debra Herrick, UCSB's 'The Current'

UC Santa Barbara Undergrads Design Innovative Weight Workout Machine That’s Accessible to People Who Use Wheelchairs

UC Santa Barbara Undergrads Design Innovative Weight Workout Machine That’s Accessible to People Who Use Wheelchairs

Science & Tech By James Badham, UCSB’s ‘The Current’

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Cardio Confidential

Cloud Hands and Camaraderie

Cloud Hands and Camaraderie

Cardio Confidential By Amy R. Ramos

Bridge to Fitness in Santa Barbara’s Loreto Plaza

Bridge to Fitness in Santa Barbara’s Loreto Plaza

Cardio Confidential By Amy Ramos

Hiding in Plain Sight

Hiding in Plain Sight

Cardio Confidential By Amy R. Ramos

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Sports

Strong Second Half Boosts San Marcos to 76-52 Victory Over Rio Mesa

Strong Second Half Boosts San Marcos to 76-52 Victory Over Rio Mesa

Sports By Victor Bryant

Boys Basketball Roundup: Santa Barbara and San Marcos Open Channel League Play With Home Victories

Boys Basketball Roundup: Santa Barbara and San Marcos Open Channel League Play With Home Victories

Sports By Victor Bryant

Dos Pueblos Boys’ Soccer Defeats Rival Santa Barbara 2-1 in Channel League Opener

Dos Pueblos Boys’ Soccer Defeats Rival Santa Barbara 2-1 in Channel League Opener

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

Hike and Ramble On | It’s a Great Time to Get Outside and Enjoy Santa Barbara’s Trails

Hike and Ramble On | It’s a Great Time to Get Outside and Enjoy Santa Barbara’s Trails

Outdoors By Chuck Graham

The Santa Barbara Botanic Garden Opens New Trail Area in Honor of National Hiking Day

The Santa Barbara Botanic Garden Opens New Trail Area in Honor of National Hiking Day

Outdoors By Ella Bailey

Justin Fantl’s ‘Santa Rosae’ Celebrates the Channel Islands

Justin Fantl’s ‘Santa Rosae’ Celebrates the Channel Islands

Outdoors By Matt Kettmann

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Art

How Art Opens the Mind

How Art Opens the Mind

Arts & Entertainment By Debra Herrick, UCSB’s ’The Current'

UC Santa Barbara’s Art, Design & Architecture Museum Gifted with Kendrick Bangs Kellogg Archives

UC Santa Barbara’s Art, Design & Architecture Museum Gifted with Kendrick Bangs Kellogg Archives

Art By Debra Herrick, UCSB’s 'The Current'

‘Today’s Today Is Today’ Brings Multi-Generational Artists Together at UC Santa Barbara

‘Today’s Today Is Today’ Brings Multi-Generational Artists Together at UC Santa Barbara

Art By Debra Herrick, UCSB’s ’The Current'

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Business

Santa Barbara County to Allow Camping, Special Events on Some Ag Land

Santa Barbara County to Allow Camping, Special Events on Some Ag Land

Business By Jean Yamamura

Santa Barbara Supervisors Give Miramar Green Light on Affordable Housing and Retail Project

Santa Barbara Supervisors Give Miramar Green Light on Affordable Housing and Retail Project

Housing By Christina McDermott

Kroger–Albertsons Merger Halted by Federal Judge

Kroger–Albertsons Merger Halted by Federal Judge

Business By Ryan P. Cruz

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Education

Riveting Remote Control Car Competition at Westmont

Riveting Remote Control Car Competition at Westmont

Education By Madeline Slogoff

Schools of Thought, 2024 Edition

Schools of Thought, 2024 Edition

Schools of Thought By Indy Staff

Lil Buck and Jon Boogz Take Street Dance to the Classroom

Lil Buck and Jon Boogz Take Street Dance to the Classroom

Cover Story By Leslie Dinaberg

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