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UC Santa Barbara Bren School Students Mentor Teens at Climate Leadership Workshop on Channel Islands

UC Santa Barbara Bren School Students Mentor Teens at Climate Leadership Workshop on Channel Islands

Environment By Callie Fausey

The four-day camping trip on Santa Cruz Island marks the beginning of a summer chock-full of lessons for future climate leaders.

All Hands On Deck for the Santa Barbara Earth Day Festival

All Hands On Deck for the Santa Barbara Earth Day Festival

Environment By Leslie Dinaberg

Celebrate our planet April 26-27 at Alameda Park.

AWC-SB Celebrates Five Women for ‘Creative Communication: Building Community Through the Arts’

AWC-SB Celebrates Five Women for ‘Creative Communication: Building Community Through the Arts’

Community By Tia Trinh

Adriana Arriaga, Teresa Kuskey, Frances Moore, Melinda Palacio, and Joanne Wasserman to be recognized at 17th annual luncheon.

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Santa Barbara–Born Muralist and Tattoo Artist Danny Meza Dies at 35

Santa Barbara–Born Muralist and Tattoo Artist Danny Meza Dies at 35

Community By Ryan P. Cruz

Update: UCSB Issues Alert After Bear Spotted on Campus Thursday Morning

Update: UCSB Issues Alert After Bear Spotted on Campus Thursday Morning

Public Safety By Christina McDermott

Santa Barbara Students Make Their Broadway Debut

Santa Barbara Students Make Their Broadway Debut

Education By Callie Fausey

Free Will Astrology

Free Will Astrology

Astrology By Rob Brezsny

The Long, Dark ‘Fortnite’ of the Soul

The Long, Dark ‘Fortnite’ of the Soul

Mom Brain By Shannon Kelley

San Marcos Track and Field Star Avery Leck Is Poised for a Memorable Postseason

San Marcos Track and Field Star Avery Leck Is Poised for a Memorable Postseason

Sports By Victor Bryant

San Roque History and Historic Resource Survey Project Begins

San Roque History and Historic Resource Survey Project Begins

History By Leslie Dinaberg

Santa Barbara’s Easter Egg-stravanaza Returns to Elings Park

Santa Barbara’s Easter Egg-stravanaza Returns to Elings Park

Community By Tia Trinh

Natalia Treviño Is New Spirit of Fiesta and Victoria Plascencia Is the 2025 Junior Spirit

Natalia Treviño Is New Spirit of Fiesta and Victoria Plascencia Is the 2025 Junior Spirit

Community By Elijah Valerjev

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Community

AWC-SB Celebrates Five Women for ‘Creative Communication: Building Community Through the Arts’

AWC-SB Celebrates Five Women for ‘Creative Communication: Building Community Through the Arts’

Community By Tia Trinh

Santa Barbara–Born Muralist and Tattoo Artist Danny Meza Dies at 35

Santa Barbara–Born Muralist and Tattoo Artist Danny Meza Dies at 35

Community By Ryan P. Cruz

San Roque History and Historic Resource Survey Project Begins

San Roque History and Historic Resource Survey Project Begins

History By Leslie Dinaberg

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History

San Roque History and Historic Resource Survey Project Begins

San Roque History and Historic Resource Survey Project Begins

History By Leslie Dinaberg

The Lompoc Connection

The Lompoc Connection

History By Justin M. Ruhge

Radio History Archives Come to UC Santa Barbara

Radio History Archives Come to UC Santa Barbara

History By Johannes Steffens for UCSB’s ’The Current'

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My Life

Do Demonstrations Make a Difference?

Do Demonstrations Make a Difference?

My Life By Radhule Weininger

From Heartbreak to Wholeheartedness

From Heartbreak to Wholeheartedness

My Life By Radhule Weininger

It’s My Third Stint in Santa Barbara. This Time, I’m Making it My Kids’ Hometown

It’s My Third Stint in Santa Barbara. This Time, I’m Making it My Kids’ Hometown

My Life By Dana Anderson

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Animals

Update: UCSB Issues Alert After Bear Spotted on Campus Thursday Morning

Update: UCSB Issues Alert After Bear Spotted on Campus Thursday Morning

Public Safety By Christina McDermott

The Santa Barbara Bird-Feeder Guide

The Santa Barbara Bird-Feeder Guide

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

Tracking Frosty the Orca

Tracking Frosty the Orca

Animals By Chuck Graham

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Adoptable Pets

Hamachi and Tessa

Hamachi and Tessa

Adoptable Pets By Lisa Acho Remorenko

Oscar, Loki, Chippy, and Ella

Oscar, Loki, Chippy, and Ella

Adoptable Pets By Lisa Acho Remorenko

Adoptable Pets By Lisa Acho Remorenko

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Travel

Travel by Train

Travel by Train

Travel By Keith Hamm

Patagonia in Four Seasons

Patagonia in Four Seasons

Cover Story By Mary Heebner

Jazz Haven in Paso: Blame It on the Wine

Jazz Haven in Paso: Blame It on the Wine

Travel By Josef Woodard

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Society Matters

Planned Parenthood Hosts Birds & Bees Bash

Planned Parenthood Hosts Birds & Bees Bash

Society Matters By Gail Arnold

Channelkeeper Hosts Blue Water Ball

Channelkeeper Hosts Blue Water Ball

Society Matters By Gail Arnold

LEAP Raises Funds for Its Stellar Early Childhood and Family Assistance Programs

LEAP Raises Funds for Its Stellar Early Childhood and Family Assistance Programs

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

Here Comes the Sun

Here Comes the Sun

Cardio Confidential By Amy R. Ramos

All About the Weights

All About the Weights

Cardio Confidential By Amy R. Ramos

Cloud Hands and Camaraderie

Cloud Hands and Camaraderie

Cardio Confidential By Amy R. Ramos

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Sports

Jackson Flora Tosses Complete Games Shutout in UC Santa Barbara’s 4-0 Victory Over Cal Poly

Jackson Flora Tosses Complete Games Shutout in UC Santa Barbara’s 4-0 Victory Over Cal Poly

Sports By Victor Bryant

Bishop Diego Outlasts Cate in Five Sets to Clinch Tri-Valley League Title

Bishop Diego Outlasts Cate in Five Sets to Clinch Tri-Valley League Title

Sports By Victor Bryant

Bishop Diego Announces Caleb Richey as Boys Basketball Head Coach

Bishop Diego Announces Caleb Richey as Boys Basketball Head Coach

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

A Newbie’s Sailing Experience in the Santa Barbara Channel

A Newbie’s Sailing Experience in the Santa Barbara Channel

Outdoors By Callie Fausey

Jump Around at The World’s Biggest Bouncy Castle

Jump Around at The World’s Biggest Bouncy Castle

Outdoors By Madeline Slogoff

Santa Barbara International Orchid Show 2025

Santa Barbara International Orchid Show 2025

Outdoors By Maggie Yates

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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 Favorite Tri-County Produce Saved From Looming Closure

Santa Barbara Favorite Tri-County Produce Saved From Looming Closure

Business By Ryan P. Cruz

Consider the Lobster Tariffs: Trump’s Trade War Has Santa Barbara County’s Fishing and Ag Industries on Edge

Consider the Lobster Tariffs: Trump’s Trade War Has Santa Barbara County’s Fishing and Ag Industries on Edge

Business By Jean Yamamura

City Terminates Cookie Plug’s State Street License

City Terminates Cookie Plug’s State Street License

Business By Ella Heydenfeldt

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Education

UC Santa Barbara Bren School Students Mentor Teens at Climate Leadership Workshop on Channel Islands

UC Santa Barbara Bren School Students Mentor Teens at Climate Leadership Workshop on Channel Islands

Environment By Callie Fausey

Santa Barbara Students Make Their Broadway Debut

Santa Barbara Students Make Their Broadway Debut

Education By Callie Fausey

Promising Cancer Research Earns Top Honors at UC Santa Barbara’s 2025 Grad Slam

Promising Cancer Research Earns Top Honors at UC Santa Barbara’s 2025 Grad Slam

Education By Marge Perko, UCSB's 'The Current'

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