American historian Leon Litwack had a distinguished career that included a Pulitzer Prize-winning books and four decades teaching at UC Berkeley. Born in Santa Barbara, he returned in 2013 to give a talk, the preview for which we run again here.
Read MorePosted: 09/09/2021
A decade after I met Lee Moldaver in the offices of the Santa Barbara Independent, he asked me to serve
Read MorePosted: 08/19/2021
Leland ‘Hobo’ Goodsell died at age 66 on Saturday, April 4, 2020, in Cottage Hospital after being ill for six weeks.
Read MorePosted: 04/07/2020
Laura Kath brought light to darkness for family, friends, and clients alike, earning a deep respect and gratitude from all.
Read MorePosted: 03/24/2020
Every time Leslie Gangl Howe stepped onstage, or in front of a camera, she provided a thoughtful, meaningful and often hilarious performance — all while gifting us with that dazzling smile.
Read MorePosted: 02/26/2020
From New York to Pennsylvania to Goleta, Lonnie Wu took in life and restored it to people in need.
Read MorePosted: 11/08/2018
Dr. Lois Jovanovič was known for being the voice for women with diabetes, pioneering the protocols that make it possible for them to deliver healthy babies.
Read MorePosted: 10/04/2018
Instead of farming exactly as it had always been done, Lawry chose to grow pumpkins, creating Mr. Bailard’s u-pick pumpkin patch, so successful it put his four children through college.
Read MorePosted: 08/01/2018
From the United Farm Workers boycott to saving Ellwood’s butterfly grove, talented singer Lola Nava Guerra embraced the activist life.
Read MorePosted: 10/29/2015
Few people knew Louise was looking over the shoulder of everything that is “Santa Barbara,” right up to the end.
Read MorePosted: 03/05/2015
Known the world over for his expertise, Larry Agenbroad researched the pygmy mammoth at the Channel Islands, hundreds of mammoths in South Dakota, and a frozen one in Siberia.
Read MorePosted: 02/18/2015
Léni Fé Bland was a great friend to the music and dance communities.
Read MorePosted: 01/07/2015
Viewing 10am – 12pm, Thursday January 14, Welch-Ryce-Haider, 15 E. Sola St, Santa Barbara CA. Private internment following at Santa
Read MorePosted: 01/12/2021
Lisa Ann Chachakos, 56, of Santa Barbara CA, lost her battle to Cancer December 11, 2020. She was a gentle
Read MorePosted: 12/18/2020
Louise loved her life, it was full of gratitude + joy! Celebrated 11/2/19 w/ her peeps. vnhcsb.org
Read MorePosted: 11/18/2019
A viewing & Rosary will be held at the Old Mission Santa Ynez on Tue Nov 12 6:00pm until 9:00pm.
Read MorePosted: 11/07/2019
The memorial service for Leslie Kuenne, formerly of Santa Barbara, was held on Saturday, August 17 at 4 pm at
Read MorePosted: 08/19/2019
A mass will be held Fri. May 3rd at Our Lady of Guadalupe church, 227 N. Nopal St. there will
Read MorePosted: 04/18/2019
Our beloved mother, sister, wife, and grandmother passed away peacefully Aug 22, 2021 after a visit from Msgr. Stephen Downes,
Read MorePosted: 09/30/2021
Larry was born in Sacramento on May 29, 1952, to the late Harold Drake and Dorothy Quam. He passed on
Read MorePosted: 09/20/2021
Larry passed away at Cottage Hospital on Friday, July 16, 2021 with his family by his side due to complications
Read MorePosted: 08/12/2021
Lorraine (Lorrie) Jean Gardner passed away on Saturday April 17, 2021. She was married to James R. Gardner (Dick) for
Read MorePosted: 08/02/2021
Leatrice (Abramson) Luria, 93, passed away peacefully on June 10, 2021, in Santa Barbara, California, the city in which she
Read MorePosted: 07/06/2021
We are saddened to announce the passing of our dear Mother, Lauretta L. May (Laurie to her friends). She passed
Read MorePosted: 04/20/2021
Born in Erding Germany, Leonard was naturalized and served in the United States Navy for 6 years as a medic
Read MorePosted: 04/13/2021
On Sunday January 31, 2021 Lilia Dolores Yanez went home to her Lord and Savior at the age of 87.
Read MorePosted: 02/23/2021
Louis Diaz passed away on January 15, 2021 in Grand Saline, Texas. He was a long time resident of the
Read MorePosted: 01/25/2021
The amazing Lois Allison (lovingly know as Gaga to friends and family) age 96 passed away 12/18/ 2020 peacefully of
Read MorePosted: 01/07/2021
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Lawrence Howard Coy (Larry Coy) on December 18, 2020,
Read MorePosted: 12/28/2020
