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From the Farallones to Santa Barbara, Catherine Breed Keeps Swimming

Sports By Christina McDermott

The endurance athlete reaches a major milestone in her bid to swim California’s 900-mile coastline.

Fracture Into Radiance

Cover Story By Roger Durling

The art of Cassandria Blackmore.

How Many $9 Burritos Can You Bag?

Cover Story By Indy Staff

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

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From I.V. to TV, UCSB Grad Competes on ‘King of Drag’

TV By Christina McDermott

FALL-ing Into a Vibrant Season of Arts and Culture

Cover Story By Leslie Dinaberg & Josef Woodard

Fall Arts Preview | Driven by Purpose, UCSB Arts & Lectures Has a New Vision at the Helm

Arts & Entertainment By Leslie Dinaberg

Fall Arts Preview | Pop Goes the Fall, the Music Plays On

Music By Josef Woodard

Fall Arts Preview | Play On

Theater By Leslie Dinaberg

Fall Arts Preview | A Serious Musical Feast in Store

Music By Josef Woodard

Fall Arts Preview | A Generous Bounty from UCSB Arts & Lectures

Arts & Entertainment By Leslie Dinaberg

Fall Arts Preview | Sizing Up the Season, the Art of the Matter

Visual Arts By Josef Woodard

Burrito Week 2026

Extra! By Indy Staff