The Home Page | Merry Mermaids and Bright Abodes
SBAOR inducts 2025 officers, and we visit bright homes near and far.
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In Memoriam: Mark A. Ward 1948-2024
Mark A. Ward, a local landmark and my best friend for more than 50 years, passed away peacefully on November
Love, God, and the ‘Deny, Delay, Depose’ Doctrine
Connecting the dots between Baby Jesus and the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
Full Belly Files | Foxen Canyon Memories and More Wine Country Cruising
A day trip to check in with Foxen Winery, Folded Hills, Alma Rosa, and Melville; plus, stories you may have missed.
ON Culture | Bright Lights and Book Recs
This edition of ON Culture was originally emailed to subscribers on December 6, 2024. To receive Leslie Dinaberg’s arts newsletter
All Booked: Favorites for the Holiday Season
A few of my all-time favorite books to re-read during holiday season.
Poodle Attacks Ukulele While Vandenberg Explodes
Musk takes over NASA, Social Security, and Department of Defense.
Gail Arnold’s Favorite Nonprofits of the Year
Columnist Gail Arnold presents four Santa Barbara–based nonprofits that do extraordinary work.
The Home Page | Hunting for Houses and Giving Thanks
Finish your leftovers and find a new home for the holidays.
Full Belly Files | Solving a Grape Mystery in Goleta
Nationwide experts interested in old vine near the historic San Jose Winery; plus, Mad Crush book about Saucelito Canyon harvest is re-released; and stories you may have missed.
