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‘Tis the Season Listings 2025

'Tis the Season By Terry Ortega

Santa Barbara’s annual guide to holiday happenings.

Local Heroes 2025

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The ‘Santa Barbara Independent’s 40th annual celebration of community heroes.

Past Times at Santa Barbara High

History By Callie Fausey

Celebrating 150 years of educational excellence, with centuries more to come.

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Paseo Nuevo Redevelopment: The Next Steps

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Are These the Droids We’re Looking For?

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Searching for Ghosts on the Central Coast

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Making an Impression

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Best of Santa Barbara® 2025

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Vote Yes on California’s Prop 50

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Fall Visual Arts Preview | Mark Your Cultural Calendars for All Sorts of Art

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Fall Arts Preview | Mark Your Calendars for an Awesome Autumn

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Roll ’Em Up, Chow ’Em Down — It’s Burrito Week 2025

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