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Save Moby!

Community By Madeline Slogoff

Stearns Wharf’s Beloved whale mural seeks restoration donations.

Black Culture House Celebrates Black History Month

Community By Tia Trinh

Soul Bites, Santa Barbara Public Library, and Chaucer’s Books to host series of celebratory weekend events.

Mike on a Bike!

Mike on a Bike!

Outdoors By Madeline Slogoff

American Riviera Bike Tours show Santa Barbara through the eyes of a long-time local.

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Ghost Herd

Animals By Chuck Graham

Festival Industry Comes Together for FestForums in Santa Barbara

Festival Industry Comes Together for FestForums in Santa Barbara

Business By Leslie Dinaberg

I Witness ‘Eye Witness’

I Witness ‘Eye Witness’

My Life By Elena Nicklasson

Local Favorite Pascucci Restaurant to Close

Local Favorite Pascucci Restaurant to Close

Business By Elijah Valerjev

Isaac Zamora: A Life Changed by Santa Barbara City College

Isaac Zamora: A Life Changed by Santa Barbara City College

SBCC Alumni Spotlights By Tiana Molony

Santa Barbara Wedding Guide 2025

Santa Barbara Wedding Guide 2025

Cover Story By Indy Staff

Birds Are Everywhere. Let’s Keep It That Way

Birds Are Everywhere. Let’s Keep It That Way

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

Human Shields of Compassion

Human Shields of Compassion

My Life By Radhule Weininger

Rehabilitated Burrowing Owl Finds New Home in Goleta

Rehabilitated Burrowing Owl Finds New Home in Goleta

Environment By Christina McDermott

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Community

Save Moby!

Community By Madeline Slogoff

Black Culture House Celebrates Black History Month

Community By Tia Trinh

Santa Barbara Public Market Partners with Fire Foundation To Deliver Fire Relief Aid

Santa Barbara Public Market Partners with Fire Foundation To Deliver Fire Relief Aid

Community By Madeline Slogoff

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History

The Castle on the Hill

The Castle on the Hill

History By Justin M. Ruhge

The Ellwood Special Route

The Ellwood Special Route

History By Justin M. Ruhge

UC Santa Barbara Library Preserves Local History Using Family Films

UC Santa Barbara Library Preserves Local History Using Family Films

History By Ellery Wakeman

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My Life

I Witness ‘Eye Witness’

I Witness ‘Eye Witness’

My Life By Elena Nicklasson

Human Shields of Compassion

Human Shields of Compassion

My Life By Radhule Weininger

Beyond Valentine’s Day

Beyond Valentine’s Day

My Life By Rebecca Capps, LMFT

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Animals

Ghost Herd

Animals By Chuck Graham

Birds Are Everywhere. Let’s Keep It That Way

Birds Are Everywhere. Let’s Keep It That Way

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

Rehabilitated Burrowing Owl Finds New Home in Goleta

Rehabilitated Burrowing Owl Finds New Home in Goleta

Environment By Christina McDermott

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Adoptable Pets

Crush, Onyx, and Autumn

Crush, Onyx, and Autumn

Adoptable Pets By Lisa Acho Remorenko

Adoptable Pets By Lisa Acho Remorenko

Smokey, Lord Charles, and May

Smokey, Lord Charles, and May

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

Society Matters | Year in Pictures

Society Matters | Year in Pictures

Society Matters By Gail Arnold

Casa del Herrero Celebrates the Holidays

Casa del Herrero Celebrates the Holidays

Society Matters By Gail Arnold

Gail Arnold’s Favorite Nonprofits of the Year

Gail Arnold’s Favorite Nonprofits of the Year

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

Cloud Hands and Camaraderie

Cloud Hands and Camaraderie

Cardio Confidential By Amy R. Ramos

Bridge to Fitness in Santa Barbara’s Loreto Plaza

Bridge to Fitness in Santa Barbara’s Loreto Plaza

Cardio Confidential By Amy Ramos

Hiding in Plain Sight

Hiding in Plain Sight

Cardio Confidential By Amy R. Ramos

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Sports

Gauchos go Cold Down the Stretch in 78-71 Loss to Cal State Northridge

Gauchos go Cold Down the Stretch in 78-71 Loss to Cal State Northridge

Sports By Victor Bryant

Boys’ Basketball Roundup: Santa Barbara Clears Major Hurdle With 51-41 Victory Over Oxnard

Boys’ Basketball Roundup: Santa Barbara Clears Major Hurdle With 51-41 Victory Over Oxnard

Sports By Victor Bryant

Santa Barbara High Star Luke Zuffelato Commits to UC Santa Barbara Men’s Basketball Program

Santa Barbara High Star Luke Zuffelato Commits to UC Santa Barbara Men’s Basketball Program

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

Mike on a Bike!

Mike on a Bike!

Outdoors By Madeline Slogoff

Hike and Ramble On | It’s a Great Time to Get Outside and Enjoy Santa Barbara’s Trails

Hike and Ramble On | It’s a Great Time to Get Outside and Enjoy Santa Barbara’s Trails

Outdoors By Chuck Graham

The Santa Barbara Botanic Garden Opens New Trail Area in Honor of National Hiking Day

The Santa Barbara Botanic Garden Opens New Trail Area in Honor of National Hiking Day

Outdoors By Ella Bailey

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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’s Funk Zone Gets a New Glow

Santa Barbara’s Funk Zone Gets a New Glow

Business By Rebecca Horrigan

Local Favorite Pascucci Restaurant to Close

Local Favorite Pascucci Restaurant to Close

Business By Elijah Valerjev

Lompoc Opts Out of Wine Country [Corrected]

Lompoc Opts Out of Wine Country [Corrected]

Business By Matt Kettmann

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Education

Kids Displaced by L.A. Fires Welcomed by Santa Barbara Schools

Kids Displaced by L.A. Fires Welcomed by Santa Barbara Schools

Education By Callie Fausey

MOXI Runway Exhibit Opens Inside Santa Barbara Airport Terminal

MOXI Runway Exhibit Opens Inside Santa Barbara Airport Terminal

Visual Arts By Tia Trinh

Sprout Up UCSB Brings Environmental Learning to Santa Barbara Elementary Schools

Sprout Up UCSB Brings Environmental Learning to Santa Barbara Elementary Schools

Education By Tia Trinh

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