4 Aug 2026
One Million Memories
By Lisa Duncan “They were hoping for years to compete with Mardi Gras and the Rose Parade… and you know what? We got it!” historian Hattie Beresford told members of Montecito Bank & Trust’s MClub, launching a fascinating journey through the colorful origins of Old Spanish Days Fiesta. From its earliest celebrations to the traditions […]
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A Pioneering Meetup
By Keith Moore Supporters of the Society of California Pioneers as well as Bohemian Grove members gathered last week at the Santa Barbara Club to tour the clubhouse and view the impressive California art collection. Regional Director Keith Moore and Pioneers board member Vicki Englert welcomed guests to the Santa Barbara Club which was founded […]
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Sheriff’s Blotter — 93108
Mail Theft / 600 block Olive Road — Sunday, July 12, at 10:01 hours The reporting party called to report possible stolen packages that she saw on her walk on Olive Road. The officer located the opened packages and returned them to their rightful owners. The victims of the stolen packages did not desire prosecution. […]
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Fire Mosaic Seeks a New Permanent Home, and More News Bytes
A mosaic honoring the courage of Santa Barbara County firefighters and the resilience of wildfire survivors is looking for a new place to call home. Created by local mosaic artist Betsy Gallery following the devastating Tea and Jesusita fires, the 4-by-8-foot mural incorporates ceramic shards, melted metal, glass, and other fire-scarred artifacts collected from the […]
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Canes, Crutches, & Corrective Devices in Art
JS sends me a chunky, hand-carved wooden sculpture of a powerfully built male figure with an amputated left leg below the knee. He is shown in a direct, full-frontal pose, seated upon a plinth and supporting his head, upper body, and posture with a heavy staff. His body is muscular; his face and skull are […]
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CATLab Bridges Studentsto Tech Careers
Making the transition from higher education to the professional workforce can be daunting for college graduates. Westmont’s Center for Applied Technology Lab (CATLab) rewrites that narrative by creating a direct bridge to the tech sector. This summer, the program’s impact reaches new heights through an expansive partnership with Webconnex, an event ticketing company that Westmont […]
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Men’s Hoops Goes Global
Westmont men’s basketball competes in a memorable cross-cultural athletic exchange in Taiwan from July 28 to August 2. The Warriors open the five-game BLIA Cup tournament against teams from the Brian Kerle Basketball Academy of Australia, the University of Tsukuba in Japan, and the Hou Chon Sports Club of Macau, China. “It’s a tremendous head […]
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The ‘L word’ Comes to Life
Meghan Bush, who was appointed the Miller McCune executive director of UCSB Arts & Lectures just over a year ago, is understandably excited about the “Word of Mouth” series in the upcoming 2026-27 season, the part that makes up the bulk of the latter half of the A&L moniker. “We have very high standards and […]
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Music Through Conversation and Art
No introduction to speak of. No words of explanation from the musicians. No mentioning which paintings or sculptures inspired them to choose their piece(s) to perform. Just a few words from the Music Academy staff before and after the first of three events in the galleries of the Santa Barbara Museum of Art, dubbed, with […]
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HOWL with Amy
Q: Dear Amy, After singlehandedly raising two amazing children (college graduates, fully employed and living on their own), I am now an empty nester. I am also ready to get and raise my first ever puppy. HELP, I am a nervous wreck and she arrives in three weeks! A: Dear Nervous Wreck, Relax, if you […]
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Tails of Hope Returns
Every dog has its day, and this one promises plenty of tail-wagging fun. Tails of Hope is back for its second year on Sunday, September 20, after last year’s sold-out debut proved that Santa Barbara County has a soft spot for four-legged friends. The fundraiser takes over Rancho La Patera Stow House in Goleta for […]
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