Poetry Books for the Winter Season
A poetry book recommendation for every day of the month from former Santa Barbara Poet Laureate David Starkey.
Year: 2022
Only Ewe Can Prevent Wildfires
After three years at the San Marcos Foothills Preserve, a Santa Barbara sheep grazing program is looking to continue into the New Year and beyond.
Matt Kettmann’s 2022 in Review
Here are some selected highlights from the past 12 months of my reporting on food, drink, and more across Santa Barbara County.
Discover Remote Isles Steeped in Viking History, Fascinating Geology, and Jaw-Droppingly Good Music
Visit the Scottish Islands of Orkney and Shetland, the remote Faroe Islands and a near circumnavigation of Iceland, where a group of puffins — quite simply the most laughably adorable bird on the planet — is a circus.
A Christmas Memory: If Only in My Dreams
After a decade of institutionalized Christmases in recovery homes and homeless shelters I find myself in a beautiful home, pictures on the walls, warm inviting rooms, and views from every window of the majestic mountains and vast golden fields and canals that separate us from them.
Moving On from the Disappointment of Flightline
I felt compelled to accept a settlement and move on to my next business adventure.
Santa Barbara County Residents Break Record In 2022 With Annual Gift Drive for Foster Youth
More than 723 children in need had their Christmas wishes filled through donations by Santa Barbara County residents this holiday season.
Terry Ortega’s 2022 in Review
Our calendar queen shares some of her favorite articles of last year.
Spreading the Cheer Behind Bars: More Than 875 Christmas Gift Bags Handed out in County Jails
Santa Barbara Sheriff’s Office Programs Unit, chaplains, and Impact Ministry continue the fifth year of the tradition.
Mony’s Tacos Now Serving Dinner & Drinks
There are more ways to enjoy homestyle Mexican food — and beer and wine — in Santa Barbara’s Funk Zone.
