You Voted for ’Em, and We’ve Got the Winners
By Sun Staff
Are you ready to catch all the top dogs and cool cats as they fly by into the winners’ circle? You better hold on, because there are a lot in Northern Santa Barbara County!
Education Today 2024
Schools in need: School districts across North County ask voters to approve bond measures in November
By Taylor O'Connor and Libbey Hanson
Bond, school bond
School districts countywide are asking voters to approve funds for campus upgrades, new schools and classrooms
By Taylor O'Connor
Combating stigma
CAPSLO’s Teen Wellness Program is increasing efforts in high schools to address student mental health
By Libbey Hanson
55 Fiction 2024: The winners of our annual short story contest are in!
The world’s shortest stories, with a twist
Winning Images 2024
Local photographers share their view of the world for our annual photography contest
Pride Issue 2024
Out and about: Our Pride issue highlights a social group for older members of the LGBTQ-plus community and the need for the Pride in Mental Health Act
By Taylor O'Connor and Bulbul Rajagopal
Connection, socialization
Pacific Pride Foundation’s Lavender Elders program is designed to bring older LGBTQ-plus folks together
Overdue breakthrough
The Pride in Mental Health Act hopes to make accessible mental health care services for LGBTQ-plus youth the law
By Bulbul Rajagopal
Summer Guide 2024
By Caleb Wiseblood
Menus - Spring/Summer 2024
The Central Coast Guide to All Things Food and Drink
Wedding Issue 2024
In this year’s annual issue, you can find the latest dress fashion, traditions and where they came from, and the vintage cake trend
By Taylor O'Connor, Bulbul Rajagopal and Glen Starkey
Unique expression
Central Coast wedding planners and dress shop owners say wedding fashion is both classic and changing
Kinda your grandma’s cake
Vintage-style cakes are taking over weddings with their intricate piping and callback to yesteryears
Tradition, superstition
Odd wedding traditions and superstitions explained
By Glen Starkey
Health & Wellness 2024
Music therapy as medicine and the benefits of being around horses
By Adrian Vincent Rosas and Taylor O'Connor
Music as medicine
Local violinist Brynn Albanese brings healing, hope, and more as a certified music practitioner
By Adrian Vincent Rosas
Healing through horsemanship
Central Coast nonprofits offer equine therapy as a way to work through trauma and mental illness and to manage disabilities
Volunteers for a CAUSE
MICOP, CAUSE volunteers give back to historically underserved communities and rally for change
Last Minute Gift Guide 2023
Presents that you can buy in local spots as the holidays lurch ever closer
By Taylor O'Connor and Adrian Vincent Rosas
Central Coast pet stores offer gifts and treats for locals’ furry friends or scaly babies this holiday season
A 2024 presidential election guide for North Santa Barbara County voters
Art and technology converge in Gallery Los Olivos’ Brushes and Pixels
Orcutt’s Old Town Quilt Shop offers a space for quilters to learn, practice, and celebrate the craft
Spud Street’s food truck is the quickest route to every local french fry fanatic’s heart