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Preview: Taste of Solvang

Solvang dining has more to offer than just Danish pastries—though let’s be honest, Danish pastries play a big role. Staff Writer Brenna Swanston headed to Taste of Solvang on March 19 to sample the city’s best food and drink. See it all for yourself right here, and keep an eye out for the full review […]

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The hot seat: The 24th District Congressional seat is open for the first time in 18 years, and it has attracted a bevy of candidates

It’s 2016, and it’s an election year. Not only does that include a presidential race, but also one for California’s 24th Congressional District, which is completely up for grabs.  In April 2015, Lois Capps (D-Santa Barbara) announced her retirement, leaving open a seat she’s held for the Democratic Party for the past 18 years. She […]

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Movement of Light: Local entrepreneurs, performers, and artists trick out flow arts and festival installations with LEDs

Rainbow ribbons danced effortlessly around her, as if in sync with her hypnotic gyrations. Fractal, multicolor patterns trailed like glowing gossamer from the plastic hula hoop that spun around her hips, legs, and arms, illuminating her body in the low evening light. Even though this was happening at an outdoor electronic dance music festival, this […]

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