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After-School Round-Up
Article by Anna Maria Stump | Photography by Michelle Castellino, Wilderness Youth Project As Santa Barbara families seek ways to bridge the hours between school and home with purpose and care, after-school initiatives are quiet powerhouses of potential. From creative outlets to sports and inclusive play spaces, these programs are vital in helping young people explore, express, and create meaningful connections to their community. Apples to Zucchini Cooking School Join Apples to Zucchini...
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Angel’s Foster Care
Foster Care That Lasts a Lifetime Article by Meaghan Clark Tiernan | Photography by Kelsey Crews “Every child deserves the best start to their life,” says Elizabeth Moss, Angel’s Foster Care Communications and Development Manager. A nonprofit foster family agency celebrating nearly 20 years in business, Angel’s Foster Care supports families who foster infants and toddlers in Santa Barbara County. The organization, founded by local business owner and former nurse Meichelle Arntz, aims to...
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A Second Chance in Color
Article by Anna Maria Stump | Photography by Josh Gruetzmacher Pedro de La Cruz didn’t set out to become an artist. In 2012, he was working in the accounting department of a local company, crunching numbers by day and quietly creating by night. But somewhere in between spreadsheets and late-night sketching, something shifted. "I felt like I had a second chance at life," he recalls. "I grabbed it like a new graduation. I realized my passion could become a career.” Born in Tijuana, México, De...
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Arts + Culture
Eat The Rainbow
Article by Samantha Durbin | Photography by Josh Gruetzmacher Summer calls for salad, and the owner of Santa Barbara Longevity Center, Leslie Valle-Montoya, lives and breathes healthy living even from her kitchen. Here, she shares a recipe for an ultra-healthy, super-pretty rainbow salad ripe for any day. Rainbow Salad Ingredients: ¼ wedge of red cabbage ¼ wedge of white cabbage 1 chiogga beet (white and red striped beet when cut in half, found in most health markets) 1 golden yellow...
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