3+ hour, 39+ min ago   (419+ words) On the evening of Thursday, Aug. 27, the full moon will rise in the east as it does just about every month. Regular readers of this column know that the full moon occurs when the moon lies on the opposite side…...

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3+ day, 1+ hour ago   (491+ words) Loneliness and social isolation are growing concerns for older adults, especially for those living alone or managing health limitations. At the same time, technology is evolving in ways that go far beyond convenience. Artificial intelligence is beginning to offer new…...

3+ day, 17+ hour ago   (94+ words) Denny Wayman is the retired pastor of Free Methodist Church of Santa Barbara, a former lead superintendent of Free Methodist Church in Southern California, and is the author “Healthy Biblical Communities” and the discipleship trilogy: “Discipleship Ecosystem,” “Toxic Discipleship” and…...

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1+ week, 3+ day ago   (393+ words) Great Place To Work and PEOPLE magazine have honored Cottage Health as one of the 2026 PEOPLE Companies that Care. The Companies that Care list is highly competitive and is based largely on employee surveys about their workplace experience, Cottage Health…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (325+ words) Santa Maria High School Class of 2026 graduate Oscar Flores Marcial has been accepted into the Western States Carpenters Union Brotherhood as a Millwright Apprentice. The trade offers strong earning potential and requires one of the most rigorous training pathways within…...

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2+ week, 3+ hour ago   (507+ words) August has become one of my favorite months for several reasons. Another reason is that the Milky Way appears to arch beautifully overhead after dark. And finally, I get to watch one of the two best meteor showers of the…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago   (271+ words) The Santa Barbara Maritime Museum’s (SBMM) Girls in Ocean Science Conference (GiOS), connecting students in grades 6-12 with top female scientists and ocean professionals, will be will be held Sept. 27-27 at SBMM, 113 Harbor Way in Santa Barbara Harbor. The session on…...