Arrested Decay

When boom turns to bust. Full of fascinating stories, Bodie dares you to look away...

Turn The Tide On Ocean Pollution

Saturday, September 20th. Santa Barbara's East Beach, at the foot of Stearns Wharf. Smiling, happy faces, blue skies, hot sun, and warm salt water dominated. Throw in plenty of longboards, kayaks, paddleboards, outriggers, and the random dinghy, and you've got a paddleout. Sponsored by the Santa Barbara Chapter of the Surfrider Foundation. Thanks to all of the wonderful folks who organized and participated in this event.

The Sights and Sounds of Flamenco...Ole'!

For five days each August, Santa Barbara celebrates Old Spanish Days. Cries of "Viva La Fiesta!" fill the streets, along with parties, parades, music, and dancing. Flamenco is the centerpiece of Fiesta. Linda Vega and her dancers (our personal favorites) capture the magic, power, and intensity of the dance. Special thanks to Ashley Almada and Miranda Jaimes, who were interviewed for this piece.

A peek behind the scenes at Santa Barbara's Summer Solstice Celebration...

Since 1974, Santa Barbara has celebrated the summer solstice with a parade that honors artistic freedom and creativity. The guidelines are loose- interpret the theme (this year it's "Solar Flair"), and no motorized vehicles- all floats are strictly people powered. Beyond that, pretty much anything goes. A week before the parade, we visited the workshop to see how things were shaping up.