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Burned by the Gap: Not Everyone Escaped Goleta Blaze Unscathednew

Much of the community breathed a sigh of relief when the Gap Fire entered its final days, having only claimed a few outbuildings and some lemon and avocado orchards. Not everybody was fortunate, however, as residents of the county's wilderness-adjacent communities can attest.
Santa Barbara Independent  |  Ben Preston and Kathleen Zaratzian  |  08-05-2008  |  Disasters

Students Connect with Those Touched by the Horrors of Warnew

UCSB Students who sign up for RS-155 find that it’s neither a history class nor a religion class, but an emotional journey through the psyche and experiences of real live veterans.
Santa Barbara Independent  |  Ben Preston  |  07-08-2008  |  War

Turning Science into Social Changenew

A conference in Mexico positions sea turtles as a catalyst for future environmental efforts.
Santa Barbara Independent  |  Ben Preston  |  03-03-2008  |  Environment

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