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Father’s Day Gift Guide 2025: Best Gifts for Every Type of Dad
From dad jokes to dark fiction, heartfelt letters to high-end multitools, here are our top Father’s Day gifts for every kind of dad.Let’s face it, dads are a mystery. Ask them what they want for Father’s Day and they’ll give you one of three classic responses: “I don’t need anything,” “Save your money,” or the ever-useful “Surprise me.”
So here’s your surprise: a no-fail guide full of thoughtful, quirky, and just plain fun gifts for every kind of dad from the pun-slinger to the thrill-seeker...
So here’s your surprise: a no-fail guide full of thoughtful, quirky, and just plain fun gifts for every kind of dad from the pun-slinger to the thrill-seeker...

Stepping Into Art: Chalk Festival Transforms Mission Grounds | Local News | Noozhawk
The Old Mission Santa Barbara has once again transformed into a vibrant canvas as the 39th annual I Madonnari Italian Street Painting Festival commenced this Memorial Day weekend.
Artists of all ages converged to create more than 140 large-scale chalk artworks directly on the Mission Plaza, celebrating a tradition that intertwines art, community and education.Cheryl Guthrie and Terri Taber, both seasoned participants and longtime registered nurses, are collaborating on a 12-by-16-foot centerp...
Artists of all ages converged to create more than 140 large-scale chalk artworks directly on the Mission Plaza, celebrating a tradition that intertwines art, community and education.Cheryl Guthrie and Terri Taber, both seasoned participants and longtime registered nurses, are collaborating on a 12-by-16-foot centerp...

Therapy Dogs of Santa Barbara Goes Coast-to-Coast With New York Expansion | Local News | Noozhawk
The wagging tails that have comforted Santa Barbara locals are now making waves across the country. Therapy Dogs of Santa Barbara has gone national, rebranding as Therapy Dogs of America and expanding its programs to the East Coast.
The nonprofit, long known for its calming presence in places like Santa Barbara, Solvang, Santa Ynez and Ventura County, is launching its first out-of-state chapter in White Plains, New York. The move marks a significant milestone for an organization built on a si...
The nonprofit, long known for its calming presence in places like Santa Barbara, Solvang, Santa Ynez and Ventura County, is launching its first out-of-state chapter in White Plains, New York. The move marks a significant milestone for an organization built on a si...

Santa Barbara County Bans Oversized Vehicle Parking in Isla Vista | Local News | Noozhawk
Oversized vehicles will no longer be allowed to park on most Isla Vista streets under a new measure approved Tuesday by the Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors.
The all-hours parking ban, aimed at improving emergency access and alleviating safety concerns, will apply to more than 30 streets throughout the college student-heavy neighborhood. Officials say the move addresses community concerns about visibility obstructions, roadway congestion, and hazards caused by large vehicles parked f...
The all-hours parking ban, aimed at improving emergency access and alleviating safety concerns, will apply to more than 30 streets throughout the college student-heavy neighborhood. Officials say the move addresses community concerns about visibility obstructions, roadway congestion, and hazards caused by large vehicles parked f...

Locals React to Selection of Pope Leo XIV, First American Pontiff | Local News | Noozhawk
White smoke billowed from the Sistine Chapel chimney Thursday, signaling the selection of a new pope. The College of Cardinals chose Cardinal Robert Prevost, 69, who will be known as Pope Leo XIV and makes history as the first pontiff ever from the United States.
The election of Pope Leo XIV comes after Pope Francis’ death last month at age 88.
The news of an American pope prompted Catholic clergy across the United States to express their surprise and excitement.
“It was unexpected tha...
The election of Pope Leo XIV comes after Pope Francis’ death last month at age 88.
The news of an American pope prompted Catholic clergy across the United States to express their surprise and excitement.
“It was unexpected tha...

Crowds Look to the Skies for Santa Barbara Kite Festival | Local News | Noozhawk
Ending the sunniest week Santa Barbara has seen in a while, hundreds gathered on theGreat Meadow at Santa Barbara City College on Sunday for the 39th annual KiteFestival.
Kites of all colors and shapes soared above the scenic bluff, as families — some returningfor decades, others for the first time — celebrated the spring tradition.
“Seeing families each year that I’ve seen grow up, and then to have their children comeback and bring their children—that’s always very rewarding,” said David...
Kites of all colors and shapes soared above the scenic bluff, as families — some returningfor decades, others for the first time — celebrated the spring tradition.
“Seeing families each year that I’ve seen grow up, and then to have their children comeback and bring their children—that’s always very rewarding,” said David...

UCSB Students, Workers Rally Against Funding Cuts to Scientific Research | Local News | Noozhawk
Hundreds of UC Santa Barbara students, faculty and academic workers gathered Tuesday afternoon to protest proposed budget cuts to scientific research and education programs.
The demonstration, part of the national “Kill the Cuts” campaign, began at the Arbor andculminated in a march to Cheadle Hall, where demonstrators called on university leadership to oppose cuts to research funding.
Protesters held signs and chanted, “Elon, Trump, you can’t hide. We can see your greedy side,” as they ma...
The demonstration, part of the national “Kill the Cuts” campaign, began at the Arbor andculminated in a march to Cheadle Hall, where demonstrators called on university leadership to oppose cuts to research funding.
Protesters held signs and chanted, “Elon, Trump, you can’t hide. We can see your greedy side,” as they ma...

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