The life of celebrated potter Dave Drake was a focal point of a kid-friendly gathering Feb. 8 at Aiken County Historical Museum, with guidance from volunteer Annmarie Gorensek. Kids (and ...

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Naomi Shihab Nye set the tone for her seventh visit to Santa Barbara with a quote by Rumi: “In this earth, in this soil, in ...

By Christopher Maag A program to restart outdoor dining in New York City on April 1 is facing an extensive backlog of applications. By Matthew Haag The “T” was removed in references to L.G.B ...

The criminal case against Mayor Eric Adams may be in jeopardy, but his future now seems more imperiled amid heightened calls for his resignation. 5 min read LIVE Bondi Praises Adams on Immigration ...

If it hits, the explosion would be 500 times as powerful as the atomic bomb dropped on Hiroshima and have a blast radius of more than 30 miles. A poll finds that 60 percent of Israeli Jews support ...

The best time to visit Santa Barbara is from March to May or from September to November. Temperatures are fairly mild year-round, hovering in the 60s and 70s, but traveling in early spring or fall ...

New York state has nine income tax rates, ranging from 4% to 10.9%. Tax credits and deductions, filing status and residency status can influence what you pay. Many, or all, of the products ...

The New York Yankees would have loved for their partnership with star right fielder Juan Soto to have continued beyond one year. They did everything they could in free agency to re-sign him ...

Inside our fall/winter issue you'll find a trio of inspiring conservation stories from California's eastern Sierra region, where UC Santa Barbara has a natural reserve — and a huge research presence.

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The Santa Cruz Surfing Museum overlooks one of the most renowned surfing spots in Santa Cruz – Steamer Lane. Along with historic surfing photographs and boards, the museum features a bevy of ...