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5 – 12 JAN 2023 VOL 29 ISS 1
Another FBI Visit – Hollis receives one more
knock on the door in Montecito by Michael Cox, P.22 Literary Travel – The holiday sojourn may be over but these reads will keep your mind moving, P.26
Dear You – Recent UCSB grad and Raab
Writing Fellow on why you should be reading more queer stories, P.28 Mattei’s Art – The life and works of Clarence Mattei featured in his new exhibit, P.35
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RAISING OUR LIGHT
Happy New Year!
“The new year stands before us, like a chapter in a book, waiting to be written.” – Melody Beattie (photo by Priscilla)
It has been five years since the devastating 1/9 Debris Flow, but through the disaster our community continues to grow. Here are details on the commemorative event plus three untold stories from our readers. (Story starts on page 5)
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New Tenant in Town
Montecito hedge fund titan Graham Duncan is the new owner of the late Pierre Lafond’s Wine Bistro in the Upper Village, page 10
7th Annual Polar Dip
Locals take a plunge in the cold Pacific swells to support Adam’s Angels and a new year, page 12