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11 – 18 MAY 2023 VOL 29 ISS 19
Backing the Food Trucks – After “citizen complaints” get local food trucks a warning, MWD’s Mike Clark and others voice their support, P.10 A Clear Vision – Dr. Helena Ndume receives a humanitarian reward after providing free sightrestoring surgery to 55,000 Namibians, P.12
ChatGBT and Me – Ernie makes a new friend
and the laughs begin, though the new chum’s humor is a little robotic, P.23 Culinary Curiosity – Stella chats with recent culinary school grad Jakob Hammer about the industry, insights, and his picks around town, P.26
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A Bear of a Picnic
The Teddy Bear Cancer Foundation is hosting its annual outdoor soirée and there’s still time to join the fun in the sun, page 20
A CENTURY OF SUPPORT Through fires, the debris flow, and a pandemic, United Way of Santa Barbara County has been here for the community … and that was only in the past five years. Now the organization is turning 100 and having a celebration to honor a century of work, but mostly those who have helped make it happen (Story on p. 28)
The Triangle of Success It takes a village to make a triangle, and thanks to the community, the one near Casa Dorinda is now complete, page 5
your hair's best friend a salon wash and style with a glass of bubbly at san ysidro ranch salon 50
for a limited time - open 7 days a week - free valet parking
Cirque du Crane
Contortionists, clowns, and parents run rampant on Crane’s campus. Don’t worry though – it’s all in the name of supporting the school, page 34