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The 14 most versatile, protective, and speedy trail running shoes you can buy today, tested over hundreds of rugged miles.

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ISLA VISTA, Calif. – On Tuesday, UC Santa Barbara's Chancellor sent an email to staff and students warning that students with F-1 visas have had their visas terminated without warning recently ...

Press releases are posted on Independent.com as a free community service. (SANTA BARBARA, Calif.)– On April 3, 2025, the County of Santa Barbara Probation Department conducted countywide wellness ...

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