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Suburban Soliloquy

By Celeste Barber

Mar 27, 2026
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The Neighborhood School

About two weeks ago, I was out delivering gifts of books to South County elementary schools. Cleveland School was my first stop. As I hopped out of my Jeep, I turned to look at the beautiful homes visible on the other side of APS. They were quintessential Santa Barbara with commanding views of the mountains directly behind, facing…

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