Dylan Burch, author at el Don News

The beauty of Santa Barbara

I transferred to the University of California Santa Barbara in 2017 and graduated three years later during the height of the Covid-19 pandemic. Over that period I learned more about myself outside

June 3, 2026

Lifestyle·Photo Essay

Dancers shine in “Loading:Unity” Concert at Phillips Hall

Early this month I attended the Santa Ana Dance Department’s concert titled “Loading:Unity.” The lights dimmed and the performance began. Dancers bobbed and weaved out onto a dimly lit stage, contorting their

May 30, 2026

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Three costumed individuals dance on stage holding umbrellas and wearing traditional Japanese kimonos.

In Photos: OC Japan Fair 2026

I took a trip to the OC Japan Fair in Costa Mesa. I still knew that I was at the Orange County Fairgrounds and that it was Easter weekend, but at several

April 16, 2026

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Rewind to analog: Five items that ground you in the present

Gen Z and Millennials have grown up in the digital world. Forced online for two years due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the dependence on tech and the internet has made many young

April 6, 2026

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