In honor of Women's History Month, join local author & historian Cheri Rae for a presentation about her new publication, A String of Pearls: Pearl Chase of Santa Barbara, for an intimate look at the life of a woman whose name is revered in the storied seaside community, and whose influence extended throughout California and

March 6 at 5:30pm at the Veterans Hall on Cabrillo Blvd. A Conversation with Lorissa Rinehart, author of "First to the Front - the untold story of Dickey Chapelle, trailblazing female war correspondent" The Wall St Journal said it “reads like a Hollywood movie” - I couldn't agree more.  What a daring, extraordinary life. Goodreads:  “She dove out