SANTA BARBARA, Calif. - Catholic schools across Central and Southern California are celebrating National Catholic Schools Week, a nationwide event that highlights faith-based education, community, and service. This year marks the 52nd anniversary of the annual celebration.

On Tuesday, Catholic students from across the Central Coast gathered at Bishop Garcia Diego High School for a day centered on connection, worship, and community. The week’s theme, “Catholic Schools: United in Faith and Community,” was reflected throughout the events and activities.

Schools celebrated all week long with a variety of events designed to bring students, families, and educators together. Activities included a K-12 Mass, a community barbecue, a motivational talk by TEDx and teen mindset speaker Tanner Clark, and a special celebration honoring grandparents.

Gabriel Villa, a senior and ASB president at Bishop Garcia Diego High School, says the week is an important opportunity for students to connect with one another and the wider community.

“It means a lot,” Villa said. “It’s a way we can connect with the community here in Santa Barbara. It’s also a good time to set an example for the younger kids.”

Several Catholic schools participated in the celebrations, including Bishop Garcia Diego High School, Mount Carmel, St. Raphael, Notre Dame, and St. Therese.

National Catholic Schools Week wraps up today, concluding with the grandparents’ celebration, but school leaders say the message of faith, unity, and community extends far beyond this week.

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Every new parent faces the difficult decision of choosing the perfect name for a newborn. First names rarely get changed after being assigned and carry with them a wide range of meanings and associations. This creates a lot of pressure on expectant parents to pick the perfect moniker for their little ones.

Perhaps unsurprisingly, many parents end up choosing the same names over and over. Research suggests that we pick specific names implying desired characteristics about our children, selecting names for boys and girls intended to shape them. Male monikers are commonly inspired by political, cultural, and personal influences that suggest good, masculine, and well-rounded people.

The 1960s are commonly associated with tie-dye-clad hippies, psychedelic experimentation, and rock ‘n’ roll icons like the Beatles and Jimi Hendrix. But underneath the flower power, free love exterior, the ’60s were a period of radical social and political change—not only in the United States but around the world. The decade was one characterized by a host of juxtapositions; anger and fear over injustice and uneasy political conditions lived alongside notions of musical awakening and pacifist harmony.

Stacker compiled a list of the most popular baby names for boys in the ’60s in California using data from the Social Security Administration. Names are ranked by number of babies born from 1960 to 1969. The names in this list represent the distinct intersection of Baby Boomer and Gen X and a reflection of some of the most well-known celebrities, musicians, and trends of the time. Keep reading to see if your name was among the most popular in the ’60s in your home state.

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#30. Matthew

Matthew is a name of Hebrew origin meaning “Gift of Yahweh”.

California
– Babies from 1960 to 1969: 11,907
– Babies from 2015 to 2024: 16,007 (#10 most common name, +34.4% compared to the 60s)

National:
– Babies from 1960 to 1969: 105,943 (#36 most common name)

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#29. Stephen

Stephen is a name of Greek origin meaning “wreath, crown”.

California
– Babies from 1960 to 1969: 12,218
– Babies from 2015 to 2024: 1,042 (#360 most common name, -91.5% compared to the 60s)

National:
– Babies from 1960 to 1969: 152,231 (#27 most common name)

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#28. Edwa

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Way compiled a look at the affordability of attending San Diego FC games. Ticket rates were aggregated from official primary ticketing partners (Ticketmaster, SeatGeek, AXS) and major resale marketplaces (Vivid Seats, SeatPick) based on availability as of January 12, 2026. Ticket prices and concession costs are estimates subject to change and may fluctuate significantly based on dynamic pricing, demand, and opponent.

The cost of grabbing a bite or drink at an MLS game varies widely depending on where you’re watching. Fans pay the steepest prices in Los Angeles and Miami, where a beer can run up to $16 at LAFC’s BMO Stadium and $15 at Inter Miami CF’s Freedom Park, while hot dogs and sodas reach $10 and $8 respectively in those venues. On the other end, Atlanta United offers some of the league’s most affordable concessions — just $5 for a beer, $2 for a hot dog, and $2 for a soda at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

How much it costs to attend San Diego FC games
– 2026 Stadium: Snapdragon Stadium
– Ticket prices: $75 (6th highest)
– Concession total: $33.00 (1st highest)
— Beer (16oz): $15.00
— Hot Dog: $10.00
— Soda: $8.00
– Average parking price: $10.40

MLS teams with the highest ticket prices
#1. Inter Miami CF ($165)
#2. LAFC ($95)
#3. St. Louis CITY SC ($90)
#4. Columbus Crew ($82)
#5. Austin FC ($78)

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Way compiled a look at the affordability of attending San Jose Earthquakes games. Ticket rates were aggregated from official primary ticketing partners (Ticketmaster, SeatGeek, AXS) and major resale marketplaces (Vivid Seats, SeatPick) based on availability as of January 12, 2026. Ticket prices and concession costs are estimates subject to change and may fluctuate significantly based on dynamic pricing, demand, and opponent.

The cost of grabbing a bite or drink at an MLS game varies widely depending on where you’re watching. Fans pay the steepest prices in Los Angeles and Miami, where a beer can run up to $16 at LAFC’s BMO Stadium and $15 at Inter Miami CF’s Freedom Park, while hot dogs and sodas reach $10 and $8 respectively in those venues. On the other end, Atlanta United offers some of the league’s most affordable concessions — just $5 for a beer, $2 for a hot dog, and $2 for a soda at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

How much it costs to attend San Jose Earthquakes games
– 2026 Stadium: PayPal Park
– Ticket prices: $55 (14th lowest)
– Concession total: $27.50 (9th highest)
— Beer (16oz): $13.00
— Hot Dog: $8.00
— Soda: $6.50
– Average parking price: $10-$30

MLS teams with the highest ticket prices
#1. Inter Miami CF ($165)
#2. LAFC ($95)
#3. St. Louis CITY SC ($90)
#4. Columbus Crew ($82)
#5. Austin FC ($78)

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produced by
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Way compiled a look at the affordability of attending LAFC games. Ticket rates were aggregated from official primary ticketing partners (Ticketmaster, SeatGeek, AXS) and major resale marketplaces (Vivid Seats, SeatPick) based on availability as of January 12, 2026. Ticket prices and concession costs are estimates subject to change and may fluctuate significantly based on dynamic pricing, demand, and opponent.

The cost of grabbing a bite or drink at an MLS game varies widely depending on where you’re watching. Fans pay the steepest prices in Los Angeles and Miami, where a beer can run up to $16 at LAFC’s BMO Stadium and $15 at Inter Miami CF’s Freedom Park, while hot dogs and sodas reach $10 and $8 respectively in those venues. On the other end, Atlanta United offers some of the league’s most affordable concessions — just $5 for a beer, $2 for a hot dog, and $2 for a soda at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

How much it costs to attend LAFC games
– 2026 Stadium: BMO Stadium
– Ticket prices: $95 (2nd highest)
– Concession total: $32.50 (3rd highest)
— Beer (16oz): $16.00
— Hot Dog: $9.00
— Soda: $7.50
– Average parking price: $12.44

MLS teams with the highest ticket prices
#1. Inter Miami CF ($165)
#2. LAFC ($95)
#3. St. Louis CITY SC ($90)
#4. Columbus Crew ($82)
#5. Austin FC ($78)

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produced by
Way and reviewed and
distributed by Stacker.

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