4th of July will continue even without big shows
4th of July waterfront and stadium activities are canceled but many smaller alternatives are being planned in Central Coast neighborhoods.…
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Wheels in motion for one 4th of July parade that won’t be parked by the virus
This year there will be a Montecito 4th of July car parade over several streets due to the COVID-19 concerns about having a walking parade. …
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Montecito water district agrees to connect with Santa Barbara for 50-year supply line
The Santa Barbara desalination plant will be used to help the Montecito Water district with its 50-year plan for reliable water supplies.…
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Santa Barbara to consider adding more affordable housing
A housing project at 711 N. Milpas St. may now include more affordable units. (RRM design…
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Allen Construction building parklets for local businesses
To support local businesses, Allen Construction is building parklets free of…
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Lobero Theatre hopes to set standard for virtual performance with live Kenny Loggins concert
The Kenny Loggins ‘unplugged’ live stream event will take place on Sunday night from the historic Lobero…
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SB County Public Health encounters rise in asymptomatic COVID-19 cases
Over the past week, the Santa Barbara County Health Department identified 300 new COVID-19 cases. However, most of these positive tests came from…
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Police continue crackdown on illegal fireworks leading up to July 4th
Officers with the Santa Maria Police Department will share how their crackdown on illegal fireworks are going a week after we first profiled their…
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Longtime vacant spot in downtown Santa Barbara filled by 7-Eleven
7-Eleven in downtown Santa Barbara on State St. has opened in a spot vacant for several years. (Photo: John…
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Santa Barbara Junior Lifeguards excited to trade tv for the beach
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – There’s no “gloom” in June gloom if you’re a junior lifeguard this year. The popular summer program is back for a 45th…
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Local entrepreneurs swipe credit cards clean, in a good way, during pandemic
Two men with entrepreneurial skills are making the rounds in Santa Barbara and Goleta, adding another layer of security for shoppers and…
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Santa Barbara County businesses continue to reopen despite COVID-19 death increase predicted by state’s virtual assessment tool
According to California’s COVID Assessment Tool, Santa Barbara County deal toll could increase to 225 over the next 30 days.…
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Westside begins its own street scene in Santa Barbara
The Santa Barbara Westside begins weekend revitalization events starting Saturday.…
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Two Goleta companies behind thermal camera temperature checks at LAX
A temperature check pilot program launched Tuesday targeting travelers at the Tom Bradly International Terminal at LAX. The device was created by two…
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Demand for properties along Central Coast remains high despite global pandemic
Demand for properties along the Central Coast are booming in spite of the global…
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55 new COVID-19 cases reported in Santa Maria on Thursday
The Santa Barbara County Public Health has confirmed 55 COVID-19 cases in Santa Maria on Thursday.…
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Bars back in business throughout Santa Barbara
Following a three-month closure, bars are back in Santa Barbara.…
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Santa Barbara’s Bike Blvd. Projects involve removing some mature trees
Work begins in August on three areas of the city’s Bicycle Boulevard Gap Closure Project. One stage targets the Westside along Mission Street and San…
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June 17 marks kickoff to Census Action Week
California could face years of financial hardships on top of the COVID-related economic crisis if the 2020 Census count is…
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Wineries reopen gradually in Santa Maria Valley
Wineries are reopening gradually throughout the Santa Maria Valley.…
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