Santa Maria High School emergency shelter to shut down
The Santa Maria High school which has been serving as an emergency shelter during the coronavirus pandemic is preparing to shut down by the end of…
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Ty Warner’s newest Beanie Baby brings hope to children recovering from homelessness, trauma during pandemic
A new image of hope during the COVID-19 pandemic has come in the form of a colorful, Beanie Baby Hope bear toy.…
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SBHS Alumni Association awards over $200,000 in scholarships to current and former students
To help its seniors gain a much-needed boost, the Santa Barbara High School Alumni Association recently awarded over $200,000 in scholarships to 78…
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Historic site trashed in downtown just steps from Santa Barbara City Hall
Historic Casa de la Guerra was found trashed Monday morning in Santa Barbara. (Photo: John…
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Santa Barbara residents donate purses packed with essentials and COVID-19 protective equipment
A group of local residents started a give-back called The Purse Project. They donate purses or bags filled with essentials for the homeless. As the…
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Local flower shop blooms with business on Mother’s Day
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — Just in time for Mother’s Day, flower shops across Santa Barbara County reopened this Friday for curbside pickup. …
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Central Coast sandwich shop owners donate hundreds of lunchboxes to frontline workers
Local Subway owners Reshmi and Amit Sarin have faced struggles during the COVID-19 pandemic like many others. But even in the midst of hardship, they…
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Teen Star hosting virtual concert
In honor of mothers throughout the world, Teen Star will be hosting its first virtual concert tonight at 7…
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Nordstrom Santa Barbara Paseo Nuevo to close by August
Nordstrom, Paseo Nuevo Mall’s longtime anchor department store of three decades, is closing for…
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Water quality health alert goes out to businesses ahead of Friday’s reopening
The City of Santa Barbara wants to get the word out that buildings shuttered or vacant for nearly two months can harbor a health risk for employees…
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Organic Soup Kitchen serving community throughout COVID-19 crisis
Since the COVID-19 pandemic began, the Organic Soup Kitchen’s demand has increased…
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Santa Barbara County Foodbank in need of volunteer delivery drivers in North County
As COVID-19 continues, the Santa Barbara County Foodbank is seeing a shortage on Emergency Response Delivery Drivers in Santa Maria and…
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United Way offers free financial consultation for nonprofits during COVID-19
SANTA MARIA, Calif. – Businesses are not the only ones feeling the pinch during the coronavirus pandemic. Local nonprofits are struggling to pay the…
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Many small steps underway for Covid-19 tests and economic recovery
Santa Barbara County officials are optimistic about the latest Covid-19 numbers and efforts to restart the economy.…
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More vacancies on State St. including Forever 21, Youth Interactive and Plum Goods in Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara’s downtown loses Forever 21. Another big building now vacant. 18,300 sq feet. 3-story Macy’s nearby empty since 2017. ‬ …
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Starbucks locations reopening throughout Santa Barbara and Goleta
It’s been quite common to see a large line forming at the drive-thru Starbucks on Turnpike and Calle…
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Local fisherman selling directly to public throughout coronavirus crisis
Once COVID-19 swept across the country, it immediately began affecting fishermen in the Santa Barbara Harbor.…
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Santa Barbara Lifeguards helping enforce physical distancing
With large crowds gathered throughout beaches, Santa Barbara City Lifeguards are helping to enforce physical…
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Carpinteria company pivots from art to frontline medical gear
There is no shortage of the can-do American spirit these days; people stepping up in their homes and businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic, doing…
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Santa Barbara Humane Society: Pet adoption at record high 90 percent since COVID-19 outbreak
Vet specialists with the Santa Barbara County Humane Society say shelters are typically crowded with pets in need of a home throughout the…
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