Parking problems arise as Santa Barbara Airport sees record number of travelers
With Fourth of July festivities taking place nationwide, plenty of people are flying out of town this weekend at the Santa Barbara…
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Santa Maria police stepping up enforcement of illegal fireworks
The Santa Maria Police Department is ramping up its efforts to curb the use of illegal fireworks that are lighting up the city’s sky…
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Fireworks back on Central Coast for Fourth of July
Fireworks will be filling the sky on the Central Coast this year after the coronavirus forced cancellations last…
Continue ReadingGas stations are running out of gas ahead of the holiday weekend
When tens of millions of Americans hit the road this holiday weekend, they’re going to find the highest prices for gasoline in nearly seven years.…
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Danish Days returning to Solvang this fall
Planning is in its early stages but organizers say more details will be released in the coming weeks.…
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A Father’s Day restored in Solvang after a year of distance
It has been about two years since a Father’s Day brunch was served at a restaurant or public setting.…
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Juneteenth celebration held on State Street in Santa Barbara
Juneteenth celebrations began in…
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Santa Barbara Airport launches daily flights to San Diego
A daily nonstop flight from the Santa Barbara Airport to San Diego took off on Thursday…
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Congress approves bill to make Juneteenth a federal holiday
The House voted 415-14 Wednesday to make Juneteenth, or June 19th, the 12th federal holiday. The bill now goes to President Joe Biden’s desk, and…
Continue Reading Fourth of July fireworks show returning to Lompoc
The city did not host a fireworks show last Fourth of July due to the coronavirus…
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Lompoc accepting applications for Fourth of July block parties
The City of Lompoc is providing applications for the Fourth of July Block Party on Monday afternoon.…
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Pacific Pride Foundation encourages Santa Barbara businesses to decorate windows for Pride Month
The Pacific Pride Foundation is partnering with several local businesses to celebrate Pride Month this…
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Thousands expected to visit Pismo Beach for Memorial Day weekend to kickoff busy summer travel season
Thousands of tourists are expected to descend on Pismo Beach over the next few days to celebrate Memorial Day weekend, which annually kicks off the…
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Flying over Memorial Day? Expect long lines at airports
Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas says people traveling for Memorial Day weekend should be patient because there will be long lines at…
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CA State Parks offering free admission to veterans, military members on Memorial Day
California State Parks is offering free admission to veterans, active and reserve military members on Memorial…
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Boaters get safety inspections and advice prior to summer season with an increase in water activity
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – Expect to see the Santa Barbara Harbor Patrol in all directions around the marinas and near shore locations, possibly more…
Continue Reading Independence Day fireworks display to return to Santa Barbara with pandemic safety measures in place
SANTA BARBARA, Calif.-Red, white and boom will be back this 4th of July in Santa Barbara. Mayor Cathy Murillo said that means there will be…
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Orange tier for at least another week in Santa Barbara County based on latest COVID data
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – It will be another week in the COVID-19 orange tier in Santa Barbara County based on the latest data on coronavirus cases…
Continue Reading July Fourth fireworks funded for this summer in Santa Barbara
After calling off one of the biggest shows on the Central Coast in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the 2021 July Fourth fireworks will be back…
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COVID-19 numbers fall in Santa Barbara County sending optimism up
The latest numbers on COVID-19 cases has dropped to barely a blip on the screen in the last reporting period. …
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