Valentine’s Day bouquets and gifts from street vendors might be the bargain deal this year
Street vendors with flowers plan to see many customers for Valentine’s Day. The number of pop up stands increases…
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The Foodbank of Santa Barbara County is bolstered by $1.5-million in federal funds for new Sharehouse warehouse building
The Foodbank of Santa Barbara County has received federal funds to help renovate a building in Goleta as its new Sharehouse. The project should be…
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Open spaces, shopping centers and a golf course targeted in Santa Barbara County’s Draft Housing Element
The Glen Annie Golf Course and the old Walmart parcel in Orcutt are among the sites included in the County’s eight year plan for new housing.…
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Farmers assessing potential damages, other impacts from recent storm
After rain fell early Wednesday morning, drier conditions returned to the Santa Maria Valley for the second straight day, providing area farmers an…
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New vineyard opens on historic ranch in Santa Ynez Valley
New vineyard opens on historic ranch in Santa Ynez…
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Pac Biz Times Reports: Farming First expands Central Coast’s cannabis presence
The Pacific Coast Business Times reports Santa Barbara County could be home to the largest cannabis farm in the…
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Food and toy drive helps hundreds of families in Port Hueneme
PORT HUENEME, Calif.-Hundreds of families have food on their tables and presents under their trees this holiday season thanks to a food and toy drive…
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Santa Barbara County appoints new Public Health Director and new Agriculture Commissioner
The County of Santa Barbara Board of Supervisors announced two new appointments Tuesday: Dr. Mouhanad Hammami will take over as Public Health…
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Flower farmer keeps eye on crops as overnight freezing temperatures impact Santa Ynez Valley
Flower farmer keeps eye on crops as overnight freezing temperatures impact Santa Ynez Valley…
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Santa Ynez Chumash Tribe donates $150,000 to the Santa Barbara County Foodbank to expand services in Goleta
The Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians donated $150,000 to the Foodbank of Santa Barbara County to expand their services in Goleta during a volunteer…
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Santa Barbara County to apply for grant to fund a mobile farmworker resource center
The County of Santa Barbara is applying for a grant to fund a mobile farmworker resource center after the Board of Supervisors voted 4-1.…
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Nipomo Christmas tree farm opens for the holiday season, celebrating its 60th year in business
Holloway’s Christmas Tree Farm in Nipomo opens for the holiday season on Thursday, marking the 60th year the well-known family-owned business in…
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Roots Dispensary proposal on Santa Claus Lane survives appeal
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif. -Santa Claus Lane used to be known for a Santa looking out of a chimney at a toy store, now some locals and business…
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Port Hueneme residents urge city to slow down traffic on the so-called “Green Mile”
PORT HUENEME, Calif.-Port Hueneme Police Chief Andrew Salines said this week that the “Green Mile,” known for its cannabis dispensaries along Channel…
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Pac Biz Times reports: Local cannabis industry updates
In this week’s talk with the Pacific Coast Business Times, reporter Jorge Mercado discusses how the local cannabis industry is positioning itself to…
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Variety pumpkins rise out of Solvang Farmer Pumpkin Patch
Variety pumpkins rise out of Solvang Farmer Pumpkin…
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County officials find six citrus pests with insect traps in Arroyo Grande, begin control efforts
County officials detected six adult Asian Citrus Psyllids (ACP) with an insect trap in Arroyo Grande – these pests are a serious concern to…
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59 wineries are ready for the annual Vintners Festival in Solvang
The Santa Barbara County Vintners Festival is set for Saturday in Solvang. There is also a special Vintners Visa for tasting rooms…
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Vintners Festival this weekend will showcase the honored wine regions in Santa Barbara County
The Santa Barbara Vintners Festival comes to Solvang this weekend with more than 50 wineries and chefs on hand. Santa Barbara County was named the…
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Guacamole Contest celebrates a favorite dish at the 36th California Avocado Festival
CARPINTERIA, Calif.-Heather Giacone credits a friend and coworker named Odelia for teaching her how to make her award winning guacamole. “I work with…
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