Westmont physics professor shares eclipse experience
SANTA BARBARA, Calif.-Westmont College Professor Emeritus of Physics Ken Kihlstrom, Ph.D. will go to great length to see an eclipse. Dr. Kihlstrom…
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New Tunnel Road sewer main extension unveiled Friday afternoon
The Santa Barbara County Public Works Department held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the recently completed Tunnel Road Sewer Main Extension Project…
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Large eucalyptus tree knocks out power in the 1100 block of N. Patterson Avenue Monday
Santa Barbara County Fire Department responded to a call for power lines downed by a fallen eucalyptus tree at 1155 N. Patterson Avenue north of…
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Celebration of the Whales brings ocean lovers together
OXNARD, Calif.-The 25th Celebration of the Whales took place in the Channel Islands Harbor. Kids had a chance to listen to the sounds whales make…
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“All Club Boat Parade” held in Channel Islands Harbor
OXNARD, Calif.-An “All Club Boat Parade” took place on glassy water. The Harbor Patrol and U.S. Coast Guard led the parade in the Channel Islands…
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Bridge work complete in Channel Islands Harbor
OXNARD, Calif.-Boaters and drivers are likely to notice some major bridge improvements along Channel Islands Blvd. in the Channel Islands Harbor.…
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Boil order lifted in Ojai
OJAI, Calif.- Ojai is back in business The Casitas Municipal Water District has lifted a boil water order. The order had been sent out Friday…
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City seeks volunteers to help restore Jesusita Trail in Santa Barbara
The City of Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation Department is looking to recruit up to 75 volunteers for the first large-scale trail volunteer day of…
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Coastal Commission upholds San Carpoforo camping prohibitions in unanimous decision
Los Padres National Forest officials announced a unanimous decision to uphold the prohibition of overnight camping, campfire use and dogs off leashes…
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Dredging project gets underway in Santa Barbara
SANTA BARBARA, Calif.-The Santa Barbara Maintenance Dredging Project is getting underway. For the second time this year crews will be dredging in the…
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New designed reef installed off the Goleta coast
Just off the coast of Goleta a chain of recently installed sea caves rest on the sea floor intended to reintroduce a kelp forest along the Central…
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Paso Robles Fire & Emergency Services reminds residents of City’s weed abatement program
Paso Robles Fire & Emergency Services (PRFES) reminded residents about the City’s weed abatement program to decrease fire hazards within their homes.…
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‘Ice Bear’ exhibit on display at Santa Barbara Maritime Museum
The Santa Barbara Maritime Museum “Ice Bear” exhibit showcases a local photographer’s images of polar bears and highlights the affects climate change…
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City of Santa Maria offers sprinklers and landscape burlaps for greener spring
The City’s Utilities Department is offering free landscape burlaps and sprinklers for City residents as part of its Go Green for Spring promotion.…
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Santa Barbara Wildlife Care Network announces new documentary: ‘Wild Rescue: A Second Chance at a Wild Life’
The Santa Barbara Wildlife Care Network is teaming up with an acclaimed filmmaker to showcase wildlife rescue and rehabilitation in a new…
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Santa Barbara County Public Health Department issues general rain advisory for beaches countywide
The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department (SBCPHD) reminded residents to stay away from beaches due to rainfall throughout this weekend.…
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Ventura County issues evacuation for Santa Paula residents due to additional landslides
Ventura County Emergency Services issued an evacuation order for residents in Santa Paula Friday morning due to additional landslide activity.…
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California Fish and Game Commission adopts 2024 groundfish regulations
The California Fish and Game Commission (Commission) approved changes to this year’s groundfish season dates, fishing depths and bag limits in a…
Continue Reading Spring turkey season offers Californians many hunting options
The state’s general spring turkey season opens this Saturday until May 5 and the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) is hosting various…
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City of Santa Barbara announces open comment period for 2024 Draft Climate Action Plan
The City of Santa Barbara’s Sustainability and Resilience Department opened a public comment period for its 2024 Draft Climate Action Plan (CAP)…
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