CalTrans District 7 issues evacuation notice for three Santa Paula homes
First responders ordered an evacuation warning for three homes near Highway 150 around Santa Paula due to landslide conditions…
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Exploration and innovation makes the grade for kids on a school break visiting MOXI
MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation is full during spring break with visitors and a special camp. Summer camps are filling…
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New Dignity Health program donates surplus food to help feed local homeless population
A new Dignity Health program is now helping feed hundreds of people battling homelessness on the Central…
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Buellton Union School District debuts new electric bus
Buellton Union School District will officially unveil a brand new electric school bus during a special ceremony scheduled for Monday…
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Environmental review of Phillips 66 refinery demolition plans available for public review
The County of San Luis Obispo Department of Planning and Building announced the release of the Draft Environmental Impact Report for the Phillips 66…
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Department of Fish and Wildlife launch license application for mobile devices Wednesday
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) announced the launch of the CDFW License App for mobile devices on…
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California Green Innovation Index released Thursday
The 15th annual California Green Innovation Index report was issued Thursday and currently, California is not on track to meet its emissions rate…
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Tajiguas landfill filling up faster than anticipated, expansion plan proposed
Plans to expand the Tajiguas landfill along the Gaviota coast are being considered as trash comes in faster than anticipated. County Supervisors look…
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Surfers share waves at the 25th Rincon Invitational
CARPINTERIA, Calif.-The 25th Rincon Invitational inspired surfers to share the waves. The contest is focused on creating a better future for the surf…
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North Branch Jail celebrates first graduating class from solar training program Friday
The Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office announced the first batch of graduates from the Northern Branch Jail Solar Installation Training Program on…
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Ventura’s Air Pollution Control District issues $4.5 million to reduce agriculture equipment emissions
The Ventura County Air Pollution Control District announced the distribution of $4.57 million in grants to replace heavy farm equipment with…
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Pacific Gas & Electric warns customers about scam risks
Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) issued warnings to customers about consistent scams that continue to occur across the Central Coast region.…
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The cruise ship schedule in Santa Barbara could be shortened up after months of meetings
The Santa Barbara waterfront could be seeing fewer cruise ship visits in coming years. The Discovery Princess is the only one in March. Three will…
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Barn Owl returns to the wild in Goleta
GOLETA, Calif.-A Barn Owl found caught in a fishing line is back in the wild. The Ojai Raptor Center released the owl at The Stow House in Goleta…
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New Santa Maria solar power project to help offset rising energy costs
The City of Santa Maria is planning a new solar power project to help offset rising energy costs through the use of alternative energy sources and…
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Berms removed in time for Snowy Plover nesting season
OXNARD, Calif.-Sand berms, put in place to prevent high surf damage, are being removed. The Ventura County Fire Department used heavy equipment to…
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Los Padres National Forest to start controlled burn on Camino Cielo this month
The Los Padres National Forest has scheduled a controlled burn for Camino Cielo with a time window starting in March and lasting throughout the…
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Ganna Walska Lotusland launches digital guide through Bloomberg Connects app
Ganna Walska Lotusland announced the launch of its new digital guide through the Bloomberg Connects app, a philanthropic project from the…
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Santa Barbara commercial lobster fisherman convicted for abandoning traps
The California Department of Fish and Wildfire (CDFW) announced the conviction and successful prosecution of a commercial lobster fisherman on…
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Deconstruction to remove temporary sand berms along Ventura County Coastline begins
VENTURA COUNTY, Calif.—Two sand berms were constructed as a short term solution following the high surf and storm surges in December. “We’re…
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