UCSB Alumni launches sustainable children’s clothing to help local kids in Ventura
Jennifer Siemens of Ventura, a local UCSB alumni, decided to launch a clothing business called California Kids Collection after seeing a gap in…
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How is the largest crop in the Santa Maria Valley holding up this winter?
California, and more specifically the Santa Maria Valley, is the home of the largest strawberry harvest distributed across the nation and into…
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Santa Barbara Public Library receives state sustainability grant
The Santa Barbara Public Library has been selected by the California State Library to join 14 other local library systems in receiving the inaugural…
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Santa Barbara waterfront areas expected to be fully reopened after recent tidal overflow event
The Santa Barbara waterfront is still getting cleaned up after the tidal overflow last week. All of the parking lots are now expected to be reopened…
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Solvang Julefest to conclude with Christmas Tree Burn
SOLVANG, Calif.-This time last year heavy rain and saturated trees led to the cancellation of the traditional Solvang Christmas Tree Burn, but this…
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Heavy equipment used to clean up waterfront from recent swells on Santa Barbara coastline
Some Santa Barbara parking areas were closed over the weekend while cleanup efforts took place. Heavy equipment was used to scoop up sand from the…
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ShelterBox helps families stay warm this winter
SANTA BARBARA, Calif.-A charity with a 100 percent rating on Charity Navigator is working to keep people warm. Shelterbox is helping families in…
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Cleanup effort underway along the coastal communities before the next ocean surge arrives
A cleanup of the Santa Barbara Harbor is underway after a storm surge Thursday. Many areas were closed…
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Parking lots swamped by ocean waves on the Santa Barbara coast
Cleanup efforts are underway in the Santa Barbara harbor after hours of impacts from high tides and ocean wave…
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News Channel 3-12 to switch back to regular newscasts following Christmas weekend building maintenance
UPDATE: The fumigation process at Your News Channel is coming to an end, and regular broadcasting will return at 5 p.m.…
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Surfers catch waves on sunny Christmas Day
VENTURA COUNTY, Calif.-Surfers may not have enjoyed the biggest waves on Christmas Day, but they enjoyed plenty of sunshine. It was hard to tell from…
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Cabrillo Boulevard flooding was a rare sight on the Santa Barbara waterfront
The Harbor View Inn in Santa Barbara had a front row seat to the dramatic storm before Christmas. It was not…
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Runoff water carves out a chunk of Leadbetter Beach in Santa Barbara
A section of Leadbetter Beach to the east of the Shoreline Cafe was carved up in Thursday’s Santa Barbara rainstorm. The restaurant did not have…
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No worries on streets and in creeks with a light rain day, but stronger weather is in the forecast
A soppy Tuesday will have a few breaks in the current Central Coast storm. Stronger weather is coming…
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Environmental Health Services issues general rain advisory for Santa Barbara County beaches
Environmental Health Services issued a general rain advisory for Santa Barbara County beaches due to the rainy forecast this…
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Federal regulators approve continued operation of Diablo Canyon during license renewal process
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission determined on Tuesday that Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) can continue the operation of Diablo Canyon…
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Tree trimmers clearing rainstorm debris throughout Santa Barbara, Goleta and MontecitoÂ
As the rainstorm is underway, the City of Santa Barbara, along with several tree services, are continuing efforts to keep the area safe from falling…
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Boat owners advised to secure their vessels as stormy weather arrives
With a week of wet weather ahead, the Santa Barbara Harbor Patrol is advising boat owners to secure their vessels, especially those prone to breaking…
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Oil spill drill tests first responders in case of an environmental emergency
Anticipating an emergency call, the Santa Barbara Harbor Patrol held an annual oil spill drill Wednesday at the harbor entrance.…
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PG&E notifies customers of potential power turn-offs in Santa Barbara County due to windy forecasts through weekend
PG&E is notifying customers that it might have to turn off power in targeted areas throughout the county due to windy forecasts from Thursday to…
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