Letters to the Grinch could win a child a year of Mr. Softee ice cream
Kids are being asked to write letters to the Grinch this holiday season to change his mood. The winner will get Mr. Softee for a…
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Make the Call: Free 24/7 Behavioral Wellness Access Line Workers helps a community in crisis
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif. — Sharon isn’t just a voice on a phone. For many, she’s their lifeline. “You never know what you’re going to…
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California Department Of Public Health launches campaign to address mental health crisis among youth
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif.— The California Department Of Public Health’s new statewide campaign — called “Take Space to Pause”— is made…
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Amazon Workers on Strike and Picketing at Local Warehouse Locations
EDITOR’S NOTE: This article has been changed to include additional quotes from Amazon and Teamsters Union 186 OXNARD, Calif. – Amazon workers in…
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The Severity of RSV in Santa Maria and statewide – What You Need to Know
SANTA MARIA, Calif. — Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) is a common virus that typically causes mild cold-like symptoms in healthy adults and older…
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Temperatures drop rapidly Friday, cool and cloudy weekend ahead
The South Coast and Ventura County is waking up to dense fog Friday morning, causing low visibility on the roads for commuters. A Dense Fog Advisory…
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Starting the Elder Care Conversation This Holiday Season
LOS ANGELES, Calif – The holidays are a chance for family members to have an important conversation about the wishes of elderly parents and what to…
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Santa Barbara Tournament of Champions begins in girls basketball
SANTA BARBARA, Calif.- Day 1 results: Gold Division: Redondo Union 61, Dos Pueblos 49 Bakersfield Christian 57, Oaks Christian 51 St. Joseph 78,…
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Three men rescued off Gaviota Coast after their aluminum boat capsized
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif. – Three men were rescued after the aluminum boat they were in off the Gaviota Coast capsized. According to the Santa…
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Falcon 9 launch of Bandwagon-2 mission from Vandenberg SFB scheduled early Saturday
VANDENBERG SPACE FORCE BASE, Calif. – A Falcon 9 launch of the Bandwagon-2 mission from Vandenberg Space Force Base has been scheduled for…
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Santa Barbara Rescue Mission hosts annual Christmas Feast
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – The Santa Barbara Rescue Mission hosted its annual Christmas Feast & Giveaway on Thursday. More than a hundred people…
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A quick cooldown on Friday as multiple cold fronts begin moving through into next week
Wednesday temperatures broke a couple record highs for Santa Barbara and Oxnard. At the Santa Barbara Airport a high of 80 degrees was recorded…
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Governor Gavin Newsom Declares Bird Flu State of Emergency: What It Means for Californians and How to Stay Safe
SANTA MARIA, Calif. — This week, Governor Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency in California due to the growing threat of bird flu, also known…
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Several new additions and improvements highlight busy year for Santa Maria parks system with many more still to come
The City of Santa Maria Recreation and Parks Department is closing out a very successful year that has seen the completion of several new additions…
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Holiday travel takes off at the Santa Barbara Airport and beyond
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – Travelers may not be going over the river and through the woods like the holiday lyrics say but plenty of people are going…
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One man hospitilized with moderate injuries after two-vehicle collision at Highway 246 and Refugio
SANTA YNEZ, Calif. – A man was transported to the hospital by ambulance with moderate injuries after a two-vehicle collision at the intersection of…
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Humans rescuing animals rescuing humans in Buellton
BUELLTON, Calif. – A farm animal sanctuary in Buellton is offering wellness therapy. Martha’s Farm Animal Sanctuary first saves animals, and now is…
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Winds taper, warm and sunny Thursday
The advisory level winds will taper Thursday, with sunny skies and above average temperatures on tap. The Wind Advisory and the Red Flag Warning that…
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Holiday criminals may be finding their way to your cars, purses and porches using new and old tricks
Holiday thieves have been active on the Central Coast. Police have warnings about where you might be vulnerable both at malls and at home. …
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Flu Season Returns to Pre-Pandemic Levels: What You Need to Know
SANTA MARIA, Calif. — As the 2023-2024 flu season rolls out, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has reported something…
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