Unused Ambulance Vehicles are now for sale by Santa Barbara County Fire
35 unused Santa Barbara County ambulance vehicles are for sale. A proposal to provide a full emergency medical service contract did not work…
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Taco Bell building from 60 years ago does not meet Historic Recognition in Santa Barbara
The 60 year old Taco Bell on Milpas in Santa Barbara does not meet historic recognition standards. It was reviewed recently by the Historic…
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Goleta could host Drone Show for the 4th of July at Dos Pueblos High School
A Goleta drone show could be taking place this 4th of July. There are no fireworks…
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Parking permits will be needed for some Goleta residents this weekend to avoid Deltopia issues
Parking outside of Isla Vista in some Goleta neighborhoods will be restricted for residents only in those areas this weekend. Parking will require a…
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Protesters Rally at Santa Barbara Tesla Dealership Over Elon Musk, Federal Job Cuts
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — Hundreds of demonstrators rallied outside the Santa Barbara Tesla dealership Saturday to protest CEO Elon Musk’s role in…
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Proposed California Bill aims to give tax relief to cannabis retailers in hopes of strengthening legal pot industry
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif. — California’s cannabis industry has hit a few potholes. Public Health Institute Senior Advisor, Dr. Lynn Silver,…
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State Senator Monique Limón honors Local Women
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – In honor of Women’s History Month, State Senator Monique Limón is honoring local women from Santa Barbara and Ventura…
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Local health care providers and a Democratic Congresswoman speak out against Congressional Republicans’ potential cuts to Medicaid.
OXNARD, Calif.— Doctor Gagan Power is the CEO of Clinicas del Camino Real, an Oxnard- based clinic that provides medical care to some of the most…
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Santa Barbara deems March 10th “Free Tibet Day,” Interfaith community prays for peace
SANTA BARBARA, Calif.—Locals from different faiths prayed for Tibet— a region of 3.6 million people that’s governed by China but has a fierce…
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Why 35 New Ambulances Are Sitting Idle in Santa Barbara County — And What Happens Next
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif. — Santa Barbara County taxpayers are footing the bill for dozens of brand-new ambulances that have yet to be put into…
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Santa Barbara Bowl Foundation hits the right note with community outreach and environmental efforts
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. -The Santa Barbara Bowl concert season starts next month, but its outreach efforts to help the arts in the community is year…
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Former Library Director and former Director of Public Works reach settlements with City
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – Two former City of Santa Barbara employees have signed separate settlements with the City and the reason for their…
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Council members review changes on Old Town Goleta roads
GOLETA, Calif. – It’s been more than half a year since the City of Goleta tried to improve safety and parking in Old Town Goleta. The city added…
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Scrubbing equipment will be required for cannabis growers to reduce odors after years of complaints
Cannabis growers expected to have requirements to reduce odors. Carpinteria Valley residents are primarily…
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Santa Barbara Moves to Strengthen Tenant Protections
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — Santa Barbara City Council members voted Tuesday to fast-track stronger tenant protections. The council voted 4-3 to bring…
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Texas oil company’s plan to restart production on Gaviota Coast faces scrutiny from federal lawmakers
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — A Texas oil company’s plan to restart oil production on the Gaviota Coast is under scrutiny from federal lawmakers. On…
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Vietnam Vet Richard Camacho honored for advocacy
VENTURA, Calif. – One of the co-founders of Vietnam Veterans of Ventura County is being recognized for his leadership. Ventura County Supervisors…
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Boston College Economist Analyzes Stock Market Drop and Recession Fears
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — U.S. stocks plunged Monday as Wall Street’s fears reached their highest level this year, with concerns over President…
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New High-Tech Harbor Patrol Boat Enhances Safety in Santa Barbara
A new state-of-the-art Harbor Patrol vessel has been launched in Santa Barbara. It will replaces a boat that was about 25 years…
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County oversight group releases round up of previous session’s reports and agency responses
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif. – On Thursday, March 6, the 2024-2025 Santa Barbara County Grand Jury released the consolidated responses to the nine…
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