Santa Maria parks remain open but with limited amenities
The City of Santa Maria Recreation and Parks Department released a statement on Tuesday about its park visitation rules.… Continue Reading
Month: March 2020
SB Unified Schools ready to launch “Online Classrooms”
SANTA BARBARA Calif. - SB Unified Schools is ready to launch "Online Classrooms". They have been working to make sure all of its students are able to learn from home They announced Tuesday that remote learning starts Wednesday, April 1st. SB Unified said families were sent messages about this from their principals as well as… Continue Reading
Assemblyman Jordan Cunningham addresses equipment shortages in our area
Assemblyman Jordan Cunningham addresses equipment shortages in our area… Continue Reading
The Rhythmic Arts Project practices social distancing by offering lessons online
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. - The Rhythmic Arts Project, known as TRAP, is taking its lessons online in an effort to practice social distancing. The Santa Barbara based nonprofit has trained teachers locally and around the world. Piqui Granja is a TRAP instructor at the Imagine preschool in Ecuador. Granja uses TRAP methods to enhance the… Continue Reading
Farmers Markets do things differently in the time of COVID-19
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. A musician who goes by Salvador played his guitar for a smaller crowd at the Santa Barbara Certified Farmers Market on Tuesday afternoon. Many of its usual customers appear to be staying home. Growers with tents along State St. said they are are well aware that crowded markets have been temporarily suspended… Continue Reading
Open4Biz: Santa Barbara Auto Stereo & Wireless
We are highlighting local businesses that remain open during the coronavirus crisis. You can find hundreds of them listed on our website https://santabarbara.open4biz.us/. One of them is Santa Barbara Auto Stereo & Wireless. SANTA BARBARA, Calif. - Alan Gold has been in business on the corner of State and Las Positas for 32 years. The… Continue Reading
San Luis Obispo officials reduce city workforce by about 100 employees
SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. - The city of San Luis Obispo had reduced their workforce by about 100 employees because of the coronavirus pandemic. SLO City manager Derek Johnson said the employees held jobs that were temporary in nature, or had schedules that seasonally fluctuated due to time of year or program demand. According to… Continue Reading
Santa Barbara stresses social distancing as most city parks remain open
Many people in parks are keeping their distance, but the city says people need to be cautious.… Continue Reading
Jail numbers drop but Santa Barbara County wants more action on coronavirus issues
Special warning signs have gone up at the Santa Barbara County Sheriff's department to alert people who want to enter, that they must be in good health. (Photo: John Palminteri)… Continue Reading
Los Flores Ranch Park waiving access fees, extending hours to meet community need
SANTA MARIA, Calif. - The Los Flores Ranch Park Recreational Center is extending its hours to meet the community's need for outdoor space and trails. Starting Wednesday April 1st, the park will be open Wednesday through Sunday form 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., with free admission. Previously, the park was only open Thursday through Sunday,… Continue Reading
SB Co Public Health Officer: ‘Next couple of weeks are extremely critical’
Santa Barbara County Public Health Officer, Dr. Henning Ansorg, sent out a renewed warning Tuesday reiterating California's stay-at-home and social distancing mandate. … Continue Reading
Local gas stations taking extra precaution to keep clean
Gas stations, carwashes and convenience stores owned by Price Management are experimenting with change to help reduce the spread of coronavirus.… Continue Reading
Allan Hancock College in Santa Maria cautioning students to stay in school
With classes moved online during the coronavirus pandemic, Allan Hancock College is urging students to finish out the semester.… Continue Reading
Police arrest suspect in armed robbery in Lompoc
Police arrest one in armed robbery in Lompoc on Monday.… Continue Reading
Morro Bay police arrest suspect in early-morning car thefts; searching for two others
Morro Bay police officers have arrested one of three suspects who stole purses, wallets, and more from multiple cars around the Morro Bay and San Luis Obispo areas on Sunday, March 22nd.… Continue Reading
Former DP basketball player Jaron Rillie receives scholarship offer from IUPUI
Jaron Rillie receives a scholarship offer from IUPUI.… Continue Reading
Former Gaucho star Mekia Valentine dies at the age of 32
Former UCSB star Mekia Valentine dies at the age of 32… Continue Reading
Mountain lion spotted in Santa Maria captured
The Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Office and Fish & Wildlife are working to locate a mountain lion that was spotted in Santa Maria Tuesday.… Continue Reading
Channel Islands Harbor parks to close during coronavirus outbreak
All parks located within the Channel Islands Harbor will be closed to the public beginning Wednesday, April 1… Continue Reading
2020 Fair and Expo cancelled at Earl Warren Showgrounds
The Santa Barbara Fair and Expo has been cancelled at the Earl Warren Showgrounds for 2020. … Continue Reading