Alisal Fire assignment brings deep pride to Wildland Firefighter from El Salvador
A Wildland Firefighter with Los Padres National Forest took special stock in his assignment at the height of the Alisal…
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N95 masks available at Direct Relief
If you’re having a hard time with smoke from the Alisal Fire, wearing an N95 respirator mask from Direct Relief might…
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UPDATE: Bulldozers and helicopters keeping Alisal Fire from iconic Reagan Ranch
As the crow flies, the Alisal Fire is now within a half mile of the iconic Reagan Ranch in the mountains high above Refugio.…
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Hollywood star power helps raise awareness and open doors for New Beginnings
Hollywood star power is joining the effort to help combat California’s homeless crisis, including those in need throughout Santa Barbara…
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Preserving President Reagan’s daily drives at Rancho del Cielo
President Reagan preferred to tool around behind the wheel of his own jeeps, trucks and tractor over limos. A red 1962 Willy’s Jeep CJ-6 was his…
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911 At Ease International and SB Police Foundation host ‘Fun with the Force’ First Responder event
‘Fun with the Force’ is a fundraising event for the Santa Barbara Police Foundation and 911 At Ease International…
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New Beginnings puts the spotlight on Rapid Rehousing Program
Housing for so many in the Santa Barbara area has become increasingly problematic in the past six to eight months, especially for those out of work…
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Rising tariffs, global shipping delays hit local businesses hard
Alan Bleecker with Capitol hardware addressed a major backlog in the global supply chain and rising…
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Pierre Claeyssens Veterans Foundation launches social media campaign
Pierre Claeyssens Veterans Foundation (PCVF) is inviting the greater Santa Barbara community to join a new “Honoring Our Veterans” social media…
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Military takes Santa Barbara-based Life Cube to new level
A Santa Barbara-based company known for its “rugged, inflatable, mobile” shelter structures for more than two decades is getting renewed attention…
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Mountain View Elementary among 2021 National Blue Ribbon Schools
Mountain View Elementary School,
a public K-6 campus, in the Goleta Union School District, was chosen among 325 schools in the country as 2021…
Annual Book Sale celebrates Opening Night at Earl Warren Exposition Hall
More than 200 volunteers are busy unpacking and setting up one of the most popular events among local and visiting book lovers at Earl Warren…
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Cava Restaurant and Bar closing in Montecito
Word began spreading days go that Cava, a longtime favorite restaurant on Coast Village Road, was closing for…
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Political Analyst on recall election costs, baseless accusations of ‘fraud,’ and problematic ‘peaceful transfer of power’
Jerry Roberts, political analyst and veteran journalist, is sharing his knowledge and input with local viewers during Tuesday’s live election…
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“Anomaly” destroys FireFly’s inaugural rocket launch at Vandenberg SFB
FireFly Aerospace confirmed via Twitter that its Alpha rocket experienced an anomaly during first stage ascent that resulted in a dramatic, mid-air…
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COVID-19 cases dropping in Santa Barbara County but too soon to call it “the peak”
Local outreach is making a big difference in upping vaccination…
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SB County Animal Services launches “Beat the Heat” spay, neuter campaign
A “Beat the Heat” campaign kicked off Wednesday in Santa Barbara County — and we’re not talking about the weather.…
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Pristine parcel above Summerland sold; farming wins over development
It appears a second pristine parcel in Santa Barbara County has been saved from potential development, in as many months.…
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UCSB Global Studies expert on U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan: ‘This is about as good as it gets’
There is a delicate balance taking place right now in Afghanistan and the Taliban is at the center of…
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The unsung heroes of Cottage Health’s mass vaccination effort
Chances are you or someone you know participated in Cottage Health’s COVID-19 Community Vaccine Drive-Thru Clinic in Goleta.…
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