Governor Gavin Newsom signs catalytic converter theft legislation
Governor Gavin Newsom signed two bills into California law this week to help minimize the catalytic converter theft issue. Mechanic’s on the Central…
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Funding for the Microbusiness COVID-19 Relief Grant Program is still available for applicants
The County of Santa Barbara partnered with the Santa Barbara Foundation to launch the state-funded Microbusiness COVID-19 Relief Grant Program…
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SLOPOKE Fine Art of the West Exhibition and Sale takes over Solvang
The Flag Is Up Farms hosts the SLOPOKE Fine Art of the West Exhibition Sale this weekend in Solvang. SLOPOKE is a western-themed exhibition and sale…
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Vandenberg Space Force Base is prepping for the final launch of the Delta IV rocket
The final launch of the Delta IV rocket is set to launch this Saturday at 2:53 pm at the Vandenberg Space Base Force after 63 years — the end of the…
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Many locals on the Central Coast are requesting the new COVID-19 booster
The new COVID-19 booster has been available on the central coast now for three weeks. Doctors said locals are taking initiative and coming in on…
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The Children’s Resource & Referral of Santa Barbara County has new funding available for child care and foster care services
The non-profit organization “Children’s Resource & Referral of Santa Barbara County has received new funding from the State of California for…
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A fatal stabbing in Santa Maria is concerning locals on the increasing crime rate
The deadly stabbing of a 51-year-old man that happened near Betteravia and Bradley Road Wednesday morning raises concern among locals in Santa…
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Farmers in Santa Maria hope the rain is here to stay
Santa Maria received a full day of rain, and Farmers say they hope it keeps…
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The American Legion Post 534 Celebrates its 3rd Annual Summer Concert Series in Orcutt
The American Legion Post 534 continued to celebrate its 3rd annual summer concert series Today in Orcutt with live music and a…
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The heatwave is changing the grape harvest season in Santa Maria
The heatwave impacted the central coast in many ways, including maturing the grape harvest sooner than…
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The heatwave is on its way out and the rain is heading in 
The Central Coast received a small amount of rain over the weekend — not enough to ease fire…
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Firefly Aerospace attempts its second rocket launch at Vandenberg Space Force Base
Firefly Aerospace attempted its second rocket launch today at the Vandenberg Space Force Base the “Firefly Alpha II” launch “To The Black”.…
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California ISO issues expanded flex alert as extreme heat persists into ninth day
The California Independent System Operator (ISO) issued another heat alert with extended hours as southern California and the rest of the state…
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The Santa Maria YMCA helps the community cool off during the heatwave
The Santa Maria YMCA is helping the community stay cool during this California heatwave.…
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Avila Beach gets an economic boost this Labor Day weekend from hundreds of visitors
Avila Beach saw hundreds of visitors this Labor Day weekend — business owners said they were happy to have an economic…
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Locals spend Labor Day at Waller Park in Orcutt
Locals spent Labor Day at Waller Park in Orcutt with family and friends. Park visitors said they wanted a relaxing day outdoors.…
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Labor Day weekend boosts the local economy in Orcutt
Old Orcutt is a hometown place with small business owners and a big community outreach. Some Orcutt locals say this holiday weekend they wanted to…
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People are beating the heat at Avila Beach on Labor Day weekend
Locals and tourists are beating the California heatwave at Avila Beach this Labor Day weekend.…
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Locals and Tourists in Solvang will feel the heatwave on Labor Day weekend
The heatwave is hitting cities across California, and Solvang won’t be left behind. The heat will peak this Saturday and Sunday at approximately 97…
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Escape the heatwave at the Santa Maria Public Library this weekend
The heatwave is hitting the Central Coast on Labor Day weekend and due to dangerous temperatures consider an indoor activity for your family at the…
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