Coastal Self Defense Academy: Empowering the Blind Through Self-Defense
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – Staying safe in today’s world can be a challenge, especially for individuals who face additional barriers due to mental or…
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Clear Waters, Bright Future: Santa Barbara Channelkeeper’s mission
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – Protecting our water starts with understanding what’s in it. That’s exactly what interns with the Goleta Water Quality…
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Sable Pipeline Faces Uncertain Future After Santa Barbara Supervisors’ Deadlock Vote
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — A controversial oil project on California’s Central Coast remains unresolved after the Santa Barbara County Board of…
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Santa Barbara Businesses Prepare for First Major Storm of the Year
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — Businesses across Santa Barbara are taking precautions as the first major storm of the year approaches, preparing for…
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Ice in Paradise Skaters Honor D.C. Crash Victims
GOLETA, Calif. – The Ice in Paradise community continues to mourn after the tragic mid-air plane collision in Washington, D.C., that claimed the…
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“A Day Without Immigrants 2025”: A Growing Movement for Immigrant Rights
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – Across the United States, thousands are taking a stand on Monday by participating in ‘A Day Without Immigrants 2025,’ a…
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LOMPOC, Calif. – As ICE agents continue operations in Hispanic neighborhoods across the Central Coast, community members are mobilizing in protest…
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Nose For Rescue: Hero Dogs in Training
SANTA PAULA, Calif. – When disaster strikes, some of the most important first responders walk on four legs. Specially trained rescue dogs use their…
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Volunteers wake up dark & early for 2025 Homeless Point-In-Time Count
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY – Wednesday morning, volunteers throughout Santa Barbara County took part in the 2025 Homeless Point-in-Time Count. This annual…
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Camarillo Airport plays crucial role in firefighting efforts across southern California
CAMARILLO, Calif. – The Camarillo Airport is a vital hub for firefighting operations, supporting crews battling wildfires across Southern California.…
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Brush Fire breaks out near Ventura’s Olivas Park Drive
VENTURA, Calif. – A vegetation fire, now known as the Olivas Fire, broke out early this morning just before 8 a.m., prompting quick action from…
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George Floyd Mural on East Haley Street painted over
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – What was once a mural of George Floyd on East Haley Street, is now covered with white paint. In June 2020, just a week after…
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Solvang’s Annual Christmas Tree Burn, concludes Julefest
SOLVANG – The highly anticipated Solvang Christmas Tree Burn is happening earlier than usual this year. This year, the Solvang Christmas Tree Burn…
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2024 Wrap-up: Look Back on what happened this year
2024 began with torrential storms, causing widespread damage and flooding across the Central Coast. Impacts included closures at the Santa Barbara…
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California Leads in Tackling Textile Waste
THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. – Each year, billions of pounds of used clothing and textiles are discarded in the United States. Now, California is stepping…
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Local Santa Barbara church celebrates la Virgen de Guadalupe in early morning
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – December 12th is a day of great significance for the Hispanic and Catholic communities worldwide. It’s the Feast Day of Our…
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Shoes that Fits gifts Monroe Elementary new kicks
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – Excitement filled the air this morning at Monroe Elementary School as students eagerly participated in a special event…
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Santa Barbara Teen Shines on the runway at ‘be Beautiful Be Yourself’ Fashion Show
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – Grace Gerenser, a Santa Barbara teen, is set to hit the runway at the Global Down Syndrome Foundation’s 16th Annual “Be…
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Santa Barbara County Planning Commission approves leases needed to restart oil production
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – Wednesday afternoon, the Santa Barbara County Planning Commission voted three to one to approve lease transfers necessary to…
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The Horse Project: Freedom for the Blind
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – At The Horse Project in Santa Barbara, rescued horses are not just rehabilitated; they’re helping people heal. The program…
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