New Santa Barbara Police Chief process delayed until new City Administrator chosen
Barney Melekian will remain as an interim Chief of Police in Santa Barbara until a new city administrator is picked and begins hiring a permanent…
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Gun buyback date set for Santa Barbara to reduce risks on the streets
A gun buy back program has been set for August 21 in Santa…
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COVID stops Old Spanish Days from holding the downtown Fiesta mercado
Plans for the De la Guerra Plaza Mercado during the upcoming Old Spanish Days in Santa Barbara have been called off. Many other events during Fiesta…
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Many travel budgets getting adjustments this summer with hotel room rates soaring
Hotel room rates have given some travelers “stickers shock” this summer. …
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Updated tsunami maps remind the public they may be in a very precarious zone
New tsunami maps help the public understand more about the risks they face in coastal areas after an earthquake, especially in the Central Coast…
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Santa Barbara will receive update on Civilian Police Review commission
A rally to defund the police and call attention to other issues brought on city council action that will lead to a Santa Barbara civilian police…
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Cookie sale for ‘Christmas in July’ to help with Carpinteria Skatepark fundraiser
The park will be located adjacent to Carpinteria City Hall, at 5775 Carpinteria Ave.…
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Smart planning helps summer travelers concerned about high gas prices
With millions of Americans out on the road for the summer, those taking road trips and facing very high gas prices, are leading the…
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Unapproved tables, chairs and planters are ordered removed from Santa Barbara sidewalks
Some sidewalk dining areas during the COVID-19 crisis in Santa Barbara are no longer allowed. (Photo: John…
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Cox campaign stops in Goleta to talk about homelessness
Cox is making several stops with this message throughout…
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Fire risks and explosive fuels can hide under deceptive foothill vegetation
MONTECITO, Calif. – Even with annual brush clearing and community warnings, it is easy to overlook fire dangers in our local foothills. After years…
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Area firefighters in Northern California on multiple mutual aid assignments
Multiple fire units from Santa Barbara County are on a mutual aid call out in Northern California active fire zones. …
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Santa Barbara promenade committee will be chosen from a field of over 60
A special advisory committee is being established to review suggestions for the State Street promenade. More than 60 people expressed an interest in…
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Twin brothers make a clean sweep of Santa Barbara neighborhoods picking up bags of trash each week
It’s been a clean sweep of trashy areas this summer for Noah and Ramon Wang. They have picked up 112 bags of trash as part of their own community…
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Project Fiesta brings together the vintage history of Old Spanish Days for 2021 celebration
Project Fiesta features the history of Old Spanish Days at the Santa Barbara Museum of History. …
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Rollover crashes on Santa Barbara area streets lead to more safety warnings for drivers
Traffic officers explain why more rollover crashes may be taking place on surface streets.…
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Santa Barbara downtown sidewalks cleared by city enforcement for disability access
Santa Barbara sidewalks have more clearance after a city warning went out to create full access for those with…
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Low COVID case rates reported but Delta variant is a high concern
Even as COVID cases decline in Santa Barbara county, concern of the Delta variant, school rules and vaccination trends remain a priority.…
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Concerns raised about dropping Carpinteria seal rookery population
The Carpinteria seal rookery site is showing a drop in its population. City leaders may add more protections to keep the public informed and out of…
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Fiesta dancers bring a colorful preview to Joe’s Cafe as part of a live radio show
Fiesta dancing was part of a street side radio remote Friday in Santa Barbara. (photo: John…
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