The Unity Telethon raises community donations for those in need in its 38th year
The Unity Shoppe telethon Friday will raise funds to help those in need in the community. It’s the 38th…
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Special cards list vital services for those in need through the SB ACT Navigation Center in Santa Barbara
New SB ACT Navigation cards list services for those who are in need or unsheltered. They are in English and…
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Just over two weeks before Christmas, shoppers still carefully calculating their purchases
Shoppers are out but so far this holiday season they are careful with their spending plans. Some are waiting for more deals from retailers as they…
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Landslide repair begins in the Santa Barbara foothills
Work on a sewer project is underway in the Santa Barbara hills where there’s been a landslide. Crews will limit traffic at the work site on 1000…
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Carpinteria set to pick a new mayor and seat the next council following election results certification
New and returning councilmembers will be sworn in tonight in Carpinteria. The council will also pick a new…
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Coastal access walkway under Highway 101 to Butterfly Beach closes
The Butterfly Lane undercrossing in the Santa Barbara and Montecito area is closed until December 23 for repairs. The undercrossing is a key…
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Unite to Light ready to send one light or charger to someone in need with their buy one, give one effort
Unite to Light encouraging the public to buy one, give one for the holidays with its solar chargers and solar lights. This will help someone who is…
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Housing solutions conference focuses on collaboration and various levels of new projects
A Santa Barbara housing conference discussed short term and long term solutions. It included ways to find housing for the workforce in Santa Barbara…
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Boat Parade of Lights still open to participants for this Sunday at the Santa Barbara waterfront
The annual Boat Parade of Lights in Santa Barbara still has room for more vessels. The Waterfront Department says applications for boat owners are…
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Warm clothing distributed to those who are housing insecure going into the winter months
A distribution of warm clothing took place Wednesday at the Santa Barbara County Courthouse. It was a project through the Public Defender…
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Surfliner Inn story poles up in Carpinteria train station parking lot prior to crucial meeting
Story poles are up for the proposed Surfliner Inn in Carpnteria. A hearing at the Architectural Board of Review is set for Dec.…
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Christmas spirit comes alive on Santa Claus Lane
Santa Claus Lane is making a comeback near Carpinteria. New items for the holidays are on the shelves and a Christmas N Carpinteria store has…
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Election results are certified and changes are coming to many Central Coast cities
Election ballots have been counted and certified from the November 5th vote. The turnout in Santa Barbara County was just under 80…
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Thousands of dollars in gifts are around the Carpinteria Lions Club Festival of Trees
The annual Lions Festival of Trees is underway in Carpinteria to raise funds for ten charities. Each winner gets the tree and all the…
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The Palms could be coming back in Carpinteria with a new look
The historic Palms restaurant in Carpinteria. closed since COVID may reopen. A new owner has a three level plan with food, retail and a…
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Illegal food vendors are now a county-wide concern with Santa Barbara leaders asking for a united enforcement plan
Unlicensed food vendors have become a concern throughout Santa Barbara County.
Multiple agencies have been contacted by local and licensed businesses…
Shoppers on the move after Thanksgiving but some are holding on to their cash and credit cards tight
Santa is hearing about gift wishes and giving hugs on Santa Claus Lane in Carpinteria. He’s also getting donations for the Teddy Bear Cancer…
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The train rolls on as a top alternative to drivers who don’t want to be out in freeway traffic
Train passengers say they prefer the rail route over the freeway, especially during the holiday…
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Basketball fans score at recent UC Santa Barbara games when they brought canned food
A food drive at UC Santa Barbara basketball games gave fans tickets to upcoming games for their donations. The food drive took place at multiple…
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Every table was filled at the pre-Thanksgiving meal at the Santa Barbara Rescue Mission
A full thanksgiving dinner is being served at the Rescue Mission in Santa Barbara to those in need. Adam’s Angels will be serving another meal to…
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