Montecito area front country braces for stormy weather with large debris basins in place
Montecito creeks have been cleared out in anticipation of a busy winter season along with a series of…
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Avocado Festival donations come through even though the event moved mostly online
The California Avocado Festival issued checks in Carpinteria to schools and nonprofits after a virtual event last October.…
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Thousands of sandbags are being scooped up on the Central Coast
Sand bag stations have been extremely busy prior to the arrival of the next big storm.…
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Improving COVID numbers explained, additional vaccines on the way
The latest COVID-19 map shows nearly all of California in the very restrictive purple tier.…
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With heavy rain on the way, some residents are ready, some are nervous
The Montecito sand bag site will be replenished in time to help residents brace for the next storm.…
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Central Coast braces for week of rain about to begin in California
Quiet and dry creeks will be coming alive with significant rain in the next week on the Central Coast.…
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The latest limited stay at home order leads to more food insecurity in Santa Barbara County
Food distribution needs have gone up significantly since the latest Covid-19 limited stay at home order. …
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Signs of a new Presidency come with voices and displays on the Central Coast
Throughout the Central Coast there are many Inauguration Day displays. (Photo: John…
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Small business owners looking for big changes with the new year and new President
Owners in the downtown business promenade in Santa Barbara are hoping for economic grants and stimulus funds to start…
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Rep. Salud Carbajal expects to see swift changes after the Presidential inauguration
Rep. Salud Carbajal (D)-24th District says he looks forward to a new administration in the White House that focuses on what unites Americans in a…
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Beach path should be safer soon in Santa Barbara
New improvements for bike riders and pedestrians are taking place along the Santa Barbara waterfront.…
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Creative economic survival ideas rolling out with the unpredictable new year
New promenade landscaping in Santa Barbara will be part of the beautification going forward in 2021 as businesses reopen. (Photo: John…
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Santa Barbara Supervisors set new goals and continue the 2021 battle with COVID-19 concerns
Newly sworn in Santa Barbara County Supervisor Bob Nelson takes over as the chairman for 2021.…
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Electric bike rental program will roll out later this month in Santa Barbara
A Bcycle electric bike rental project will be launched at the end of January in Santa Barbara. …
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Hazardous homeless camp cleaned up right before Montecito high tides wash it out
An emergency cleanup of abandoned homeless camps has taken place on the Montecito coastline prior to the extreme high tides.…
Continue Reading Debris basin projects ongoing three years after the Montecito mudflow disaster
Santa Barbara County flood control projects have resulted in clear debris basing in an area hard hit by a deadly mudflow three years ago.…
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Medical workers urging the public to help stop the dire risks as the coronavirus spreads
Medical leaders say the next surge in coronavirus cases is coming but they believe the public can take action to slow the spread and death…
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Decorative pots add new look to downtown Santa Barbara’s promenade
New terra cotta pots are being installed in the Santa Barbara promenade. (Photo: John…
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Large American flag recovered from roadside camp, owner sought
A large American flag found in a roadside camp has been cleaned up by a Santa Barbara businessman who believes it was stolen. He is looking for the…
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Many people self-declare their traveling as essential during the pandemic peak
Holiday passengers have found ways to move even with the essential travel recommendations from the California Health…
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