Impacts from regional beach closures expected in Santa Barbara County
Open beach communities in Montecito and Carpinteria carefully plan how they will handle influx of 4th of July visitors. Parking, trash, coronavirus…
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Santa Barbara inventor makes device that keeps hand sanitizer close by
A HandiGuru wrist band gives you a supply of sanitizer, sunscreen or bug repellant right next to your hand. …
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Wheels in motion for one 4th of July parade that won’t be parked by the virus
This year there will be a Montecito 4th of July car parade over several streets due to the COVID-19 concerns about having a walking parade. …
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95th anniversary of the Santa Barbara earthquake
This is the 95th anniversary of the 1925 earthquake in Santa Barbara. (Photo: Santa Barbara Historical…
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Santa Barbara to consider adding more affordable housing
A housing project at 711 N. Milpas St. may now include more affordable units. (RRM design…
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Montecito water district agrees to connect with Santa Barbara for 50-year supply line
The Santa Barbara desalination plant will be used to help the Montecito Water district with its 50-year plan for reliable water supplies.…
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4th of July will continue even without big shows
4th of July waterfront and stadium activities are canceled but many smaller alternatives are being planned in Central Coast neighborhoods.…
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Longtime vacant spot in downtown Santa Barbara filled by 7-Eleven
7-Eleven in downtown Santa Barbara on State St. has opened in a spot vacant for several years. (Photo: John…
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Youth protestors speak of the agenda ahead after taking it to the streets
A youth rally recently in Santa Barbara called for reforms in the City Hall, Police department and school district. …
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Westside begins its own street scene in Santa Barbara
The Santa Barbara Westside begins weekend revitalization events starting Saturday.…
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No close out specials – Nordstrom is gone at Paseo Nuevo
Nordstrom closes at the Paseo Nuevo Mall…
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New filter system improves air quality in Carpinteria cannabis farm
The Molekule filter system is in place to clean the odor from the air at Autumn Brands in…
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More volunteers needed at Red Cross shelters on the Central Coast
The American Red Cross is training new volunteers for its emergency…
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Bike riders asked to dismount in tight areas of newly designed State Street
A bicycle dismount zone has been set up for safety in downtown Santa Barbara.…
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Skater’s Point reopens in Santa Barbara
Skater’s point reopens after COVID-19 rules…
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Burglary suspect surrenders inside Santa Barbara business after hearing a ‘woof’
A burglary suspect was caught inside a Santa Barbara business Sunday night with the help of the K-9…
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Big bang problem: Aerial and high powered illegal fireworks already going off
Illegal fireworks are a dangerous threat to lives and property. …
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Feeding Great White sharks near beach surf zones raises concerns
A near shore shark feeding off the Carpinteria coast has raised safety concerns.…
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Double assault suspect yells ‘I’m not resisting’ during visible struggle with Santa Barbara police
An assault suspect denied he was resisting while struggling with Santa Barbara police as he was being arrested.…
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Evacuation centers spread out services to meet COVID-19 safety protocols
Evacuations in major incidents will include more spacing and sanitation at Red Cross Shelters.…
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