Santa Barbara could see its parking fund ‘go negative’ without changes soon
Parking fees may be changed in Santa Barbara to raise more money during difficult budget times. A projection under the current structure shows the…
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Carpinteria dog owners group celebrates new off-leash dog park after years of planning
The C-DOG off leash park has opened in Carpinteria. It is at Monte Vista Park off Bailard…
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Homeless solutions updated after recent numbers are released with current trends in Santa Barbara County
Santa Barbara County receives a report showing an increase in homelessness and also an increase in new housing for those in transition. The number…
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Channel Drive open again after a weekend Montecito coastline slide
A coastal landslide has caused some concerns on Channel Drive in Montecito. While it was evaluated over the weekend, a pedestrian walkway and a bike…
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Earth Day free transit rides offered in Santa Barbara and Ventura Counties
A free transit ride is offered on Earth Day in Santa Barbara and Ventura Counties. This is only offered on Monday April 22, not during the Earth Day…
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Habitat Home and Garden celebrates five years in the same block where the 99 Cents Only store closes out
Habitat Home and Garden celebrates five years in Santa Barbara, including surviving the pandemic years. A sale weekend also includes the Arroyo…
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Status quo in downtown Santa Barbara appears to be no longer an option
A strong message to make changes sooner than later in downtown Santa Barbara is coming out on many levels as the Summer season approaches. Mayor…
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Santa Barbara Amateur Radio Club site agreement ends, and an urgent search for a new location is underway
The Santa Barbara Amateur Radio Club has to relocate one of its sites by the end of July. The current Mesa location on city property is needed for a…
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Popular summer camp from Santa Barbara expanding into Goleta with a new adventure program
Lake Los Carneros will be a fishing spot for the new Lobster Jo summer camp. Other adventures will take place at Stow Grove…
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Santa Barbara Public Market turns ten and plans new interior changes and an event center
The Santa Barbara Public Market is celebrating ten years.
A new event center next door is opening in…
Thousands of dollars in supplies stolen from Community Emergency Response Team trailer
Thousands of dollars in gear has been stolen after a theft from a CERT emergency trailer in Santa Barbara County. Efforts are underway to evaluate…
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Top scams explained to help residents avoid financial losses
A special seminar to explain scams has been presented in Goleta. Among the most common are tech scams, mail fraud, and prize…
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South Coast Cities share goals and challenges in 2024 and beyond
The South Coast Chamber of Commerce welcomed the leaders of Santa Barbara, Goleta and Carpinteria to share their goals and challenges going forward. …
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Coast Village Road gets a long awaited renewal as a gateway from Montecito into Santa Barbara
Coast Village Road improvements are underway to add new curbs, mediums and safety features. Paving takes place in the…
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Issues skyrocket over increased Vandenberg Space Force Base launchesÂ
More launches at Vandenberg Space Force Base have caused environmental and other issues with the public. Remedies have been discussed by the…
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The waterfront and downtown MTD shuttle returns next month after a long pause
The MTD electric shuttle returns to the Santa Barbara waterfront and downtown in May. It was stopped in…
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Lights heat up for the 2024 Santa Barbara Bowl season with top touring acts coming through
The Santa Barbara Bowl opens it’s 2024 season this week. Some of the top touring shows in the country will come through the landmark…
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Renovated Goleta Valley Community Center reopens and plans many activities
The Goleta Community Center has had millions of dollars in renovations. It is now reopened. The center is going to be a hub of activities in the…
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Federal funding arrives to help the Santa Barbara Airport with its ongoing upgrades to the terminal, runways and other services
With work already in progress at the Santa Barbara Airport in the background, a presentation of funding from the federal government is helping to…
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Isla Vista beaches will be closed this weekend during the expected Deltopia event
The Isla Vista beaches will be closed April 5-7 during the expected Deltopia event. That is an unpermitted water-oriented event. Since 2010, it has…
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