Memorial Day expected to bring boost to outdoor businesses
Local businesses are gearing up for a busy…
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Food insecurity leads to mental health challenges in Santa Barbara County
SANTA BARBARA, Calif.— As the saying goes, “You are what you eat,” but can what you eat affect your mental health? The cost of living in Santa…
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Native California Plant Rediscovered at Vandenberg Space Force Base
SANTA BARBARA, Calif.— The Santa Barbara Botanic Garden And California Native Plant Society announced the re- discovery of a rare California…
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California Native Plant Spotted for First Time in Nearly 3 decades
The Santa Barbara Botanic Garden and California Native Plant Society have announced the discovery of a rare California Native…
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UCSB weighs in on groundbreaking step toward hiring immigrant students without legal status
The University of California regents are taking a monumental step towards creating equity at their…
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Chubby Checker graces Lobero Theater Stage in historic Block Party
SANTA BARBARA, Calif.—The Lobero Theater celebrated a major milestone today with a free community block party featuring local musicians and a…
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37th Annual California Strawberry Festival wraps up Sunday evening.
VENTURA, Calif.— The 37th Annual California Strawberry Festival is wrapping up Sunday evening. This festival has a far reaching economic impact as…
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Isla Vista Recreation and Parks District hosts first ever Asian Pacific Islander American heritage celebration
Isla Vista Recreation and Parks District is hosting its first ever Asian Pacific Islander Desi American heritage celebration…
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Lotusland and SB Botanic Gardens celebrate ”Go Public Gardens” Week
Members of the American Public Gardens Association are celebrating “Go Public Gardens Week.”…
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Local author releases book to inspire and educate readers about organ transplant patients
Local author Tina Hill is releasing a book based on the life of her best friend Ava Kaufman, who nearly died from a rare autoimmune…
Continue ReadingMother’s Day impacts Local Floral Industry
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif. — Mother’s Day means a boost for local business— from restaurants to jewelry boutiques. But flowers are also…
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Mother’s Day Weekend Brings a Boost to Business in Santa Barbara
SANTA BARBARA, Calif.— Each year, Mother’s Day weekend brings a boost to business in Santa Barbara. Families look forward to dining at their…
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Mental health experts give tips to those emotionally triggered by Mother’s Day
SANTA BARBARA, Calif.—While many will be celebrating Mother’s Day on Sunday, some may be left navigating complex emotions like grief, anxiety,…
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6th Graders Urge School Board to Implement Solar Power on Campus
A Santa Barbara Elementary School principal believes his students’ pitch for a solar-powered campus is likely to get…
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Asian American Pacific Islanders celebrate their heritage in Santa Barbara
SANTA BARBARA, Calif.—Japanese tone chimes captivated visitors at the Santa Barbara County Genealogical Society during the celebration of Asian…
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First ever Santa Barbara Black graduation event celebrates local black graduates ranging from TK to college
SANTA BARBARA, Calif.—The first Santa Barbara Black graduation event took place today at Santa Barbara City College today. This was in partnership…
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Downtown Santa Barbara sees boost in business amidst Cinco de Mayo Celebrations
Business is booming in Santa Barbara as eateries have tailored their decorations and menu to the festive holiday known as Cinco de…
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Santa Barbara County shines a “green” light on Mental Health Awareness Month
Earth day celebrations wrapped up this past weekend, but the community is still “going…
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“Gauchos for Recovery” celebrates 10th birthday with art and music festival centered around harm reduction philosophy and Narcan distribution
ISLA VISTA, Calif.— A peer driven UCSB organization dedicated to helping students with substance abuse celebrated their 10th anniversary with a…
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53rd Earth Day Festival Wraps with Jane Fonda
For the first time in 4 years the Santa Barbara Earth Day Festival was back at Alameda…
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