How a Child Abuse Survivor Broke Silence in Santa Barbara
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – At the age of 5 Anthony Rodriguez of Santa Barbara became a victim of child sexual abuse. He says his abuser kept…
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Direct Relief Marks Three Months of Los Angeles Wildfire Response
GOLETA, Calif. – Since the devastating Los Angeles Wildfires three months ago, Direct Relief has delivered life-saving resources including more…
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Community Environmental Council seeks Climate Stewards amid Government Funding Cuts
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – The Community Environmental Council is offering a chance for anyone to lead environmental change. “It’s important for the…
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Ventura County Fire ambulances now carry blood for transfusions
VENTURA COUNTY, Calif. – Ventura County Fire is making a new addition to its life saving effort involving blood. For the first time, the agency’s…
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Santa Barbara Public Library celebrates National Library Week
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – The Santa Barbara Public Library is celebrating National Library Week from April 6th to 12th. Managers of the library are…
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New Sensory Space to open at Grace Fisher Inclusive Arts Clubhouse in Santa Barbara
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – The Grace Fisher Foundation (GFF) and Autism Embrace is announcing the creation of The Hidden Haven. This is an inclusive…
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Ventura Fire becomes first in Southern California to Launch Innovative Cardiac Defibrillators
VENTURA, Calif. – The Ventura City Fire Department just launched a new cardiac device. This marks a first for Southern California. “We recently…
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Heard of therapy dogs? A Santa Barbara School has therapy chickens
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – It’s class time at Monte Vista Elementary School. “We’re making like food bowls for the chickens to eat,” said student…
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City of Santa Barbara to appoint new Poet Laureate for National Poetry Month
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – The Santa Barbara City Council is getting ready to appoint a new Poet Laureate. George Yatchisin is slated to be appointed by…
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Santa Barbara Humane: Leptospirosis now included in Canine Core Vaccine Recommendations
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – The Santa Barbara Humane is encouraging all dogs receive Leptospirosis vaccine. The American Animal Hospital Association…
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United Way offering free tax service for low income families in Santa Barbara
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – United Way is offering free tax service for low income families in Santa Barbara. The organization’s Volunteer Income Tax…
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Nonprofit Program turned Catering Business helps Disabled Community in Santa Barbara
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – John McGrath of Santa Barbara is cooking up a big dream. “My hope is to eventually maybe have a successful restaurant…
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Foodbank of Santa Barbara County prepares for cuts to Government Food Programs
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – Crews are working nonstop at the Foodbank of Santa Barbara County Sharehouse. “Busy with just trying to understand these…
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New Santa Ynez Valley Community Outreach increases services in Buellton
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – Six months ago, the old Buellton Library has been transformed into the new Santa Ynez Valley Community Outreach. “Better than…
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Unity Shoppe seeks community support for Spring Food Drive in Santa Barbara
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – The Unity Shoppe’s Spring Food Drive is in full swing in Santa Barbara. The Food Drive continues through the end of March.…
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SBCC Extended Learning kicks off Job Fair in Santa Barbara
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – Visitors from all over town came to learn about jobs at the Santa Barbara City College Job Fair on Tuesday. The school’s…
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Santa Barbara Public Library seeking new leader
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – The Santa Barbara Public Library is looking for its next leader. The city is conducting a recruitment for a permanent…
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Hundreds of high school students walk out over immigration and DEI changes in Santa Barbara
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – Hundreds of high school students hit the sidewalks for a planned walkout in downtown Santa Barbara. The walkout included…
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Santa Barbara Public Library in full swing since Reopening nearly six months ago
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — Since the reopening of the Santa Barbara Public Library, families have returned to the children’s center, which is now…
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Third grader launches coin drive for Los Angeles fire relief and the Red Cross in Santa Barbara
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – The Monte Vista Elementary Student Council organized a coin drive for Los Angeles fire relief and the Red Cross. The Student…
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