SB County leaders looking ahead to looming fall flu season, schools’ remote return
Health officials warn the seasonal flu and COVID-19 could both threaten hospital capacity this…
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Salon owners across SB County plan to defy state order, reopen indoors
Salon owners across the state plan to reopen indoors beginning Monday, saying outdoor operations are not feasible for the…
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New ‘Say Their Names’ memorial in SB Funk Zone remembers Black lives
The new design adds color and fresh flowers after a similar memorial went up in the neighborhood last…
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Fiesta dancers finally return to Lompoc mission as Old Spanish Days 2020 concludes
Lompoc native and Spirit of Fiesta Alena Velasco danced with Junior Spirit Alexandra Nocker and Garcia Dance Studio…
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Hundreds ride together for SB Cruiser Run despite warnings
The 40th Annual Santa Barbara Cruiser Run went on, despite health officials calling it a ‘significant risk’ for the spread of…
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Surprise meeting keeps Fiesta selfie tradition alive
Families arranged a surprise meeting Saturday to keep a special tradition…
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SB Latino Giving Circle hopes to help crucial causes for local Latinos
The group works to support local Latino-led organizations and address ongoing issues that the community is…
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Santa Barbara joins sister city Toba, Japan for bell-ringing display of unity
The bell chimes commemorate 75 years of peace between the United States and…
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The Dancing Goes On: Modified Fiesta Pequeña kicks off Old Spanish Days 2020
This year the uplifting dancing and music moved from the Old Mission steps to TV Hill overlooking Santa…
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Santa Barbara City Council opposes proposed oil trucking plan
City leaders say the plan to truck oil up the coast could present serious environmental consequences in the case of an accident and oil…
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Fines now possible as Santa Barbara steps up mask enforcement
Police officers will be out encouraging mask-wearing, and can write tickets in extreme…
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Demand for camping gear climbing to new heights during the pandemic
Many locals and visitors from across California have taken to South Coast outdoor stores to stock up–or invest in rooftop tents for car…
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‘Vital’ Victoria Street closure gives SB Public Market more breathing room
The closure more than doubles the Market’s outdoor seating and also gives other restaurants on the block a…
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Funk Zone memorial honoring lost Black lives to be replaced with new design
The memorial remembers Black lives that have been lost to police brutality, injustice and…
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Study says Santa Barbara among most ‘economically vulnerable’ college towns during COVID-19
The study breaks down how Santa Barbara–and other college towns–are economically dependent on college students returning this…
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Outdoor guidelines create new concerns for some hair stylists
While many are celebrating the ability to cut hair outside, other stylists say the new guidelines leave the industry in…
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Friday evening forecast – July 17th
We’re tracking warmer temps and wind as we head into the…
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Friday morning forecast July 17th
A slight warming trend will continue through the weekend.…
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Our gradual warm-up continues, with coastal clouds and breezy conditions…
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Law prevents hair, nail salons from moving outside—even as virus protection method
The state Board of Barbering & Cosmetology does not allow services to be moved outside, even as a way to comply with COVID-19…
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