Watch Live: Pope Francis’ Funeral at St. Peter’s Square
On Saturday, more than 200,000 people are expected to attend Pope Francis’ funeral in St. Peter’s Square, Vatican City. Francis’ funeral is…
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Hundreds Rally in Santa Barbara Against Proposed Social Security Cuts
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — More than 200 protesters lined both sides of the street outside the Social Security Administration office in downtown Santa…
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Santa Barbara Celebrates 55 Years of Earth Day: From 1969 Oil Spill to Climate Action in 2025
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — Fifty-six years ago, a disaster off the coast of Santa Barbara sparked the creation of Earth Day, a movement that continues…
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UC Santa Barbara Loses Federal Funding for Transgender Youth Mental Health Project
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — Universities across the country are grappling with the loss of millions of dollars in research funding due to cuts by…
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Kenny Loggins Hosts ‘Pickleball in the Danger Zone’ Tournament to Benefit Unity Shoppe
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — Kenny Loggins and his wife, Lisa, are combining two of their passions — pickleball and helping others — in a new…
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New Therapies Offer Hope for Drug-Resistant Epilepsy Patients
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — For nearly one-third of the 3 million adults in the United States living with epilepsy, medications fail to control…
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Trump Announces Sweeping Tariffs, Economist Warns of Consumer Impact Within Six Months
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — President Donald Trump on Wednesday announced sweeping new tariffs, dubbing the day “Liberation Day.” An economist at…
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Natalia Treviño and Victoria Plascencia selected as 2025 Spirit and Junior Spirit of Fiesta
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — The Lobero Theatre hosted all 20 Spirit and Junior Spirit Finalists and chose their winners for this year’s upcoming Fiesta…
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How California Is Fighting Senior Hunger with 22 Million Meals
LOS ANGELES, Calif. — As more California seniors fall into poverty, many are struggling to get the nutrition they need. For 50 years, the state’s…
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On Your Side: Why 35 New Ambulances Are Sitting Idle in Santa Barbara County — And What Happens Next
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif. — Santa Barbara County taxpayers are footing the bill for dozens of brand-new ambulances that have yet to be put into…
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How COVID-19 Changed Mental Health: Santa Barbara County’s Ongoing Response
Santa Barbara, Calif. — Five years since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, mental health challenges have become a pressing issue in communities…
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Santa Barbara Moves to Strengthen Tenant Protections
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — Santa Barbara City Council members voted Tuesday to fast-track stronger tenant protections. The council voted 4-3 to bring…
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Butterfly Crisis: U.S. and Central Coast Populations Plummet
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif. – Butterfly populations across the United States are declining, a trend reflected in the Western monarch butterfly…
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Santa Barbara Fire: Families Displaced, Missing Cat Found Safe After Blaze
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – An early morning fire displaced two Santa Barbara families and burned the facade of a nearby building, but a missing cat…
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Local Political Science Professor Shares Analysis of Trump’s Address and Its Impact
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — President Donald Trump’s joint address to Congress on Tuesday evening sparked both approval and skepticism across the…
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How Social Media Addiction Impacts Mental Health
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — Social media has become an integral part of modern life, but excessive use can lead to addiction and negatively impact…
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Morro Bay Extends Ban on Large-Scale Battery Storage Facilities
MORRO BAY, Calif. – The Morro Bay City Council unanimously voted Tuesday to extend its moratorium on grid-scale Battery Energy Storage Systems…
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Wildfire Preparedness Meeting Set for March 1 in San Luis Obispo
SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. – The San Luis Obispo County Fire Department and Cal Fire San Luis Obispo Unit will host a Wildfire Preparedness Community…
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Ventura School Board Approves Staff Reductions Amid Budget Deficit
VENTURA, Calif. — The Ventura Unified School District Board of Trustees unanimously voted Tuesday evening to approve staff reductions for the…
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Santa Barbara County Moves to Curb Cannabis Odor in Carpinteria Valley
CARPINTERIA, Calif. — Santa Barbara County officials are tightening regulations on cannabis greenhouse operations to address persistent odor…
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