Lompoc police: Man shot dead was ‘unintended victim’ of gang members
Lompoc Police say four gang members were involved in a fatal shooting of a man they did not intend to…
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New Orcutt schools leader prepares for challenging year
ORCUTT, Calif. – The first day of school is a little over two weeks away, and school leaders are preparing to enter an instructional year like no…
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Tips for staying healthy during COVID-19
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – The message from health care professionals has been clear for months: The best way to keep from getting COVID-19 is to stay…
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Visit museums and culture centers virtually through 805 Inspires
Explore and learn about treasured Santa Barbara County cultural institutions from home with 805…
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Companies agree to pay $1.6 million for 2016 Ventura oil spill
The two companies responsible for a June 2016 crude oil spill in Ventura will pay a combined $1.6 million settlement.…
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Cannabis farmers give $25k to local youth groups
A coalition of 13 Carpinteria Valley cannabis farms continues to donate money back to the community.…
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School leaders react to distance learning mandate
SANTA MARIA, Calif. – Santa Maria-Bonita School District Superintendent Luke Ontiveros was not surprised by the Governor’s announcement that students…
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Most Ventura County schools will start year with distance learning
Public school students will not be returning to campus for the start of the fall term at most schools across Ventura County.…
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Ventura city leaders explain decision to remove Junipero Serra statues
VENTURA, Calif. – In a unanimous vote, Ventura City Council ordered two statues of Junipero Serra to be removed from city property during a special…
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COVID-19 outbreak, death among Santa Maria farm workers
At least one person has died and 14 farm workers have tested positive in an outbreak of COVID-19 in Santa…
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Departing Mindbody CEO predicts job growth on Central Coast
One of the largest tech companies on the Central Coast is undergoing a major…
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Santa Maria PD responds to calls for police reform
The NAACP has sent a list of demands/calls for action to local law enforcement agencies and elected leaders.…
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For the record: Documenting life during COVID-19
SANTA MARIA, Calif. – The Allan Hancock College library is collecting materials, memories and experiences of individuals living through the COVID-19…
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Public defenders ready to see clients in Ventura
VENTURA, Calif. – People facing criminal charges in Ventura can now meet with a public defender outside the court house. A pop-up site has been set…
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Coronavirus tracking made public by Santa Barbara County
Santa Barbara County has created an online dashboard tracking the metrics used to allow businesses to be open.…
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Ventura Botanical Gardens will open Saturday
The Ventura Botanical Gardens is set to reopen on Saturday, June 6. It has been closed throughout the coronavirus pandemic, which also allowed for…
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Visitor restrictions relaxed at Marian Hospital
SANTA MARIA, Calif. — Following guidelines from the Santa Barbara County Health Department, Marian Regional Medical Center is updating it’s visitor…
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Lompoc School District lays out plans for next school year
LOMPOC, Calif. — The Lompoc Unified School District hopes to return to a normal schedule with students on campus in August, but leaders say that…
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Cate students volunteer and connect with UCP residents
The safer at home order due to the coronavirus has not stopped Cate School students from maintaining their connection to residents of Manitou House.…
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Righetti students learn history lessons from Gates foundation speaker
Righetti High School students had the opportunity to learn valuable lessons about the history of the world that helps explain the present and…
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