SBFD offering wood chipping to help prevent wildfires
Homeowners and property managers on Santa Barbara’s foothills are encouraged to get wildfire ready.…
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Northbound 101 lane closes for homeless removal
One lane, an on-ramp and an off-ramp were closed Monday while workers cleared trash on the side of the…
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Santa Barbara Mermaids looking for more women to join their squad
Move over men, the mermaids are here.…
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Dos Pueblos High School remembers student, runner and friend
On Sunday morning, teammates, classmates, friends and family filled the performing arts center at Dos Pueblos High School to remember Trevor Katz.…
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50 youngster try hockey for free in Goleta
50 kids, ranging from 3 to 10 years old, tried hockey for free at the Ice in Paradise in Goleta.…
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Voting’s unsung heroes prepare for their Election Day roles
They show up early, they stay late. Without them, Americans would have a difficult time upholding one of the most important duties: the right to…
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I’m a reporter in Santa Barbara passionate about the stories that help people live better lives. I started my journalism career at Quinnipiac…
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Santa Barbara foodies prepare for Restaurant Week
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — Santa Barbara foodies, February 21st to March 6th is your chance to try some of the best the Central Coast has to offer.…
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Ice in Paradise celebrates Presidents’ Day Weekend with senior hockey
“Was that fun, or what?!?” Shouts like these were hollered on the main rink inside the Ice in Paradise on Sunday. The rink is hosting their annual…
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Zumba class raises money for local kids learning to dance
Hundreds of people Zumba-ed in Chase Palm Park Saturday morning. They came to help raise money for a local dance institute aimed at helping…
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Goats help people learn yoga
Goat yoga. The fitness trend surfaced Saturday in Downtown Santa Barbara. Five goats helped newbies and experienced yogis stretch and enjoy yoga at…
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Royal homecoming for newest Los Angeles King
LOS ANGELES, Calif. — It’s a royal homecoming for Trevor Moore. The 24-year-old is the new kid in a familiar town. Moore came to the Los Angeles…
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Conservationists celebrate bill passing U.S. House protecting public lands
Local conservationists celebrated the passing of a bill aimed to better protect national forests along California’s Central Coast.…
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Prices dropping as international demand for lobster dips
Spiny lobster prices are the weekly special at Santa Barbara’s waterfront. A reason for drop, is less of a demand for the shellfish…
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Family & friends mourn loss of two local parents and school teachers
Monday family, friends and neighbors are mourning the loss of Mary Jane and Adolfo Corral.…
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Santa Barbara celebrates the Oscars at the Arlington Theatre
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — The Oscars, it’s the biggest night in Hollywood. Santa Barbara’s oldest theater opened their doors to let the community…
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Santa Barbara honors a local living legend
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — One of Santa Barbara’s most successful volleyball players got immortalized Saturday. John Hanley is a volleyball player…
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Graffiti embarrasses Eastside neighbors
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – Three words are painted in black spray paint at a neighborhood bus stop. Accompanying those words are symbols of hate and…
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Santa Barbara police officers escort man out of library
Two Santa Barbara police officers escorted a man out of the Santa Barbara Public Library Monday.…
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60 more poll workers needed in Santa Barbara County
Santa Barbara County’s election office needs 60 more poll workers before the primary election on Tuesday, March 3rd, also known as Super…
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