Judge quashes UCPD search warrant that would have given it full access to thousands of Instagram users
Defense Attorney Addison Steele says “Today is a good day for the country and the constitution.”…
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Make the Call: Free 24/7 Behavioral Wellness Access Line Workers helps a community in crisis
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif. — Sharon isn’t just a voice on a phone. For many, she’s their lifeline. “You never know what you’re going to…
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California Department Of Public Health launches campaign to address mental health crisis among youth
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif.— The California Department Of Public Health’s new statewide campaign — called “Take Space to Pause”— is made…
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The Severity of RSV in Santa Maria and statewide – What You Need to Know
SANTA MARIA, Calif. — Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) is a common virus that typically causes mild cold-like symptoms in healthy adults and older…
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Santa Maria CHP gives Christmas presents to Bonita Elementary Students
SANTA MARIA, Calif. – Some very happy kids received an early Christmas surprise and got their pick out of a room full of toys in Santa Maria on…
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Righetti High student hospitalized after hit-and-run at South Bradley and Woodmere
ORCUTT, Calif. – A Righetti High student was injured after being hit by a vehicle at South Bradley and Woodmere Road. The driver of the vehicle was…
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Santa Maria asking bus riders for input on a new route to San Luis Obispo
Santa Maria Regional Transit (SMRT) is asking bus riders for their input to help create a new round trip route to San Luis…
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Isla Vista has a quieter holiday feel than most areas, and that is a draw for many visitors
It’s a quieter holiday season in Isla Vista when thousands of students are gone. There will still be services for Christmas and Hanukkah for those…
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Falcon 9 launch of Bandwagon-2 mission from Vandenberg SFB scheduled early Saturday
VANDENBERG SPACE FORCE BASE, Calif. – A Falcon 9 launch of the Bandwagon-2 mission from Vandenberg Space Force Base has been scheduled for…
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Santa Barbara Rescue Mission hosts annual Christmas Feast
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – The Santa Barbara Rescue Mission hosted its annual Christmas Feast & Giveaway on Thursday. More than a hundred people…
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State Fire Marshall grants waivers for Sable Offshore’s plans to restart local oil production
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – On Tuesday, the California Office of the State Fire Marshall granted safety waivers for two pipelines necessary to restart…
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Ventura County District Attorney’s Office shared location of future East County Family Justice Center
VENTURA COUNTY, Calif. – The City of Thousand Oaks has been selected for the location of the future East County Family Justice Center. The…
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Several new additions and improvements highlight busy year for Santa Maria parks system with many more still to come
The City of Santa Maria Recreation and Parks Department is closing out a very successful year that has seen the completion of several new additions…
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Final steps completed to turn Oceano fire services over to Five Cities Fire Authority
OCEANO, Calif. – On Thursday, the Local Agency Formation Commission approved the divestiture of fire services from the Oceano Community Services…
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Holidays Wrapping Up but the Fun Continues! – Everything Happening this Weekend on the Central Coast
The Holidays are wrapping up, so don’t miss your chance for some last minute festive fun! Here’s what’s going on this weekend near and far: SANTA…
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Holiday travel takes off at the Santa Barbara Airport and beyond
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – Travelers may not be going over the river and through the woods like the holiday lyrics say but plenty of people are going…
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Humans rescuing animals rescuing humans in Buellton
BUELLTON, Calif. – A farm animal sanctuary in Buellton is offering wellness therapy. Martha’s Farm Animal Sanctuary first saves animals, and now is…
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New childcare center ‘LEAPs’ into Lompoc
LOMPOC, Calif. – The Lompoc Children’s Center at Trinity Nazarene Church will soon serve children as young as three months old. L.E.A.P. stands for…
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Efforts to protect monarch butterfly set in motion following this year’s sharp decline in the population
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif.—This past month only 4 butterflies have been counted in Goleta’s Ellwood Mesa area. Last month that number was 34.…
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Central Coast law enforcement agencies celebrate local healthcare workers during annual ‘Operation Holiday Cheer’ event
Central Coast healthcare workers are being honored by local law enforcement agencies on Wednesday during the annual “Operation Holiday Cheer”…
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