Youth Arts Alive summer programs conclude in Santa Maria
Youth Arts Alive is wrapping up its annual summer programs at the Abel Maldonado Youth Center in Santa Maria.… Continue Reading
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Animal service needs double in Santa Maria during COVID-19 pandemic
During the past 6 weeks C.A.R.E.4Paws saw a demand for services higher in Santa Maria than any other city in the… Continue Reading
Fines now possible as Santa Barbara steps up mask enforcement
Police officers will be out encouraging mask-wearing, and can write tickets in extreme… Continue Reading
San Luis Obispo school districts to apply for waiver for in-person instruction
San Luis Obispo County officials say local elementary schools can start applying for a waiver from the State's ban on in-person instruction on… Continue Reading
Resident at Templeton nursing facility the 12th coronavirus-related death in SLO County
San Luis Obispo County has reported its 12th coronavirus-related death.… Continue Reading
Santa Barbara City Council approves mask education and enforcement motion
After a lengthy Tuesday night debate, the Santa Barbara City Council voted unanimously to give police officers and trained downtown ambassadors the… Continue Reading
Virtual COVID-19 conference speakers urge residents to help Santa Barbara County get off state monitoring list
At Tuesday's Santa Barbara County COVID-19 conference, Supervisor Gregg Hart and Public Health Director Van Do-Reynoso urged people to take… Continue Reading
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… Continue Reading
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… Continue Reading
Santa Barbara is keeping certain amenities open for the public
During the COVID-19 pandemic a lot of public amenities were closed to lessen the spread of the virus. As restrictions are lifted, some public… Continue Reading
10th, 11th deaths from coronavirus complications reported in SLO County
San Luis Obispo County reported its tenth and eleventh deaths from COVID-19 on… Continue Reading
New bilingual COVID-19 signs being made as others go missing in Santa Barbara
COVID-19 signs displayed in April have all but gone missing in Santa Barbara.… Continue Reading
Carpinteria considers street closure to help small businesses survive economic challenge
Downtown Carpinteria may see more street closures. This trial set up was used during the July Fourth weekend. (Photo: John… Continue Reading
Downtown Friday switches to virtual live concerts in Santa Maria
August 7 through November 27, Downtown Friday will present a virtual live band concert for the… Continue Reading
Buellton teen donates masks to Santa Barbara County Fire Department
A young Buellton teen and her family are helping Santa Barbara County firefighters save lives during the COVID-19 pandemic.… Continue Reading
Business owners weigh in on street closures to offer more customer spacing in Carpinteria
Carpinteria will close off a portion of Linden Ave. from August 10 to September 8th to create an open space area for restaurants, retail stores and… Continue Reading
First Fiesta online auction includes artwork by Grace Fisher inspired by Fritz Olenberger photograph
Before the coronavirus pandemic turned Old Spanish Days 2020 into a virtual celebration artwork was raffled or auctioned off at special events… Continue Reading
Santa Barbara County COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations increase while death rate and ICU rate go down
July has produced nearly have of the confirmed COVID-19 cases, but less people have died in July compared to June in Santa Barbara… Continue Reading
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… Continue Reading
Second SLO County Sheriff’s patrol deputy tests positive for COVID-19
The San Luis Obispo County Sheriff's Office reported that a second patrol deputy tested positive for COVID-19 on… Continue Reading