A look back at the top stories of 2021 throughout our area
These are the top stories that stayed with us in 2021.…
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Santa Barbara Zoo welcomes sibling Tamarins
Cotton-top tamarins are one of the smallest species of…
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Ostrichland USA: ‘Tis the season to see world’s largest flightless bird
The ostrich farm stays busy with more than 100 birds on its site. The youngest are some 6-week-old…
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Surfer killed in apparent shark attack in Morro Bay
It happened around 10:40 a.m. north of the Pit Beach on California State Parks…
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Large bull rescued by helicopter after falling down cliff in SLO County
The bull was not injured during the brief…
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Monarchs return to Goleta butterfly grove
If you would like to see the butterflies, the best time to stop by the grove is…
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Santa Barbara County Animal Services looking for fosters for pets during holidays
Santa Barbara County Animal Services is looking for foster homes for pets during the holiday season.…
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Derby winner Medina Spirit collapses, dies in California
By BETH HARRIS AP Racing Writer The 3-year-old colt whose Kentucky Derby victory in May came under scrutiny because of a positive drug test has…
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Island Foxes appear to be thriving on Santa Cruz Island
VENTURA, Calif.-An effort to save Island Foxes from Golden Eagles appears to be working The Golden Eagles were relocated years ago and since then the…
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The holidays have come to the Santa Barbara Zoo for guests and animals
The Santa Barbara Zoo animals are in the holiday spirit. Their zookeepers have decorated the zoo with Christmas and Hanukkah…
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C.A.R.E. 4 Paws hosts adoption drive-thru event in Santa Barbara County
C.A.R.E. 4 Paws is hosting a donation and drive-thru adoption event in Santa Barbara…
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Injured pelican released back into wild after hitting NOAA research ship near Oxnard
he National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration and the Santa Barbara Wildlife Care Network collaborated together to save an injured pelican off the…
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Giving Tuesday offers alternative to consumer culture
Giving Tuesday offers people a chance to counter the consumer…
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Oregon-born gray wolf dies after ‘epic’ California trek
An Oregon-born gray wolf that thrilled biologists as it journeyed far south into California was found dead after apparently being struck by a…
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Santa Barbara Zoo welcomes litter of otter pups
The baby boom continues at the Santa Barbara…
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Monarch Butterfly count underway and volunteers are needed
Right now, it’s the height of the volunteer counting effort and it goes through Dec.…
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Santa Barbara County firefighters rescuing more dogs from cliffsides
The More Mesa Bluffs have always been one of Santa Barbara’s most popular places to walk with four-legged…
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Fire crews save tiny chihuahua’s life in Nipomo fire
Fire crews save tiny chihuahua’s life in Nipomo…
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Marta the Amur leopard makes her first appearance in front of Santa Barbara Zoo guests
the zoo to try to get their first glimpses of her. When they see Marta they have their phones out and snap as many pictures and videos as they…
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Leopard cub makes first public appearance at Santa Barbara Zoo
A three-month-old Amur leopard cub makes its public debut at the Santa Barbara Zoo on Thursday morning.…
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