Moon jellies washing up along Pismo Beach shoreline
Pismo Beach State Beach warns visitors of moon jellies washing up along the shoreline on Tuesday.…
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Cal Poly study says rattlesnakes may benefit from climate change
Researchers found that rattlesnakes prefer warm temperatures of between 86-89…
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Hundreds of goats brought into a Solvang park to clear brush
The goats play an important role in reducing fire risk.…
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‘Tough road ahead of him’: Severely matted dog gets new lease on life thanks to Santa Barbara Humane Society
A neglected dog is getting a second chance at a good life on Monday.…
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In-person livestock show for agriculture students held in Santa Maria
This year, agriculture students are getting a modified version of the livestock show they did not get the chance to participate in last…
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Quiet for months, the Earl Warren Showgrounds ready for excitement ahead
There will also be many other equestrian events this year along with the annual dog…
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Wildlife rescuers look for answers after dozens of pelicans in Orange County have wings broken
The organization is also asking for donations to help with the medical cost of healing the birds, which it says costs thousands per…
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Oxnard police seek return of stolen cage after orphaned kitten, trap taken from manhole overnight
Oxnard police are asking for the return of one of their cage traps this weekend after it disappeared overnight from a manhole while waiting to…
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Young great white sharks spotted off Carpinteria beach
Five juvenile great white sharks were captured on video Saturday morning swimming off the coast of…
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Newborn sea lion, mother successfully relocated from Santa Barbara Harbor to private beach
The Channel Islands Marine & Wildlife Institute gave a happy update following the birth of a California sea lion pup at the Santa Barbara Harbor…
Continue ReadingThis ancient dinosaur would give today’s blue whale a run for its money
Meet Cooper, the largest dinosaur fossil ever recovered in Australia and one of the largest creatures to ever roam the…
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Santa Maria Fairpark announces plans for modified county fair
Santa Maria Fairpark officials announce plans for a modified Santa Barbara County Fair this summer, including a portable theme park, virtual…
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Animal rescuers looking for forever home for Santa Barbara dog with cancer
A pit-bull diagnosed with cancer is looking for a forever home on Saturday.…
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Sea Lion pup born at the Santa Barbara Harbor
The two are currently bonding and the baby sea lion is…
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Search dogs team up with their two-legged partners
The search dogs have responded to areas throughout the nation, including in Santa Barbara County during the Montecito mudslides.…
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Retirement ceremony held for military dog at Vandenberg Space Force Base
The dog also assisted in multiple operations with the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office during his career.…
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Sheep and goats arrive to eat up grass and brush on Eucalyptus Hill, reducing threat in high-fire area
The area is considered a high-fire zone with the terrain, vegetation and the high volume of…
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New animal resource centers open in Lompoc, Santa Barbara
People in need of assistance can visit the Pet Resource Centers during opening…
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New store specializing in saltwater fish, supplies opens in Montecito
A new saltwater aquarium store has opened up in…
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Giddy-up! Pony rides return to Waller Park in Orcutt
Orcutt, Calif. – Giddy-up! After a year of closure pony rides are returning to Waller Park in Santa Maria this weekend. The pony rides closed due to…
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