Decorative balls discourage birds during freeway project near Summerland
A popular bird nesting area now looks like someone threw a party and the decorations got in to the nearby trees. It’s all part of a…
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Developer agrees to halt work, temporarily, near San Marcos Foothills Preserve
A major development in the campaign to save open space in the Santa Barbara Foothills was revealed…
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Hundreds of people apply to adopt pets rescued from Texas following storm
GOLETA, Calif. – Austin Miller and Rogelio Gonzalez are feeling lucky. They just adopted a rescue dog named Freckles from the Santa Barbara County…
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SLO County DA’s office receives support dog for victims and witnesses
He’s also trained to help clients with special…
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Ventura County firefighters rescue dog whose head became stuck in steel pipe
Ventura County firefighters rescued a dog after its head became stuck in a steel pipe in Upper Ojai Tuesday…
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New fishing season in Santa Barbara brings out local anglers looking to hook food, have fun
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – The new rockfish season in Santa Barbara has anglers filling boats and anxious to get a catch for fun or for dinner. Two…
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Santa Barbara County rescues 22 shelter dogs, one cat from Texas snowstorm fate
Santa Barbara Animal Services (SBCAS) announced they are bringing in a new group of dogs to Santa Barbara this weekend in an effort to support Texas…
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Ventura Sheriff’s welcomes new sheriff’s dog
Ventura County Sheriff’s Office welcomes a new sheriff’s dog on Friday.…
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Santa Barbara Zoo becomes first ‘Zoo Preschool’ in California
The zoo says it is following COVID-19 protocols and taking extra precautions to keep kids safe.…
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Santa Barbara Sea Center reopening this weekend
The Sea Center of the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History will reopen outdoors starting this…
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Wolf tracked near Yosemite park for first time in 100 years
A young male wolf has been traveling near Yosemite National Park, the farthest south a wolf has been tracked in California in more than a century,…
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Santa Barbara County Fair moving forward with virtual livestock auction this year
The Santa Barbara County Fair opens registration for its 2021 Livestock Auction, which will remain in a virtual format due to the COVID-19…
Continue ReadingPuppy born with six legs is a ‘miracle,’ vet hospital says
Like other newborn puppies, Skipper likes to eat, drink water and go to the bathroom. But the border collie and Australian shepherd mix is unique…
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1st clone of US endangered species, a ferret, announced
Scientists have cloned the first U.S. endangered species, a black-footed ferret duplicated from the genes of an animal that died over 30 years…
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Santa Barbara Zoo gorilla enjoys 17th birthday
Thursday was a big day for one of the gorillas at the Santa Barbara…
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As wildlife baby season begins, tree trimming worries sprout
The Santa Barbara Wildlife Care Network is trying to prevent an overwhelming influx of animals displaced from their…
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Rep. Carbajal visits butterfly grove in Pismo Beach
Rep. Salud Carbajal, D-Santa Barbara, is expected to visit a butterfly grove in Pismo Beach on…
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Gray whale spotted in Santa Barbara Harbor
A grey whale calf brought out large crowds along Stearns Wharf on Friday.…
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SLO Sheriff dog Benny retires from duty
San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s dog Benny retires after two years of service in an announcement on Wednesday.…
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Santa Barbara Natural History Museum brings dinosaurs to life with Prehistoric Forest
The Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History has reopened their popular animatronic dinosaur…
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