Barn Owl returns to the wild in Goleta
GOLETA, Calif.-A Barn Owl found caught in a fishing line is back in the wild. The Ojai Raptor Center released the owl at The Stow House in Goleta…
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Proposed state legislation will protect whales and reduce pollution from tanker ships off the coast
New proposed legislation will slow ocean tankers, save whales and reduce pollution. A group of environmental leaders explained the benefits in a…
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New bill seeks to outlaw octopus farming across California
Assemblymember Steve Bennett introduced a new bill to prohibit octopus farming on land or in water as well as ban their import into California on…
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Number of dogs in Santa Barbara County animal shelters reaches maximum capacity
Santa Barbara County Animal Services has announced the dog population within its three shelters has reached maximum…
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Smooch a Pooch for Valentine’s Day leads to adoptions
SANTA BARBARA, Calif-Smooch a Pooch for Valentine’s Day allowed people to find true love among adoptable dogs from local rescues. People interested…
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Santa Barbara County Animal Services highlights ‘challenges and triumphs’ in 2023 annual report
Santa Barbara County Animal Services released its 2023 annual report Wednesday, highlighting a year the department said included a number of…
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Orcutt community rallies to support family searching for two missing huskies
An Oructt family searching for two missing huskies have received an outpouring of support from many in the community, as well as on various social…
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Animal Services offers tips to keep canine respiratory illness at bay
SANTA BARBARA, Calif.-Santa Barbara Animal Services has not seen an uptick or increase in illness among its shelter dogs , but workers are aware…
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Old Mission Santa Barbara hosts Living Nativity
SANTA BARBARA, Calif.-Some people hired a trolley to visit the living nativity at the Old Mission Santa Barbara. They noticed baby Jesus wasn’t…
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Santa Barbara Humane celebrates 20% increase in animal adoptions for 2023
Santa Barbara Humane said its celebrating 2,000 animal adoptions from 2023 – a 20% increase from…
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Over 14,000 butterflies flutter in to Goleta’s Ellwood Main Grove for the winter
The Ellwood main butterfly grove is the largest wintering site in southern California. Over 14,000 butterflies were counted for, marking an increase…
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Santa Barbara County Public Health issues advisory regarding increase in respiratory infections among dogs
Santa Barbara County Public Health issued an canine health advisory regarding the recently reported increase in respiratory infections among…
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Santa Barbara Zoo invites public to vote on a name for new baby giraffe
The Santa Barbara Zoo is inviting the public to vote on one of two name options for a baby giraffe calf born last month: Malia or…
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Santa Barbara Zoo welcomes its newest giraffe calf
Santa Barbara Zoo’s newest Masai giraffe was born just four weeks ago on Nov. 2, and though she doesn’t have a name just yet, zoo workers said…
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Howl-o-Ween Dog Costume Contest awards creativity
SANTA BARBARA, Calif.-More than 70 pets took part in the annual Howl-o-Ween competition at the Ventura Harbor on Saturday. It was part of…
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Santa Barbara County proclaims ‘Adopt A Shelter Dog Month’ to help boost adoptions at local animal centers
The Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors officially proclaimed October as ‘Adopt A Dog Month’ Tuesday morning in an effort to help increase the…
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Sea lions fill Kiddie Beach in Channel Islands Harbor
OXNARD, Calif.-Kiddie Beach visitors are likely to notice fencing preventing people from getting to close to sea lions. Lately sea lions have filled…
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Dogs walk with two-legged friends in Annual Walk Against Abuse
SANTA BARBARA, Calif.-Dogs and their two-legged friends took part in the second annual Walk Against Abuse at Elings Park in Santa Barbara on Sunday.…
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Santa Barbara Wildlife Care Network calling community to Wild Night Out
The Santa Barbara Wildlife Care Network’s annual fundraising benefit is returning for another year, and the organization is counting on the community…
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Santa Barbara Humane hosts successful inaugural gala
Gathering 300 compassionate community members, Santa Barbara Humane hosted its inaugural Santa Barbara Humane Gala on September 9.…
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