Local kennel clubs compete in Summerfest
VENTURA, Calif.-Dogs from up and down the coast competed in the Summerfest dog show. More than 730 dogs competed in the show at the Ventura County…
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Santa Maria Elks Rodeo: Livestock and entertainment provider Reno Rosser to be honored for his contributions to annual event
The Santa Maria Elks will hold a special ceremony on Saturday night during the Elks Rodeo to honor Reno Rosser, who plays an integral role in helping…
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Santa Barbara Wildlife Care Network sees growing number of starving pelicans along beaches
The Santa Barbara Wildlife Care Network just released several pelicans in Goleta this week. According to leaders of the organization, since April 23,…
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Final preparations taking place one day before start of Santa Maria Elks Rodeo
The Santa Maria Elks Event Center is buzzing with activity with final preparations one day before the start of the 81st Annual Santa Maria Elks…
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Santa Maria Elks Rodeo returns this week with local businesses looking to rope in more sales
The 81st Annual Santa Maria Elks Rodeo and Parade returns this week with many local businesses looking to score big over the next several…
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Burglars hit S.P.A.R.C. animal rescue in Santa Paula
Burglars broke into the Santa Paula animal rescue center known as…
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Sea lions showing up in large numbers inside the Santa Barbara harbor are a new concern for boaters
Sea lions are coming into the Santa Barbara Harbor in large numbers lately. This is a concern for boat owners who say the marine mammals have been…
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National Geographic photographer inspires teens to help safeguard the world’s oceans in Santa Barbara
Hundreds of students are getting a chance to see the work of National Geographic photographer Cristina Mittermeier in Santa…
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Santa Barbara Wildlife Care Networks prepares for Wild Talks amid incoming sickened pelicans
Just as the Santa Barbara Wildlife Care Network is getting ready to present Wild Talks at the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History, the…
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Santa Barbara Fair & Expo wraps up two weekends of fun and pig races
There is still time to enjoy the Santa Barbara Fair & Expo. Sunday, May 5th is the final night to listen to bands, enjoy rides, play games, and…
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SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – The Santa Barbara Fair & Expo continues for its second weekend at the Earl Warren Showgrounds. There are numerous farm…
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Santa Barbara Wildlife Care Network swamped with sick pelicans
The Santa Barbara Wildlife Care Network is going into emergency response…
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Carpinteria dog owners group celebrates new off-leash dog park after years of planning
The C-DOG off leash park has opened in Carpinteria. It is at Monte Vista Park off Bailard…
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Rattlesnake bites on the rise in Santa Barbara
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – Since the start of spring season, doctors at Cottage Health are seeing more patients bitten by rattlesnakes. Doctors in the…
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Baby wildlife season kicks off in Santa Barbara County
Santa Barbara Wildlife Care Network is already seeing the first wildlife babies of…
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Celebration of the Whales brings ocean lovers together
OXNARD, Calif.-The 25th Celebration of the Whales took place in the Channel Islands Harbor. Kids had a chance to listen to the sounds whales make…
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Santa Barbara Wildlife Care Network announces new documentary: ‘Wild Rescue: A Second Chance at a Wild Life’
The Santa Barbara Wildlife Care Network is teaming up with an acclaimed filmmaker to showcase wildlife rescue and rehabilitation in a new…
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Spring Fling Palooza brings adoptable pets and people together
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — Four-legged friends filled State Street for a Spring Fling Dog Palooza. The outdoor dog adoption event encouraged people…
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Dogs, even on leash, will be banned from two Ellwood area beaches to protect the Snowy Plover
A ban on dogs, even on leash, will be in place starting April 1 at Ellwood and Sands beaches to protect the Western Snowy Plover. Other protections…
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Santa Barbara Humane joins Morning News to preview Wild West Fest
Dori Villalon, Santa Barbara Humane chief operating officer, returned to TV Hill on Thursday morning with a special guest to talk about adoptions and…
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