Weekend storm brings much-needed rain to local agricultural fields
Central Coast farmers are smiling after receiving some much-needed rain over the past…
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UC Santa Barbara’s Gevirtz School hosts 2025 Fellowship Breakfast
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – 52 of the UC Santa Barbara Gevirtz Graduate School of Education’s most promising graduate students were honored Friday…
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Santa Maria Valley Chamber debuts new visitors center
The Santa Maria Valley Chamber launched its new visitors center, as well as its newly remodeled office building, during an open house event held on…
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TikTok’s Uncertain Future: Privacy Concerns, Creator Impact, and Potential Buyers
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — The future of TikTok may be uncertain, and users are growing increasingly concerned. Some Santa Barbara City College…
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Developer Rick Caruso talks about rebuilding following fires
MONTECITO, Calif. — Developer Rick Caruso, who built and owns the Rosewood Miramar Beach in Montecito, is speaking out about his Palisades…
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Santa Barbara eateries donate food to survivors of LA fires
SANTA BARBARA, Calif.—Local baristas are hard at work helping bring comfort to families devastated by LA wildfires. Handlebar Coffee was…
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New SLO County offerings helping create optimism for strong tourism numbers in 2025
A slew of new attractions, events and experiences coming online this year are helping build optimism for a prosperous 2025 for those in the tourism…
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Mangione’s scooped desserts to help survivors of LA fires
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – People who enjoy Italian desserts and want to help those impacted by the fires down south can do both at the same time this…
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Contributions for fire victims in Los Angeles are helping in the disaster zone and locally for those who are displaced
Donations of all sorts have come in to All Saints by the Sea church for fire victims. Ace Rivington clothing is also answering the need with mailed…
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Sonos CEO Patrick Spence has stepped down from position and Interim CEO has been announced
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – On Monday, Santa Barbara-based Sonos Inc. announced that the audio equipment company’s Chief Executive Officer Patrick…
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Santa Maria restaurant month begins with businesses looking to cook up sales and deals for diners
A popular annual promotion at helps cook up restaurant sales as well as provide specia deals for diners in the Santa Maria Valley begins today on…
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South Coast residents have their 2025 priorities for government leaders
Homeless solutions continue to be a priority recommendation from South Coast residents to local leaders going into 2025. Crime issues are not as…
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Businesses look for post-Christmas sales to boost their finish to 2024
Stores keep sale prices in the forefront to close out 2024 strong. Many need every sale to make ends…
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Government funding shortages could slow down airport travelers over the holidays
Travelers are not impacted at the Santa Barbara airport by any government issues with funding going on in Washington this week. There could be an…
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Letters to the Grinch could win a child a year of Mr. Softee ice cream
Kids are being asked to write letters to the Grinch this holiday season to change his mood. The winner will get Mr. Softee for a…
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Train crossing confusion in Santa Barbara may be linked to criminal activity
A broken train crossing arm system recently may be linked to a crime. The delays for a repair technician took…
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New video created to promote safe and secure shopping environment at Santa Maria Town Center mall
A new public service announcement video has been created by multiple partners to help assure there is a safe and secure environment for visitors to…
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30th anniversary of Kids Health Day celebrated with free glasses to 100 children in Santa Barbara
The Santa Barbara Eyeglass Factory has celebrated its annual Kids Health Day with free glasses. 100 children were able to get a check up as…
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Solvang is ready for its close-up
SOLVANG, Calif. – Business is booming in Solvang and not just because of Julefest or the Hans Christian Anderson Museum – because Hollywood…
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Just over two weeks before Christmas, shoppers still carefully calculating their purchases
Shoppers are out but so far this holiday season they are careful with their spending plans. Some are waiting for more deals from retailers as they…
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