Santa Barbara County residents 65 and older now eligible for COVID-19 vaccine
People 65 and older are now eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine in Santa Barbara County starting Tuesday, February 16.…
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Testing for planned Five Cities recycled water project underway in Oceano
Testing for a planned Five Cities recycled water facility is now underway in Oceano as the project continues to go through the early phases of…
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Certain food shortages and rising costs mean reshuffling at winter Food Bank distribution sites
The weekly long lines at Food Bank of Santa Barbara County and other distribution sites is a sign of ongoing needs during the pandemic.…
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SLO County businesses preparing for possible move into Red Tier later this week
San Luis Obispo County businesses are preparing for a possible move into the Red Tier of the the State’s Blueprint for a Safer Economy later this…
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SLO County close to moving from Purple to Red tier in state’s reopening plan
Improving COVID-19 numbers in San Luis Obispo County could allow it to move ahead from the most restrictive tier in the state’s reopening plan into…
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Santa Barbara leaders calling for more community discipline to end pandemic restrictions faster
Their goal to get the community to reduce the spread of COVID-19 as quickly as possible. They hope the reward will be as close to a normal summer…
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Takeout Tuesday helping ring up sales for South SLO County restaurants
The South County Chambers of Commerce “Takeout Tuesday” promotional effort is helping many San Luis Obispo County restaurants ring up needed sales…
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New retail coming to Enos Ranch West
City developers say the shopping center is part of the Enos Ranch Project located at the northwest corner of South College Drive and Betteravia…
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Plans for a business upswing in downtown Santa Barbara underway
Business owners in downtown Santa Barbara are working on many creative ideas for 2021 as the coronavirus crisis eases up.…
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Cottage Health vaccinating 2,400 seniors in drive-up clinic today and tomorrow
Another mass vaccination event for those 75 and older is happening Thursday and Friday in the parking across from Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital.…
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Small town Carpinteria asking for big boost from Congress
Carpinteria leaders want more relief from the government to help small businesses who have been denied full use of indoor space during the pandemic.…
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Carpinteria encouraging businesses to sign up for second round of COVID-19 relief grants
California is allowing small businesses to signup for a second round of small business grant relief. The grants are to help businesses with losses…
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COVID-19 vaccine rollout “not as fast” as people would like
Santa Barbara County is gearing up for Super Bowl Sunday with a message of caution for those planning big gatherings. (SBC Health…
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Santa Barbara’s Street Sweeping program resumes Feb. 16
The City of Santa Barbara updated its Street Sweeping schedule now that Governor Gavin Newsom lifted the latest…
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Santa Barbara restaurants prepare outdoor seating after days of rain
Three days of rain dumped over a foot of water in parts of Santa Barbara County. The rain came the same week California Governor Gavin Newsom lifted…
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Even COVID-closed business owners are back to deal with powerful weather, flooding, and storm surges
Many business in areas prone to flooding are bracing for overflow…
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Storm damages vaccine site in San Luis Obispo County
Storm damage in San Luis Obispo forced the County to postpone Thursday’s COVID-19 vaccine…
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SBIFF set to honor Sacha Baron Cohen with Outstanding Performer of the Year Award
An English comedian both loved and reviled for pushing artistic boundaries will be honored at the 36th Annual Santa Barbara International Film…
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State Audit of Employment Department reveals failures impacting millions of Californians
The Employment Development Department which oversees the processing and distribution of employment insurance benefits has been under fire for its…
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Santa Barbara hair, nail salons prepare for reopening after Regional Stay-at-Home Order lifts
Hair and nail salons were caught off guard when California Department of Public Health (CDPH) officials ended the Regional Stay at Home Order. The…
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