Plaza Deli expands people and pet food donations drive
Plaza Deli’s pet food drive with C.A.R.E.4Paws has been so successful that owner Larry Balducci has decided to…
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Santa Barbara County struggles with slow COVID-19 vaccine rollout
Over 20,000 doses of COVID-19 vaccines have been administered throughout Santa Barbara…
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UCSB honors student teachers at 2020-2021 Gevirtz School Fellowship Breakfast
The annual 2020-2021 Fellowship Breakfast at UC Santa Barbara’s Gevirtz School honored the teachers of the future Friday morning with a Zoom…
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South Coast staple Beachside Bar-Cafe to permanently close after 36 years
The longtime local staple’s owners announced Thursday that they will permanently close the restaurant in the coming…
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Expanded renovations at La Casa De Flores for homeless veterans complete
Part of the renovation includes turning one bedroom into a three bedroom to possibly house either six more male veterans or a veteran family with…
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10 day restaurant event kicks off in Santa Maria to support local business
The Great Santa Maria Takeout runs from January…
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Drive-Up COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic at GVCH booked for those 75 and older
A sense of relief and perhaps a sore arm for hundreds of people, 75 and older, in the South…
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Chargers running back donates to new gym at Santa Barbara High
The Austin Ekeler Foundation, with donations from The Hutton Parker Foundation, Sonos, and Perform Better, announced today plans to provide a new gym…
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Hundreds of SLO County seniors now receiving COVID-19 vaccine daily
Hundreds of San Luis Obispo County seniors are now receiving the COVID-19 vaccine daily at two distribution clinics, with a third to open next…
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The latest limited stay at home order leads to more food insecurity in Santa Barbara County
Food distribution needs have gone up significantly since the latest Covid-19 limited stay at home order. …
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Marian Regional Medical Center rolls out 3,200 COVID-19 vaccines
Marian Regional Medical Center, in partnership with the Santa Barbara County Public Health Department, began offering 3,200 COVID-19 vaccinations to…
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Santa Ynez Valley Restaurants Week focuses on takeout during pandemic
The approach to promoting local restaurants has changed significantly this year with COVID restrictions still in place and the pandemic at its worst…
Continue Reading Doctors emphasize health protocols as COVID-19 vaccine rolls out
There are also questions about what health orders to follow even after you test negative for…
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Santa Maria City Council approves affordable housing project
The Santa Maria City Council voted 3 to 2 to approve a new affordable housing project, named Centennial Gardens, at the corner of West Battles Road…
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United Way provides additional COVID-19 rental assistance funds
United Way of Santa Barbara County is providing rental assistance funds to residents during the COVID-19 pandemic.…
Continue Reading Santa Barbara, SLO counties put ‘pause’ on specific lot of COVID-19 vaccine
In San Luis Obispo County, about 4,400 doses are currently under…
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Respiratory therapists in high demand at Marian Regional Medical Center
Respiratory therapists are in high demand during…
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Health experts weigh in on effects of COVID-19 mutation
So far, the CDC has confirmed virus mutations in several countries including the United States with at least 40 cases in…
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Santa Barbara leaders call community to unite to prevent more gang violence
Members of the Eastside community are working together prevent future gang violence and shootings. They’re hoping to reach others before it’s too…
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Vitalant gets busy during annual MLK National Day of Service blood drive
More than 14,000 Vitalant blood drives throughout the country have been forced to cancel due to…
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