St. Patrick’s Day sprinkles lucky boost to business in Santa Barbara
SANTA BARBARA, Calif.—From Irish dancing at Dargan’s to musicians pulling out the bagpipes at M.Special brewery local businesses are…
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Santa Barbara Public Library seeking new leader
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – The Santa Barbara Public Library is looking for its next leader. The city is conducting a recruitment for a permanent…
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Santa Barbara Public Library in full swing since Reopening nearly six months ago
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — Since the reopening of the Santa Barbara Public Library, families have returned to the children’s center, which is now…
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Carpinteria Cannabis Odor Sparks Complaints, Santa Barbara County Supervisors Consider Solutions
CARPINTERIA, Calif. — Santa Barbara County officials are considering a mandate requiring cannabis greenhouse growers to install advanced…
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Cal Poly, Hancock College announce partnership to offer bachelor’s degrees in Santa Maria
Cal Poly and Allan Hancock College announced an historic partnership Monday morning that will provide students with the opportunity to earn a…
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News Channel 3-12 team member welcomes baby
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – A big congratulations goes out to our award-winning videographer David Aguilar Soto and his partner. They are celebrating…
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Buellton Wine and Chili Festival brings attendees flavorful salsa, chili and wine from the Central Coast
BUELLTON, Calif. – It was the perfect day for wine, chili, and salsa at Flying Flags RV Resort and Campground in Buellton. “This is a salsa and…
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How COVID-19 Changed Mental Health: Santa Barbara County’s Ongoing Response
Santa Barbara, Calif. — Five years since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, mental health challenges have become a pressing issue in communities…
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Momentum against Texas oil company builds as “Seinfeld” and “Veep” star Julia Louis Dreyfus and Jane Fonda slam Sable
SANTA BARBARA, Calif.—An impassioned Julia Louis-Dreyfus took to the stage at the Environmental Defense Center Thursday to express her anger with…
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Third grader launches coin drive for Los Angeles fire relief and the Red Cross in Santa Barbara
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – The Monte Vista Elementary Student Council organized a coin drive for Los Angeles fire relief and the Red Cross. The Student…
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Channel Islands YMCA to open first-ever Transitional Housing Placement Program for former foster youth in Santa Barbara
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – The Channel Islands YMCA is excited to open the first-ever Transitional Housing Placement Program for former foster youth in…
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Friendship Center in Montecito opens new satellite site in Carpinteria
MONTECITO, Calif. – Nick Narang is a proud senior at the Friendship Center in Montecito. “I’m playing Kings in the corner … because the king,…
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Former Pioneer Valley High Principal Shanda Herrera reassigned by School District
SANTA MARIA, Calif. – Following a closed session Tuesday evening, the Santa Maria Joint Union High School District decided to reassign Shanda…
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Santa Barbara Moves to Strengthen Tenant Protections
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — Santa Barbara City Council members voted Tuesday to fast-track stronger tenant protections. The council voted 4-3 to bring…
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Hundreds of local volunteers gear up for large scale prom for students with disabilities
VENTURA, Calif.—The Romero brothers energized the high school volunteers that are set to accompany 500 students with disabilities at their first…
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Island Breeze, Bane of the Polo Condos, Is Shut Down — But for How Long?
CARPINTERIA, Calif. – The property owners at Island Breeze Farms, a controversial cannabis greenhouse operation across from the Polo Condos, are…
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New ‘El Super’ market and additional stores planned for old Sears building at Santa Maria Town Center mall
SANTA MARIA, Calif. – Construction of a new market and retail space is being planned for the former Sears building located at the Santa Maria Town…
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Marian Medical Center Reports Drop in Flu Cases After Intense Season
SANTA MARIA, Calif. – We’ve experienced an unusually long flu season on the Central Coast, but an official at Marian Regional Medical Center in…
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Texas oil company’s plan to restart production on Gaviota Coast faces scrutiny from federal lawmakers
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — A Texas oil company’s plan to restart oil production on the Gaviota Coast is under scrutiny from federal lawmakers. On…
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Light rain passes through in front of a Stronger Weather System on the way
Additional sand is being built up along the Santa Barbara coast during a wet weather week. This year, erosion has not been a major…
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