Rally in Santa Barbara condemns Capitol attacks, calls for Trump conviction
Two Santa Barbara groups organized a gathering and car caravan in front of the Santa Barbara County Courthouse on…
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“Pie it Forward” feeds service industry workers pizza in Ventura County
Service industry workers who are struggling financially due to the pandemic dined on pizza this weekend thanks to “Pie it…
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Santa Barbara Zoo penguin’s pandemic adventures subject of new children’s book
A penguin at the Santa Barbara Zoo is taking his adventures to the literary…
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Cal Poly partners with SLCUSD to bring locally sourced food to students and families
Food insecurity is a nationwide dilemma. For San Luis Obispo Unified School District, it’s a problem they face head…
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SB County contact tracers talk about tough task of stifling outbreaks
The holiday season COIVD surge is putting extra strain on contact tracers. The team call hundreds of people who test positive every…
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Annual pruning event at Mission Rose Garden cancelled
A less obvious side effect of the COVID pandemic will be the appearance of straggly rose bushes this month at an iconic landmark in Santa…
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SLO County opens vaccinations to all adults 75 and older
San Luis Obispo County is opening the COVID-19 vaccinations up to adults 75 years old and older starting Monday.…
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COVID-19 vaccine rolls out at Merrill Gardens
Merrill Gardens just received the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine for its residents and staff members this…
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Vitalant MLK National Day of Service blood drive aiming to boost low supplies
Vitalant is preparing to hold its annual MLK National Day of Service blood drive, with donations vitally needed due to shortages created by the…
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Orcutt man’s trip to DC draws mixed community reaction
Teufel believes the power of social media platforms is beyond most people’s…
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80s and sunny brings crowds to Santa Barbara beaches
Highs up to 82 degrees and blue skies drew people to Santa Barbara beaches. An average January day has temperatures in the mid 60s to low…
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Disneyland ends annual passes 10 months after virus closure
Disney officials would not say how many people hold these passes or how much the move will cost the…
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NewsChannel partners with Vitalant ahead of Monday’s MLK National Day of Service
Your local NewChannel celebrates a three-year partnership with Vitalant ahead of Monday’s MLK National Day of Service in honor of Martin Luther King,…
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Santa Barbara organizations push to extend tenant protections, eviction ban
A community organizer says if tenant protections are not extended, California is “going to see a mass tsunami of evictions” starting Feb.…
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SLO County reports four additional deaths related to COVID-19
San Luis Obispo County Public Health reports four additional deaths related to COVID-19 on Wednesday.…
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Lompoc Valley Medical center opens vaccinations to people 75 and older
Lompoc Valley Medical will begin vaccinating people who are 75 years old or older on Wednesday.…
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Rancho Bowl in Santa Maria reopens in defiance of state order
Many businesses across the central coast remain shuddered; a reminder of how serious the threat of COVID-19…
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Hagerman Sports Complex reopens with new pickle ball courts
Even though sports games are still not allowed, managers with the Rec and Parks Department say they’re taking reservations for…
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SB South Coast Chamber of Commerce releases new ‘Heart of the Community’ campaign
Business is personal. That’s the message behind a new ‘Heart of the Community – Safe Return to Work’ video campaign. The 30-second clip highlights…
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Santa Maria Airport adds Portland flight
The Santa Maria Airport is adding another major service route.…
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