Good Samaritan helps homeless find shelter as Santa Maria High School Emergency Center shuts down
The emergency homeless shelter at Santa Maria High School is shutting its doors after two…
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Downtown Ventura bringing businesses out to the streets
The Downtown Ventura Association is working on a pilot program to help boost the economy in Downtown Ventura. It includes letting local businesses…
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Community invited to participate in virtual Summer Solstice event
Santa Barbara’s Solstice Parade will not be held in person this year, but organizers are putting together a virtual event to keep the celebration…
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Local high school grads honored with classic car parade
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – A parade of classic cars lined up in downtown Santa Barbara on Sunday to honor two high school graduates for all their hard…
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Cruise for Kristin Smart held in Arroyo Grande marking 24 years since her disappearance
This Memorial Day marks 24 years since the disappearance of Kristin Smart. Community members gathered together in her honor and held a “Cruise for…
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Metro Entertainment reopens for the first time in two months
Following a two month closure, longtime comic book shop Metro Entertainment has reopened to the public.…
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Old drive-in opens with Harry Potter double-feature on Memorial Day
The Goleta Drive-In Theater announced that it will begin showing movies starting Monday, Memorial Day, and Tuesday…
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Places of worship allowed to reopen statewide with some restrictions
The California Public Health Department announced on Monday that places of worship can now reopen statewide for religious services and funerals.…
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Missing couple from Gover Beach found in San Luis Obispo County
The Grover Beach Police Department announced that both Manuel and Clara Vega have been found safe and sound in San Luis Obispo…
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Hundreds partake in car protest against Lompoc Federal Prison
A large number of people participated in a car protest this afternoon to support inmates at the Lompoc Federal Prison.…
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Monday marks 24 years since the disappearance of Kristin Smart.…
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Tourists and locals alike flock to Avila Beach and Pismo Beach for Memorial Day weekend
Restaurants and retail shops are reopening just as Memorial Day weekend hits. Many visitors are taking the opportunity to go to the…
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Six years after the Isla Vista tragedy, the community spirit has a more positive vibe
7 deaths, 14 injuries and a community in shock. It was a night in 2014 that caught Isla Vista and the UC Santa Barbara community off…
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Theme nights make quarantine dinners fun for the whole family
Laura Evans has been posting photos on social media showing the creative ways she turns quarantine dinners into theme nights that are fun for the…
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West Wind Drive-In announces plans to reopen in Goleta over the next few days
West Wind Drive-In and Public Market announced on Friday that it will be reopening its Goleta location in the next few days, however, an exact date…
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Downtown Santa Barbara bustling with foot traffic
With State Street closed to cars, many people walked around downtown. This also marked the first time in two months that many local restaurants…
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Look for the Helpers: Principal honors Valedictorians, Barbershop gives back
As our area is faced with ongoing changes due to a growing pandemic, we are bringing stories of people doing good in the community during a time of…
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Tourism cities Solvang and Pismo Beach prepare for Memorial Day weekend
It’s the start of memorial day weekend, just as restaurants and retail shops are starting to reopen. Popular tourism cities are preparing for a busy…
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Greener Pastures Farm Sanctuary offering virtual meetings with animals
Greener Pastures Farm Sanctuary is offering unique animal packages to call into virtual…
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Santa Barbara County restaurants reopen under Stage 2 guidelines; here’s what customers can expect
Santa Barbara County restaurants are reopening. Here’s what customers can…
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