Alisal Fire assignment brings deep pride to Wildland Firefighter from El Salvador
A Wildland Firefighter with Los Padres National Forest took special stock in his assignment at the height of the Alisal…
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Guadalupe Fire crews on standby as Alisal Fire continues
As the Alisal Fire continues to burn, Guadalupe Fire continues to be on standby as part of its mutual aid…
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Former Santa Barbara County Supervisor Joseph Centeno has died
Supervisor Steve Lavagnino says Centeno had a passion for helping children throughout the…
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Santa Barbara moms running NYC marathon for charitable cause
Five moms from Santa Barbara are training for the upcoming New York City…
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World Dance for Humanity’s ‘Thriller’ coming back to Santa Barbara Courthouse
After last year’s in-person event was put on pause because of the pandemic, World Dance for Humanity’s ‘Thriller’ will return to the…
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‘Schmooze with Suz’ host remembered in Ventura
VENTURA, Calif. – A former woman of the year and champion for seniors, the environment and more has died. Suz Montgomery didn’t let cancer stop her…
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9th Annual Veterans Stand Down event gives local veterans food, hygiene supplies in Santa Maria
Several hundred local veterans received food, hygiene supplies and other services at the Santa Barbara County Veterans Stand Down event on…
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Family shares thoughts after losing home to Alisal fire
Property owners are starting to assess the effects of the Alisal Fire but some have lost where they feel safest: their…
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Wildfire, natural disaster preparedness: What to have ready in case of an evacuation or emergency
In the midst of the Alisal Fire, Central Coast officials remind residents to always be ready in case of an evacuation or emergency due to a wildfire…
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Crashed semi driver rescued by Guadalupe police chief as Alisal Fire destroys vehicle
A Guadalupe Police Chief helped save the life of semi-truck driver on Monday during the Alisal Fire.…
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N95 masks available at Direct Relief
If you’re having a hard time with smoke from the Alisal Fire, wearing an N95 respirator mask from Direct Relief might…
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California secures federal assistance for Alisal Fire
California was able to secure a grant from FEMA for the Alisal…
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UPDATE: Bulldozers and helicopters keeping Alisal Fire from iconic Reagan Ranch
As the crow flies, the Alisal Fire is now within a half mile of the iconic Reagan Ranch in the mountains high above Refugio.…
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Santa Maria Rec and Parks Department: Public restrooms at Preisker Park to close indefinitely if vandalism continues
Crews with the Santa Maria Parks and Rec Department are facing major challenges trying to maintain city parks getting vandalized.…
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St. Vincent’s Golf Classic and other non-profit events fill short fundraising calendar to end 2021
The Montecito Club will host the St. Vincent Golf Classic as many non-profits and community organizations fit events into a tight 2021 calendar.
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Relay for Life returns to Santa Maria to support those impacted by cancer
After a drive-thru alternate for Relay for Life due to COVID-19, this year is back to its usual…
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Supporters take ‘Polar Plunge’ at Leadbetter Beach for Special Olympics of Santa Barbara County
Dozens of residents took a chilly plunge into the ocean Saturday morning to help raise money for the Special…
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Annual Treasure Sale held in Santa Barbara for Grace Fisher Foundation
First United Methodist Church’s annual Treasure Sale was held on Saturday with all proceeds benefitting the Grace Fisher Foundation for the…
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Affordable housing event in Santa Barbara provides residents with housing workshops, vaccines
Housing Day Santa Barbara allowed community members to connect with more than 30 local nonprofit agencies and service…
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Morro Bay Harbor Department receives $100,000 donation for new harbor patrol boat
The new vessel is expected to be harbor-ready by April…
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