Santa Maria Homeless Outreach Services ramping up for Winter
SANTA MARIA, Calif. – Santa Maria homeless shelters are gearing up for the cold months ahead. Shelters, warming centers, and various donation drives…
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Federal seasonal fire restrictions lifted elsewhere, but remain in effect for Santa Barbara and Ventura counties until the new year
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. – The U.S. Bureau of Land Management’s Bakersfield Field Office announced the lifting of most seasonal fire restrictions for…
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PCPA rings in the holiday season with beloved Disney classic ‘Beauty and the Beast’
PCPA is once again bringing the beloved Disney classic Beauty and the Beast onto the Marian Theatre stage to celebrate the holiday…
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Lake Cachuma freshly stocked with 4,000 pounds of live Rainbow Trout; 12,000 pounds on the way
LAKE CACHUMA, Calif. – The County of Santa Barbara issued the following press release on Friday after the first batch of Rainbow Trout were…
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Non-profit provides relief to Mountain Fire victims through power of social media
VENTURA COUNTY, Calif.— Luis Villanueva is still processing the shock of losing his Somis home in the Mountain Fire.  “I don’t know that I am…
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Need for mental health services spikes following devastation of Mountain Fire
CAMARILLO, Calif.—It’s been an emotional day for Jeannette Sanchez-Palacios, who Is helping victims of the Mountain Fire navigate the process of…
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Montecito Water District hosting food and toy drive for local community
MONTECITO, Calif. – The Montecito Water District is hosting a food and toy drive until Dec. 18. The MWD office is open from 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.…
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Laugh Festival raises money for non-profits with four nights of shows
Laugh Festival shows are underway in Santa Barbara. Funds will help area…
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Santa Barbara International Film Festival’s newest venue opens Friday
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – On Friday, the former Fiesta Five Theatre at 916 State Street will make its debut as the renamed Santa Barbara…
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Simi Valley Police Seek Public’s Help in Finding a Missing 11 year-old
SIMI VALLEY, Calif. – Missing juvenile, Phoenix Flowers, was last seen on Thursday, Nov. 14th at approximately 10a.m. The last sighting of Flowers…
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Police turn to public for help investigating Wednesday’s armed robbery at Smoker’s Cave
PORT HUENEME, Calif. – Police are on the lookout for a man connected to an armed robbery on Wednesday evening at Smoker’s Cave on Ventura Road. On…
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Nonprofit opens CommUnify Connection Center in Lompoc
LOMPOC, Calif. – CommUnify just opened a new center in Lompoc. The new CommUnify Connection Center features the Genesis universal screening system.…
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Long-planned Dana Reserve project in Nipomo receives final approval from SLO County commission
The long-planned and much-discussed Dana Reserve project for Nipomo moved a major step forward by earning its final San Luis Obispo County government…
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Surf Breaks and Carbon Sinks: How surf spots play a key role in biodiversity and climate change
CAMARILLO, Calif. – A study by a California State University (CSU) Channel Islands Professor documented an intersection of surf breaks and…
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Santa Maria Leaders address the State of the City Thursday morning
The Santa Maria Valley Chamber of Commerce held its 2024 State of the City event at the Santa Maria Radisson on Thursday…
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Turkey Drive: SLO Food Bank glean program rescuing fresh produce for people battling hunger
SLO Food Bank is helping provide fresh and healthy produce to community members battling food insecurity through its GleanSLO…
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Doctors without Walls expands services with new case manager in Santa Barbara
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – Doctors Without Walls is expanding its services to the homeless in Santa Barbara. For years, Doctors without Walls…
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New playgrounds coming soon to four Santa Maria elementary schools
SANTA MARIA, Calif. – New playgrounds are coming to Santa Maria elementary schools.For nearly three months, kids have been playing at recess with no…
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Mountain Fire ravages thousands of acres of farmland leaving workers jobless
VENTURA COUNTY, Calif. — Uriel Hernandez owns Seacliff Farm in Ventura County. He says production is down 25% following the devastation of the…
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Park setting next to the famous Santa Barbara Fig Tree reopens
The park setting next to the Moreton Bay Fig tree in Santa Barbara has reopened. The area had been closed off for several years due to issues around…
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