Tuesday marks 79th Anniversary of Japanese sub attack on Ellwood Oil Fields
February 23 is a date that likely stays in the minds of old-timers in our area.The date marks the 79th Anniversary of the “attack” on the Ellwood oil…
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Psychologists see Seasonal Affective Disorder increase during COVID-19
Psychologists see an increase of Season Effective Disorder during…
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American Red Cross hosts virtual volunteer fair during pandemic
The American Red Cross usually has volunteer trainings inside its Santa Barbara location, but the pandemic changed…
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Restaurant Week kicks off in Lompoc
The annual Lompoc Restaurant Week, sponsored the Lompoc Chamber of Commerce, started Monday with an emphasis on takeout…
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Santa Barbara County students aim to avoid COVID-19 learning loss
As the spring semester carries on, many students are struggling while dealing with distance…
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Toyota dealership in Santa Maria moves to new site
The new facility located on 1643 Bradley Road in Santa Maria across from Costco opened its doors on…
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Community members show support for loved ones who endured pandemic at Lompoc prison
Advocacy groups and family members of inmates expressed their support for incarcerated individuals at Ryon Memorial Park in Lompoc this…
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More than 200 Santa Maria farmworkers receive settlement checks after facing alleged retaliation while calling for higher wages
The California Agricultural Labor Relations Board (ALRB) distributed nearly $30,000 in checks to 212 farmworkers in Santa Maria on Sunday as part of…
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Recall rally in Ventura gathers signatures to remove Gov. Gavin Newsom
A recall rally was held in Ventura on Saturday to gather the signatures needed to start a special election for the…
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Elementary schools on track to reopen as COVID-19 cases drop
The pandemic that has plagued Santa Barbara County for the past year is starting to slow down, as new coronavirus cases steadily…
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Children’s Park in Isla Vista looking for public’s help in new design
The Children’s Park in Isla Vista is planning to get a facelift. The Isla Vista Recreation and Parks District are looking public comments in the…
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Oceano Dunes, Pismo State Beach reopen to off-road riding, camping on premises after pandemic closure
Off-road riding and camping is allowed at the Oceano Dunes and Pismo State Beach Friday after closing down for almost a year due to the COVID-19…
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Community fund distribution in Carpinteria will help small businesses impacted by the COVID-19 crisis
A community-based fund is coming to the rescue of small businesses in Carpinteria with allocations to offset impacts from the COVID-19…
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Need a plumber? Stand in line
A shortage in plumbing supplies is impacting the local industry in Santa Barbara.…
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Santa Maria Foursquare Church prepares for second indoor service during pandemic
Four Square Church reopened its services inside just last…
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Tipline Investigation: SB Restaurateur hit with $22,000 Edison bill
The restaurant industry is hanging on by a thread during the pandemic from complete shutdowns, partial re-openings, take out only and outside not…
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Santa Barbara brothers raise money to help students access wifi during distance learning
Brothers and water polo players at San Marcos High, Jaden Lind and Jordan Lind are used to giving back to both their own community and communities…
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More COVID-19 economic aid on the way in Santa Barbara County
United Way of SB County is distributing millions in rental assistance, while Goleta approved local aid for people and…
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Planners to discuss height of new proposed Santa Barbara Police headquarters
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – The height and several other issues connected to the proposed new Santa Barbara police station has the project going through…
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United Way providing rental and utility assistance funds in Santa Barbara County
United Way of Santa Barbara County is providing more than $13 million in rental and utility assistance funds to residents during the COVID-19…
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