Local non-profit Direct Relief announces Amy Weaver as next CEO
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – The Santa Barbara-based non-profit, Direct Relief, announced today that Amy Weaver will be taking over as its next Chief…
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Santa Maria Elks Rodeo adding unprecedented fifth day, extra night to feature all bull riding
Santa Maria Elks Recreation, which operates the annual Santa Maria Elks Rodeo and Parade, is set to major announcement Friday morning that will…
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Santa Barbara County Mother Seeks Mental Health Support for Kids After Husband’s ICE Arrest
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif. — A local mother1 of four spirals into shock as Immigration and Custom Enforcement Officers detained her husband just…
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Palestinian-Italian fusion eatery in San Luis Obispo survives inflation, faces new challenge
SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. — John Drake serves up pizza with a passion at this pork- free pizzeria. “When you go to many pizza shops,…
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Carpinteria homeowners’ class action lawsuit against cannabis grower gets legal green light
CARPINTERIA, Calif. — A Santa Barbara County Superior Court judge has certified a class-action lawsuit against a Carpinteria-based cannabis grower,…
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ShelterBox USA hosts International Women’s Day Panel to celebrate Women’s Achievements
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – ShelterBox USA is celebrating International Women’s Day with a panel for women who will share their powerful stories of…
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Grover Beach discusses plans of park property and sewage system updates
GROVER BEACH, Calif. – Locals in Grover Beach are questioning a decision made by city leadership about where to direct grant money. The City of…
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Developers ‘at one-yard line’ to begin construction on first of several downtown Santa Maria housing projects
SANTA MARIA, Calif. – Developers have moved close to finally beginning construction on the first of several long-planned downtown Santa Maria…
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Holy Cross Church in Santa Barbara Hosts Ash Wednesday Drive-Thru
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – Holy Cross Catholic Church in Santa Barbara took Ash Wednesday to the streets. For the second consecutive year, the church…
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Fired Los Padres National Forest wildlife biologist confronts Elon Musk
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – A local wildlife biologist fired last month by the Trump administration’s Department of Government Efficiency or DOGE and…
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SLO REP’s Miossi Trust Matching Challenge for new venue in downtown cultural arts district
SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. – The San Luis Obispo Repertory Theatre is preparing for its second act by building a new theatre downtown. In acting there…
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Santa Maria Fairpark announces CEO is leaving, additional longterm changes could be coming
The 37th District Agriculture Association (DAA), which operates the Santa Maria Fairpark, has announced the upcoming departure of its chief operating…
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Carpinteria Non-Profit Sees Sharp Drop in Medi-Cal Enrollment as Deportation Fears Rise
CARPINTERIA, Calif.—The mental health toll that comes with the fear of deportation is something that Teresa Alvarez is all too familiar with. “It…
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Santa Barbara Unified School District announces landmark mental health initiatives
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – The Santa Barbara Unified School District is excited about the implementation of several key mental health initiatives.…
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50501: The People’s Movement protests Trump Administration in Santa Maria, Santa Barbara, and Ventura
SANTA MARIA, Calif. — Demonstrators gathered Tuesday in Santa Maria, Santa Barbara, and Ventura as part of a nationwide protest against the…
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Goleta City Council Meetings now available to Watch on Youtube
GOLETA, Calif. – Goleta City Council is following in other local governments’ footsteps and is now making their monthly City Council meetings…
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Country Star Keith Urban to perform at California Mid-State Fair as part of World Tour
PASO ROBLES, Calif. – Country fans are in for a treat this year at the California Mid-State Fair! County superstar Keith Urban is set to perform at…
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Access to the Hot Springs trail and parking area in Montecito could be limited in some critical weather
There could be restrictions to the Hot Springs Road parking and trail use in certain Montecito weather conditions. The safety plan goes to the Board…
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Surf Beach restrictions in effect to protect snowy plovers through September
Vandenberg Space Force Base has announced annual seasonal public access restrictions at Surf Beach are now in…
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Fans Get VIP Access to Live with Kelly and Mark’s Oscars Recap Show in Hollywood
HOLLYWOOD, Calif. — A group of lucky News Channel viewers experienced the ultimate VIP treatment Monday morning, sitting where Hollywood’s…
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