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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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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Hollywood star power helps raise awareness and open doors for New Beginnings
Hollywood star power is joining the effort to help combat California’s homeless crisis, including those in need throughout Santa Barbara…
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Preserving President Reagan’s daily drives at Rancho del Cielo
President Reagan preferred to tool around behind the wheel of his own jeeps, trucks and tractor over limos. A red 1962 Willy’s Jeep CJ-6 was his…
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Group looks at vacant St. Mary’s property for new site to help the homeless
The St. Mary’s retreat is for sale in Santa Barbara and may be a new site for the homeless. Private and government money may be combined to purchase…
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911 At Ease International and SB Police Foundation host ‘Fun with the Force’ First Responder event
‘Fun with the Force’ is a fundraising event for the Santa Barbara Police Foundation and 911 At Ease International…
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Santa Barbara Botanic Garden announces beginning of Fall Planting season
The Santa Barbara Botanic Garden announced it will kick off fall planting season starting Friday.…
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New Beginnings puts the spotlight on Rapid Rehousing Program
Housing for so many in the Santa Barbara area has become increasingly problematic in the past six to eight months, especially for those out of work…
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Rising tariffs, global shipping delays hit local businesses hard
Alan Bleecker with Capitol hardware addressed a major backlog in the global supply chain and rising…
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Mountain View Elementary among 2021 National Blue Ribbon Schools
Mountain View Elementary School,
a public K-6 campus, in the Goleta Union School District, was chosen among 325 schools in the country as 2021…
Goleta installs LED street lights
After four years of planning and preparation, the City of Goleta has started installing new LED…
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Annual Book Sale celebrates Opening Night at Earl Warren Exposition Hall
More than 200 volunteers are busy unpacking and setting up one of the most popular events among local and visiting book lovers at Earl Warren…
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Cava Restaurant and Bar closing in Montecito
Word began spreading days go that Cava, a longtime favorite restaurant on Coast Village Road, was closing for…
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SB County Animal Services launches “Beat the Heat” spay, neuter campaign
A “Beat the Heat” campaign kicked off Wednesday in Santa Barbara County — and we’re not talking about the weather.…
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Pristine parcel above Summerland sold; farming wins over development
It appears a second pristine parcel in Santa Barbara County has been saved from potential development, in as many months.…
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The unsung heroes of Cottage Health’s mass vaccination effort
Chances are you or someone you know participated in Cottage Health’s COVID-19 Community Vaccine Drive-Thru Clinic in Goleta.…
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California advances 2 zoning bills to promote scarce housing
By DON THOMPSON Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California lawmakers have advanced two measures designed to cut through local zoning…
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House damaged in Montecito mudslides moved to new lot as neighborhood recovery continues
The move from the bottom of the hill to the top of the property is just one project in the neighborhood that is still recovering from the devastation…
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Cold Spring Elementary School helps launch California Kids Fire Relief initiative
A new source of aid and heartfelt messages are pouring in for families impacted by the fires in Northern California. That includes help from the Cold…
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Oxnard Union High School District hosts Preview Week
OXNARD, Calif. – High emotions and tons of school pride this week in the Oxnard Union High School District. This is ‘Preview Week’ on all 10 campuses…
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