Urgent dredging in the Carpinteria Salt Marsh creates protections from flooding
Salt Marsh dredging is underway in
Carpinteria where silt is building up. Without this work, and during a high tide combined with rain, there could…
Outdoors
Hundreds of cyclists pedaling through the Central Coast this week during annual AIDS/Lifecycle ride
The annual AIDS/Lifecycle bike ride is now pedaling through the Central Coast this week, bringing more than 1,400 cyclists and hundreds of other…
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Great white shark study lists Carpinteria as “hot spot” nursery for juveniles
There are more sharks, more frequently, in near-shore waters right off our coast — along with swimmers and…
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The first crossing on Paradise Road remains closed to vehicles but open to those on foot or bikes in the Santa Ynez Valley
The Los Padres Forest says Paradise Road is open for visitors on foot or bikes at the first crossing but not for cars due to the ongoing water…
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High Fire Season opens in Santa Barbara County
The Ready, Set, Go safety plan is essential for anyone living in a fire prone area. High Fire Season is now…
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CycleMAYnia wraps up with ride along new Las Positas Multi-use Path
CycleMAYnia ended with a five stop bike ride on the new Los Positas Multi-use Path this week and for one Santa Barbara resident, it was a birthday…
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Local Butterfly Exhibit features record number of butterfly species.
The Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History’s annual summer butterfly exhibit is open to the…
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Coastal Commission orders restoration of damaged creek habitat
A local landscape company taken to task by the Coastal Commission will restore extensive damage to a sensitive creek…
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Elks Rodeo set to begin, celebrating 80 years of Santa Maria tradition and heritage
The 80th Annual Santa Maria Elks Rodeo and Parade begins today, continuing its rich legacy as Santa Maria’s longtime showcase event.…
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Santa Barbara summer lifeguard staff will cover all towers and pools, while other cities have concerns
Lifeguards will be fully staffed in Santa Barbara this summer. Many cities in the U.S. have reported…
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Final preparations underway for Santa Maria Elks Rodeo
With the start of the 80th Annual Santa Maria Elks Rodeo and Parade now less than a day away, final preparations are taking place today at the Elks…
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Countdown winding down to much-anticipated 80th Annual Santa Maria Elks Rodeo and Parade
The much-anticipated 80th Annual Santa Maria Elks Rodeo and Parade is quickly approaching as the countdown to the start of the popular event is now…
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Harbor Patrol officers urge vessel owners to review safety plans during the ongoing Safe Boating Week
The Santa Barbara Harbor Patrol is checking vessels during Safe Boating Week. It’s an annual review prior to Memorial Day…
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City of Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation Department offering 20 summer camps for kids
City of Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation Department offering 20 summer camps for…
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Memorial Day expected to bring boost to outdoor businesses
Local businesses are gearing up for a busy…
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Longtime Santa Maria cycling club disbands, donates savings to sustainable transportation advocacy organization
A longtime Santa Maria bicycling club is disbanding after many years in operation and is donating all of the group’s savings to a local organization…
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Public works Meet and Greet demonstrates all that’s done for Santa Barbara roads, bikeways, trees, water systems and more
The City of Santa Barbara Public Works day takes place from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. It’s a chance for the public to meet with staff and see what the…
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California Native Plant Spotted for First Time in Nearly 3 decades
The Santa Barbara Botanic Garden and California Native Plant Society have announced the discovery of a rare California Native…
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Several Santa Maria parks receiving significant renovations and improvements
The Santa Maria Recreation and Parks Department is overseeing a slew of renovations and improvements at several of its facilities throughout the…
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Sheep arrive in Montecito to work on a three week fire prevention project
200 sheep are now on the front line of fire prevention in Montecito. They are eating up dry grass that could spread a front country…
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