UPDATE: Body of local resident found floating in Santa Barbara Harbor
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – A body found earlier Wednesday floating in the water near the boat launch area was a liveaboard, whose boat was their main…
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Uptick in mosquitoes – and discovery of new species – has local experts on the lookout
Local experts specializing in bees, rats and mosquitoes have a message for the public: start scouring your yards and property for standing…
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Central Coast campgrounds filling up ahead of July 4th Holiday week
Overnight camping at the Ocean Dunes State Park is sold out into next week along with several other local State and County Park…
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Summer Solstice parade gets down to its ‘roots’ for the 49th year in Santa Barbara
Final preparations are underway for the 49th Summer Solstice parade in Santa Barbara. A crowd of about 75,000 is…
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Cal Fire conducts 170-acre controlled burn near Pismo Beach
CAL FIRE San Luis Obispo County, in cooperation with several other local and regional and state agencies, is conducting a prescribed just east of…
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Golf fans excited for first U.S. Open held in Los Angeles in decades
For the third time in five years, the U.S. Open is being held in California, only this time in Los Angeles, returning for a Hollywood sequel decades…
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Study indicates high levels of bacteria often found in mouth of San Luis Obispo Creek in Avila Beach
Research conducted by the Surfrider Foundation indicates bacteria levels often found at the mouth of San Luis Creek in Avila Beach exceeds state…
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Reduced price summer swim lessons begin next week in Santa Barbara
Summer swimming lessons begin next week in Santa Barbara. The Parks and Recreation department says there are still…
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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…
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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