California State Parks issues underwater hazard warning along Carpinteria State Beach
State Park Lifeguards are urging visitors not to enter waters along Carpinteria State Beach ahead of the…
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Cold, wet and snowy conditions coming to the Central Coast
If Interstate 5 closes with this week’s snow at the Grapevine, much of the traffic will be rerouted to Highway 101 on the Central Coast. That will…
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As winter storm approaches, dangerous marine conditions forecast along the coastline
As this week’s winter storm approaches, the National Weather Service has forecast dangerous marine conditions along the Southern California…
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Storm impacted Santa Barbara Yacht Club closer to reopening
The Santa Barbara Yacht club is expected to reopen this week after it was damaged in January…
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Some Santa Barbara parks will get new turf with federal funds
Fencing is up at Alameda Park in Santa Barbara where renovations are taking place funded by federal dollars from a Covid relief budget. The park was…
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Santa Maria tree planting program sprouting improved quality of life for the city
A tree planting program in Santa Maria is providing an improved quality of life for people who live, work and visit the city each…
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The long Presidents’ Day weekend will be pleasant with favorable weather for events!
Temperatures and conditions will be mild for the long holiday…
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With forest trails closed, reopened Santa Barbara city trails offer picturesque options
Parma Park trails are open in Santa Barbara when others in the hills, damaged by storms, are closed. The location offers mountain and ocean…
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Goleta Beach welcomes back visitors with its partial reopening; more work still ahead
Goleta Beach is partially reopened after it sustained storm damage in January. There’s still work planned for the eastern end and the…
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Wear layers to this weekend’s events with a mixed bag of weather elements!
Temperatures are dropping Saturday, but Sunday will be…
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Torii Gate and garden renovation underway at Shoreline Park in Santa Barbara
The Torri Gate project in Santa Barbara is getting a renovation by original designer Wade Nomura and the Parks and Recreation Department. It is…
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Cachuma Lake reopens to boaters, rowers and fishing
Lake Cachuma opened Monday for the first time in a month following January’s destructive storms which left a massive amount of debris strewn across…
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Coastal scouring worries many who use Central Coast beaches
Hendry’s Beach has taken on a different look since the hard winter storm surge. Sands will likely return in time for…
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Fire and parks crews work together to remove specific vegetation from the Douglas Family Preserve
Fire prevention work is underway at the Douglas Family Preserve along with efforts to remove invasive plants. Santa Barbara City Parks and fire crews…
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San Luis Obispo offers $100 to travelers through MidWeekend deal
San Luis Obispo announced its MidWeekend deal, where the first 380 travelers to book a midweek stay at one of SLO’s qualified lodging can receive…
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Fishing industry gets hooked up again after Santa Barbara harbor was closed by sand
The Santa Barbara fishing industry is rebounding from the recent harbor closure. Many vessels could not go in or out due to the sand bar…
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‘Friends of State Street’ volunteers help business owners meet city rules and guidelines in Santa Barbara Promenade
The Friends of State Street volunteers are helping downtown Santa Barbara businesses. The latest project has involved painting…
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El Capitan State Beach, Gaviota State Park near Santa Barbara shut down due to rain storm
The winter storms of January 2023 have led to the closures of local state parks and beaches in Santa Barbara…
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Professional surfing competition returns to Pismo Beach, attracting top surfers and visitors
Professional surfing has returned to PIsmo Beach this week, attracting some of the best young surfers in the sport, as well as visitors to the…
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With a Central library closure, the Library on the Go schedule is an option
The Library on the Go van in Santa Barbara will have a wider community outreach while work is done on the Central Library project, including the air…
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