Adventure packs available at the Santa Barbara Public Library
Santa Barbara Public Library introduced a new collection of items available through their catalog for SBPL cardholders, Adventure…
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Santa Barbara Yacht Club holds up, but shuts down as storm impacts slam the harbor area coast
The Santa Barbara Yacht Club has held up despite losing the protective sand out front. Part of the parking lot was broken…
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Plan for a wet New Year’s Eve, followed by a dry New Year’s Day
2022 is ending in rain, but the first day of 2023 will be dry and…
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Flower farmer keeps eye on crops as overnight freezing temperatures impact Santa Ynez Valley
Flower farmer keeps eye on crops as overnight freezing temperatures impact Santa Ynez Valley…
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A wet December is encouraging in drought dry Santa Barbara County
Montecito area creeks began flowing again during this past rain storm after a dry spell. No major problems were…
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Local lake levels rising slightly after recent rainstorm
Local lake levels are on the rise ever so slightly after recent rainstorms drenched the Central Coast this past weekend, as well as earlier this…
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Public input could help redesign State St. in downtown Santa Barbara
Workshops are being help to get ideas for the State St. promenade. Sessions will be held for two…
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Put on your rain gear for weekend events!
It’s a wet and windy weekend for outdoor events. Be prepared for the…
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Winter beach berm protections going up to protect South Coast structures
Beach berms like this one in Carpinteria have gone up for winter protection. High tides will hit between December and…
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Dress for rain – wet weather impacting weekend events!
Rain is likely Saturday with chances continuing…
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Atascadero Creek cleanup nets record haul
The latest creek cleanup marked a new record haul for…
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Gwendolyn’s Playground: ‘The most exciting playground in Santa Barbara’s history’
Santa Barbara’s first fully inclusive playground, known as Gwendolyn’s Playground, is one step closer to fruition.…
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Local doctors increase free on-the-street medical services in Santa Barbara
Doctors Without Walls: Local doctors increase free street care in Santa…
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Downtown holiday tree arrives in Santa Barbara to kick off the season
The Santa Barbara Downtown Organization welcomed the annual holiday tree to get a jump start on the upcoming festive season leading up to…
Continue ReadingCruise ship schedule ends in Santa Barbara and a public meeting is scheduled
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – The final cruise ship of the year visited Santa Barbara Friday and sailed off at 6 p.m. to end the 2022 schedule. There were…
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Efforts underway to reduce homeless camps and fire dangers along the freeway
Efforts are underway to improve landscaping, remove homeless camps and reduce fire threats along the freeway corridor in
Santa Barbara and Goleta. …
With cool to mild weather, layer up for outdoor events over Veterans Day weekend
Chilly mornings and cool to mild afternoons are expected up and down the Central Coast this weekend.…
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Wrecked boats and homeless camps create Santa Barbara environmental and safety concernsÂ
A beached boat from
Tuesday’s storm came close to homeless camps near Santa Barbara’s East Beach. Heal the. Ocean is asking for more signage to…
Heavy rain Tuesday doesn’t make up for the months of drought
Drivers found many swamped streets in Santa Barbara’s intense storm Tuesday. Hail fell in the…
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Encouraging rain ready to soak the Central Coast
After a soft rain in the early morning hours, the first significant weather system in months is bearing down on the Central Coast for about 48…
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