Rare owl rescued from sea near Goleta Pier
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – The press release below comes from the Santa Barbara Wildlife Care Network: On the morning of October 6, 2024, a crew boat…
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Environmentalists aim to appeal County decision to transfer ownership of Gaviota Coast oil facilities to Sable Offshore
SANTA BARBARA Calif.— After hours of deliberation Wednesday the Santa Barbara Planning Commission voted 3 to 1 to approve Sable’s request for…
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Santa Maria ‘flips the switch’ on long-awaited new sports field lighting
The City of Santa Maria is set to light up two sports facilities for the first time ever during a celebration event scheduled Wednesday night at…
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Local ranger district employee honored for her commitment to environmental education
LOS PADRES NATIONAL FOREST, Calif. – Officials with the Los Padres National Forest announced Thursday that Santa Lucia Ranger District employee…
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City ordinance update regarding e-bikes on State Street generates buzz
SANTA BARBARA, Calif.— The wheels are turning on e-bike safety measures that has a lot of people talking. During Tuesday’s ordinance…
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Dangerous Decorations: Fake spiderwebs threaten local wildlife in Santa Barbara
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – For many, the holiday season is a time for creativity, especially during Halloween. “I love Halloween … my entire house is…
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Winemakers set to pour out their creations for the 40th annual Vintners Festival
The Santa Barbara County Vintners Festival celebrates 40 years this weekend. More than 50 vineyards and restaurants will be attending at Vega…
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Campers express disappointment as popular beachside Avila Beach campsites to soon close
Campers are expressing disappointment they will soon lose the ability to spend the night stays at beachside campsites located along Avila Beach Drive…
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Federal and local leaders celebrate designation of Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary at Shell Beach event
Local officials and community leaders, along with representatives from the federal and state government came together Monday in Shell Beach to…
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Santa Barbara Unified School District decision to end popular overnight science camp for 5th graders sparks anger
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – Parents of students at local schools are upset following Santa Barbara Unified School District’s decision to end an overnight…
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The NatureTrack Film Festival returns with 80 movies, panel discussions, and special guests
The NatureTrack Film Festival brings 80 movies, speakers and forums to Goleta. It promotes experiences with nature both locally and around the…
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Santa Barbara Harbor Patrol officers now patrolling without weapons but still oversee safe boating and certifications
Santa Barbara Harbor Patrol officers have a new look and changes to their duties. They will no longer carry…
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Public suggestions help to direct state funding for parks and open space changes
The Jesusita Trail and other spaces could be getting the benefits of more state funding for open spaces and parks. Two community meetings have been…
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Westside and Lower West Neighborhoods Transportation Plan focus of tonight’s Open House
The City of Santa Barbara is hosting an open-house format meeting Thursday evening at La Cumbre Junior High School for folks concerned about…
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Downtown businesses launch their own ‘locals night’ block party to reinvigorate the area
The 500 block of State Street is having a locals block party to reinvigorate the scene. There will be food discounts, games and a pie eating…
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Summerset Farm in Santa Ynez hopes pumpkin shoppers can take a roundabout around the roundabout project
The Summerset Farm in Santa Ynez is hoping customers use detours from a Highway 154 project to get to its annual pumpkin farm. The work is part of a…
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Aerial tour provides birds-eye view of soon to be designated Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary
A special aerial tour Tuesday provided media members, along with other invited guests, a birds-eye view of some of the coastline that is included in…
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Brew Fest brings a refreshing late summer event to downtown Santa Barbara
With 16 vendors, food, and music, the Santa Barbara Downtown Organization has the nearly end-of-the-summer Brew Fest set to go this…
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New pickleball courts open in Grover Beach
Four new permanent pickleball courts have been unveiled at the Mentone Basin Park in Grover…
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Local tribal leaders celebrating major advancement in creation of Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary
Local Chumash tribal leaders are celebrating the long-proposed Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary is now within just a few weeks from…
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