Fourth of July events planned across the Central Coast
While you may be headed to a pool party or family barbeque on Independence Day, organizations across the Central Coast are planning Fourth of July…
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State Street promenade patios may soon have new design rules and costs in Santa Barbara
The State Street promenade may be getting new rules and businesses with patios could be charged a fee.
The pandemic relief plan is up for a…
Artists add finishing touches to Summer Solstice floats
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – Summer Solstice is underway with workers and artists finalizing preparations at Alameda Park and behind the scenes at the…
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Funding approved for long-planned new Santa Maria sports complex
Funding to build a long-planned new sports complex in Santa Maria has been approved by the City…
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Seven San Luis Obispo County, four Santa Barbara County beaches make Heal the Bay honor roll
Seven San Luis Obispo County beaches and four Santa Barbara County beaches made Heal the Bay’s 2022 annual report card for having safe and clean…
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Tour and hospitality workers see a strong return of visitors for the summer season
A front line tour guide on the Land Shark sizes up the summer season ahead after a COVID set back. Some hospitality experts in the Santa Barbara…
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Drought impacts boaters at Cachuma Lake
A drop in water levels and drought impacts on Lake Cachuma had crews extra busy Wednesday at the lake’s…
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Lifeguards ready for strong summer season on Santa Barbara beaches
The start of summer, along with a June warming trend, will bring thousands of people to the Santa Barbara waterfront…
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Renewed enthusiasm and a new route all part of the Santa Barbara Summer Solstice celebration
The Santa Barbara Summer Solstice parade has a new route this year on Santa Barbara Street. The workshop to design floats and costumes is open and…
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Twelve rescued pelicans released back into nature
About two months ago, the Santa Barbara Wildlife Care Network was experiencing a pelican pandemic, with over 200 brown pelicans falling ill across…
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Highway 101 carpool lanes open Friday morning through Carpinteria
A stretch of newly built carpool lanes on Highway 101 through Carprinteria open at 5 a.m., before sunrise, Friday…
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Additional California State Parks passes available at Paso Robles Library, longer check-out
Library cardholders across California have been able to use their library accounts to receive free passes to over 200 California State Parks, and now…
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Urban forest tree trimming anticipated to cause traffic delays in San Luis Obispo through August
An urban forest tree-trimming project across San Luis Obispo is expected to cause traffic delays and block closures in the morning hours starting on…
Continue ReadingWhat caused Yellowstone’s ‘unprecedented’ flooding? Scientists saw it coming
By Brandon Miller and Rachel Ramirez, CNN Extreme rainfall rates and rapid snowmelt prompted the flash flooding in Yellowstone National Park early…
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Santa Barbara County Fire crews rescue hiker from Santa Cruz Island
Santa Barbara County Fire crews along with help from County Air Support performed a hoist trail rescue on Santa Cruz Island on Wednesday…
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Ocean lovers “Paddle Out” to support Santa Barbara Maritime Museum
SANTA BARBARA, Calif.- The Santa Barbara Maritime Museum held its second annual “Paddle Out” event on Saturday morning at Leadbetter Beach. The…
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Mandatory three-day water schedule takes effect Friday in Paso Robles
The city of Paso Robles is implementing a mandatory three-day watering schedule starting Friday as California continues to face extreme drought…
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Goleta and Winchester Canyon cannabis project reach settlement, agree to robust odor response and mitigation
Hidden Trails, LLC and the city of Goleta reached a settlement in Hidden Trail’s proposed cannabis project that sits just outside of the city’s…
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Heat wave comes with sizzling interior temperatures and warnings
Hot weather is moving in this weekend, mainly for the interior valleys. Temperatures will be in 90’s in Los…
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San Luis Obispo County law enforcement agencies torch run in support of Special Olympics
“What started in 1981…as a flicker of hope for Special Olympics has now become a roaring flame of stability for Special Olympics athletes…
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