Santa Barbara Wildlife Care Network exceeds 3,000 wildlife patients this year
The Santa Barbara Wildlife Care Network released 17 Mallards back to their wild home at Lake Los Carneros in…
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Bees buzzing in Isla Vista, new beehive helps pollinators multiply in Estero Community Gardens
ISLA VISTA, Calif.—Beekeeper Danielle Bushar says the Recreation and Parks District’s Beekeeping Program plays a crucial role in maintaining a…
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Artificial intelligence to help improve bicycle safety and mobility in Santa Barbara County
A significant state grant for Santa Barbara County is intended to help pave the way for improved cycling safety and mobility through the use of…
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Florabundance celebrates 30 years in business with Petals of Appreciation on Saturday
Florabundance is celebrating 30 years in business as a floral wholesaler with a special, day-long event — Petals of Appreciation — set up…
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Endangered Steelhead Trout makes comeback in local creek
One of California’s critically endangered species is making a comeback for the first time in years and it’s flourishing in a secret spot in Santa…
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State Street downtown changes could feature different designs on different blocks
Some State Street plans in downtown Santa Barbara include a possible flat scape and small transit shuttles. The city is looking at suggestions for…
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County Fire officials say rugged terrain, weather and finding smoldering remains and hotspots are the biggest challenges of containing the Lake Fire
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif.— As crews working on the Lake Fire go deeper into rural Santa Barbara County, they continue to encounter many…
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Fire concerns bring Santa Ynez Valley residents out to get free masks and view maps
Public information officers have ten special message boards up about the Lake Fire in the Santa Ynez Valley. This one is in…
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New and restored trails open at Parma Park after months of work
New trails have opened at Parma Park in Santa Barbara after months of restoration and newly worked…
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Tiny town of Los Olivos copes with looming wildland fire in nearby hills
Smoke from the Lake fire fills the skies above Los Olivos near Figueroa Mountain road. The fire is burning several miles up from the small…
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Highlights of the Village 4th of July celebrations in Montecito
4th of July festivities in…
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Pismo Beach city workers, community volunteers cleanup coastline on morning after 4th of July celebration
Just hours after the final 4th of July fireworks faded into the night sky above the Pismo Pier, Pismo Beach city workers, along with community…
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Fourth of July celebrates freedom with free things to enjoy
SANTA BARBARA, Calif.-The annual celebration of freedom on the Fourth of July includes plenty of free things do. Fireworks from coast to coast,…
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The removal of five Italian Stone pine trees on E. Anapamu street has ignited backlash
Five Italian stone pine trees on a stretch of East Anapamu Street in Santa Barbara have been cut down recently. All but…
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Semana Nautica brings a summer of competition to the Santa Barbara waterfront
Semana Nautica is underway in Santa Barbara with dozens of waterfront area competitions for the next week. It began in…
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‘So Much to Love’ campaign brings Santa Barbara into focus using photos from the general public
A new “So Much to Love” campaign has been launched in Santa Barbara. It will use photos from the general public as part of the outreach for the…
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Creative ideas coming from the South Coast Chamber of Commerce on redesigning downtown Santa Barbara
The South Coast Chamber of Commerce is suggesting different concepts for different blocks in downtown Santa Barbara as the city looks at ways to…
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Governor and Legislature restore funding for library-based parks pass program in latest budget proposal
On Monday, the California State Parks Foundation announced the restoration of one year of funding for the California State Library Parks Pass program…
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Nutritious lunches being offered all summer through the Food Bank of Santa Barbara County
The Picnic in the Park program is feeding children countywide this summer through the Food Bank of Santa Barbara County. 11 locations will be…
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PCPA raises the curtain on outdoor summer season this weekend in Solvang Festival Theater
PCPA will raise the curtain this weekend for its always anticipated outdoor summer season in the Solvang Festival…
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