Winter weather on the Central Coast boosts tourism with visitors from freezing locations
Warm winter weather brings in a boost in tourism. Many visitors are from areas of the country with sub freezing…
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Wind and waves impact the waterfront and South Coast neighborhoods during the holiday season
Wind storm damage this week impacted several neighborhoods on the South Coast. That included two crushed…
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Two cases of H5N1 bird flu confirmed in domestic cats in Santa Barbara County
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif. – On Monday, the Santa Barbara County Public Health Department confirmed two cases of H5N1 bird flu in two…
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Several new additions and improvements highlight busy year for Santa Maria parks system with many more still to come
The City of Santa Maria Recreation and Parks Department is closing out a very successful year that has seen the completion of several new additions…
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U.S. Fish and Wildlife proposes federal protection of monarch butterflies and their habitats in California
CENTRAL COAST REGION, Calif. – One of the most iconic insects on Earth and annual visitors to the Central Coast region, the Western Monarch…
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Coastal access walkway under Highway 101 to Butterfly Beach closes
The Butterfly Lane undercrossing in the Santa Barbara and Montecito area is closed until December 23 for repairs. The undercrossing is a key…
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Extremely low numbers of Western Monarch Butterflies reported this year at Ellwood Mesa
GOLETA, Calif. – The iconic Western Monarch Butterfly historically migrated in the tens of thousands to the Goleta area, but this year, the number…
Continue Reading Record low number of 197 monarch butterflies counted at Pismo State Park
A record-low number of only 197 monarch butterflies were recently counted at the Pismo State Beach butterfly…
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Warm clothing distributed to those who are housing insecure going into the winter months
A distribution of warm clothing took place Wednesday at the Santa Barbara County Courthouse. It was a project through the Public Defender…
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Local store owners say in-person holiday shopping brings a connection you don’t get with a click online
Local businesses are stepping up personal attention for holiday shoppers. They are providing product expertise and suggestions not found on…
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Federal seasonal fire restrictions lifted elsewhere, but remain in effect for Santa Barbara and Ventura counties until the new year
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. – The U.S. Bureau of Land Management’s Bakersfield Field Office announced the lifting of most seasonal fire restrictions for…
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Lake Cachuma freshly stocked with 4,000 pounds of live Rainbow Trout; 12,000 pounds on the way
LAKE CACHUMA, Calif. – The County of Santa Barbara issued the following press release on Friday after the first batch of Rainbow Trout were…
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Surf Breaks and Carbon Sinks: How surf spots play a key role in biodiversity and climate change
CAMARILLO, Calif. – A study by a California State University (CSU) Channel Islands Professor documented an intersection of surf breaks and…
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New playgrounds coming soon to four Santa Maria elementary schools
SANTA MARIA, Calif. – New playgrounds are coming to Santa Maria elementary schools.For nearly three months, kids have been playing at recess with no…
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Park setting next to the famous Santa Barbara Fig Tree reopens
The park setting next to the Moreton Bay Fig tree in Santa Barbara has reopened. The area had been closed off for several years due to issues around…
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Upcoming ‘We ♥︎ Nipomo’ volunteering event aiming to clean up community parks and streets
An all-volunteer event called “We ♥︎ Nipomo” is scheduled for this weekend with the purpose of helping clean and spruce up parks and streets…
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Falcon 9 launch followed by a loud sonic boom from Vandenberg Space Force Base Friday Night
VANDENBERG SPACE FORCE BASE, Calif. – SpaceX launched a Falcon 9 launch carrying 20 Starlink satellites from Vandenberg Space Force Base Friday…
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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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