Hiker dies in fall trying to climb California’s Mt. Whitney
INYO COUNTY, Calif. (AP) — Altitude sickness and severe storm conditions likely caused a man to fall to his death while trying to climb Mount…
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Bucket Brigade launches the Alisal Fire Assistance Project
The heroic and ubiquitous Bucket Brigade crew is behind a new effort to help those impacted by the October Alisal Fire above the Gaviota…
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Despite best efforts of volunteers, fishing boat that washed ashore in Montecito a total loss
Brown said her husband fishes for sea cucumber. It’s considered a delicacy in Chinese…
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Sailboat that washed ashore on East Beach sold, new owner hopes to restore it
The boat spent the past couple of decades in Santa…
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Guadalupe awarded $4.9 million for Central Park improvements
The city expects to hire a construction company sometime next…
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Mission Linen Supply donates new jackets to those in need
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – Dozens of men experiencing homelessness will receive a new jacket this holiday…
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Rain coming soon, South Coast communities brace for solid storm front
The Alisal fire zone is now an area of flood preparations in anticipation of the upcoming storm. K-rail is up at the Circle Bar B…
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Former world champion surfer gets stoked for 100 Wave Challenge
Former world champion surfer Shaun Tomson led a group of surfers into the chilly Pacific Ocean at Miramar Beach Sunday morning for the annual 100…
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Mudslide Debris Basin expert Tom Fayram retires
ironic and somewhat befitting that Tom Fayram’s last week on the job coincided with not one but two chances for rain in the…
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Coastal areas get ready for late fall and winter weather with waterfront protections
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – The “splash and dash” rain storm this morning on the Central Coast wasn’t enough to cause any serious concerns, but it is a…
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Santa Maria Elks stage ‘Christmas in the Country’
The event runs multiple nights a week through December…
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Montecito community prepares for storm season
In preparation for the winter season, the Montecito Fire Department is hosting a community meeting on storm preparedness this evening at Montecito…
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Rain runoff report ready for Montecito community meeting
Regrowth in the Montecito Hills has been significant since the 2018 mudflow. Residents will learn more in a community meeting…
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Lompoc secures skate park funding
The city invited public input on the park design and grant application process.…
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Lompoc playground closes for repairs
Lompoc Recreation and Parks closed one of their playgrounds for repairs on Tuesday.…
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2021 Milpas Holiday Parade will also be an economic boost for the Eastside community
The Milpas Holiday Parade called a Neon Navidad, takes place Saturday Dec. 11 starting at 5:30 p.m. in Santa Barbara. It is expected to be an…
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Holiday tree arrives in Santa Barbara as special events bring back more holiday spirit to South Coast
The holiday tree arrived Wednesday morning on the back of a flat trailer from Grants Pass,…
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Foodbank of Santa Barbara County gears up for Empty Bowls fundraiser
The Foodbank of Santa Barbara County will host its 23rd Annual Santa Barbara Empty Bowls fundraiser on Sunday, December 5 from 11 am to 3 pm. The…
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Santa Barbara’s Kids’ World reopens after two-week renovations
Kids and their parents can now go back to one of Santa Barbara’s biggest playgrounds. Kids’ World was closed for two weeks last month for…
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$1 million donation helps United Boys & Girls Clubs in Santa Barbara County serve thousands heading into 2022
A $1 million donation has been made to the United Boys & Girls Clubs in Santa Barbara County by philanthropist Virgil…
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