Alisal Fire assignment brings deep pride to Wildland Firefighter from El Salvador
A Wildland Firefighter with Los Padres National Forest took special stock in his assignment at the height of the Alisal…
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Santa Barbara moms running NYC marathon for charitable cause
Five moms from Santa Barbara are training for the upcoming New York City…
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World Dance for Humanity’s ‘Thriller’ coming back to Santa Barbara Courthouse
After last year’s in-person event was put on pause because of the pandemic, World Dance for Humanity’s ‘Thriller’ will return to the…
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Nearly destroyed four years ago, Camp Rancho Alegre officials keeping close eye on Alisal Fire
More than four years after Camp Rancho Alegre was nearly destroyed by fire, camp officials are keeping a close eye on the nearby Alisal…
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N95 masks available at Direct Relief
If you’re having a hard time with smoke from the Alisal Fire, wearing an N95 respirator mask from Direct Relief might…
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UPDATE: Bulldozers and helicopters keeping Alisal Fire from iconic Reagan Ranch
As the crow flies, the Alisal Fire is now within a half mile of the iconic Reagan Ranch in the mountains high above Refugio.…
Continue ReadingAfter several attempts, wildlife officers remove tire that was around an elk’s neck for over two years
By Amanda Jackson, CNN For two years, an elk was seen with a tire around its neck. Now, after several attempts, wildlife officials have freed the…
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The Montecito Motor Classic is back
ito Motor Classic returns to the Santa Barbara Polo Club this Sunday. The annual car show was cancelled last year because of the pandemic.…
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Hollywood star power helps raise awareness and open doors for New Beginnings
Hollywood star power is joining the effort to help combat California’s homeless crisis, including those in need throughout Santa Barbara…
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City of Lompoc gearing up for nationwide ‘Make a Difference’ day of service
“Make a Difference” day will take place on Saturday, Oct. 23, from 9 a.m. to 12…
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Bill’s Bus seeks helping hand to continue serving Isla Vista community
For nearly 30 years, UCSB students were typically transported by Bill’s Bus on the…
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Preserving President Reagan’s daily drives at Rancho del Cielo
President Reagan preferred to tool around behind the wheel of his own jeeps, trucks and tractor over limos. A red 1962 Willy’s Jeep CJ-6 was his…
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Refugio Oil spill in 2015 gives Orange County leaders a playbook for response
The 2015 Refugio Oil spill response may have some guidelines for what the Orange County response will be for the Huntington Beach disaster taking…
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9th Annual Polo Classic kicks off in Santa Ynez Valley
The polo event supports an organization called People Helping People which serves residents throughout Santa Barbara…
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911 At Ease International and SB Police Foundation host ‘Fun with the Force’ First Responder event
‘Fun with the Force’ is a fundraising event for the Santa Barbara Police Foundation and 911 At Ease International…
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Paso Robles restaurants asked to remove parklets by Nov. 1
On Friday, the City of Paso Robles asked the downtown restaurants to remove parklets and sidewalk cafes by Nov. 1.…
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The debut of the ‘Wiggle Waggle Fall Festival’
To celebrate “Adopt a Shelter Dog” Month, the Woods Humane Society is hosting the Wiggle Waggle Fall…
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Ventura County ‘Fear Grounds’ makes its debut
Visitors will be tested to try and survive the fright through several…
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Santa Barbara Botanic Garden announces beginning of Fall Planting season
The Santa Barbara Botanic Garden announced it will kick off fall planting season starting Friday.…
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California moves to return land to Black couple’s heirs
The property was purchased in 1912 by Willa and Charles Bruce, who built the first West Coast resort for Black people when segregation barred them…
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