Businesses hit hard by California’s coronavirus curfew
As coronavirus cases continue to rise, California is imposing a nighttime curfew that requires everyone — except those on essential errands — to…
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Goleta completes repair work on San Jose Creek Channel before winter storm season
With the winter season quickly approaching, the City of Goleta was pleased to announce that the repair project for a small portion of the San Jose…
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Vehicle burglaries on the rise in Santa Barbara this holiday season
The Santa Barbara Police Department is alerting citizens to be aware of suspicious activity stemming from high traffic areas such as retail parking…
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Looking for the Helpers: Falconer and Grumpy the Hawk keep pests away from Cottage Hospital
Special thanks goes out to a winged helper keeping an eagle-eye on the grounds at Cottage Hospital in Santa Barbara.…
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Nipomo Christmas tree farm opens with new safety measures in place
Holloway’s Christmas Trees in Nipomo is now open for the holiday season with several new safety measures in place due to the COVID-19…
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SB PLAN pushing public schools to resume in-person instruction
It’s been over eight months for families dealing with distance…
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Infectious Disease expert: ‘Fearful that our numbers have worsened so much’
Just hours before Governor Gavin Newsom ordered a month-long curfew Thursday afternoon for California counties in the Purple Tier, an Infectious…
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More home cooking for the holidays could mean unexpected fires
Preparing a holiday meal wrong, including the misuse of a turkey fryer can lead to a serious problem. Carpinteria-Summerland firefighters…
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Santa Maria begins process of shutting down indoor fitness centers
The decision comes following the state’s decision to move Santa Barbara County backward in the “Blueprint for a Safer Economy” reopening plan.…
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SpaceX to launch satellite from VAFB
The rocket will launch from Space Launch Complex 4E at Vandenberg.…
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Be a Santa to a Senior in SLO now through December 18
Organizers behind the Be a Santa to a Senior program in SLO Co, sponsored by Home Instead Senior Care, are offering safe, new options for community…
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New designs for downtown Santa Barbara on display for the public to see
Designs for possible changes in the housing and appearance in downtown Santa Barbara have now gone on display.…
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Makers Market providing people with local shopping destination
For shoppers seeking early Christmas gifts, the Makers Market may provide the…
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Dos Pueblos High School breaks ground for two state-of-the-art facilities
A growing movement on school campuses for a more hands-on approach to teaching and learning has Dos Pueblos High School carving new Career Technical…
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Ski season begins at Mammoth Mountain
The snowpack is 12 inches at the base and 24 inches at McCoy Station on the…
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Carpinteria approves Rincon Bluffs Preserve design contract
The city council voted to approve the design services contract for the project. The preserve will spread across 21.6 acres at the east end of…
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Crooked Path closed after trying to create a COVID-safe music site
The Crooked Path music shows were designed to be COVID-safe, but they have been shut down. (Photo: John…
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Injured cyclist rescued from trail near San Luis Obispo
The condition of the cyclist is currently unclear.…
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More trout stocked at Cachuma in time for Veterans Day
This is the second 4,000-pound trout deposit made in…
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Isla Vista homeless may soon get housing help and camp cleanups
The growing number of homeless camps are becoming a health and safety concerns in Santa Barbara County. In Isla Vista a relocation plan is being…
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