SCE settles lawsuits related to Thomas Fire, Montecito Mudslides
Southern California Edison (SCE) announced a settlement agreement Thursday linked to the 2017 Thomas and Koenigstein Fires and the 2018 Montecito…
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Rancho La Patera and Stow House grounds reopen for weddings, cultural ceremonies
Rancho La Patera and Stow House, a popular venue for outdoor weddings and celebrations, is back open to the…
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North Beach and Oceano campgrounds at Pismo State Beach are open again
The North Beach and Oceano campgrounds at Oceano Dunes State Vehicular Recreation Area have been…
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Field of Light at Sensorio gives back to local charities
The Field of Light at Sensorio in Paso Robles is shining a light on local charities that are supporting the community during the pandemic and recent…
Continue ReadingGrants available for teachers to work on environmental projects
Santa Barbara County public school teachers can now apply for $300 mini-grants designed for teachers interested in environmental instruction or…
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Santa Maria Police to host “Trunk or Treat” event with safety restrictions
Halloween will look different this year because of the pandemic, but the Santa Maria Police Department is putting together something kids can still…
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Santa Barbara City College opens in-person fitness classes
Santa Barbara City College is offering some on campus courses during the pandemic including those involved in fitness. …
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Zodo’s reinvents itself to push through pandemic
It’s been months since a bowling ball hit the pins at Zodo’s Bowling &…
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Santa Barbara synagogue hosts drive-thru shofar blast for Rosh Hashanah
Santa Barbara’s Jewish community is kicking off its High Holiday Days with a twist on…
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Santa Maria offers “Sports in a Bag” program for children during pandemic
The Santa Maria Recreation and Parks Department along with People for Leisure and Youth (PLAY) have designed what they call “Sports in a Bag” as a…
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SB Wildlife Care Network seeing more birds shot by pellet guns
The pellets are causing devastating injuries to birds across Santa Barbara…
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Salty at the Beach makes a splash with opening in Santa Barbara Harbor
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — For over 20 years, Chuck’s Waterfront Grill and the Endless Summer restaurants anchored the dining scene within the Santa…
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Cal Poly students use artificial intelligence, drones to ‘forecast’ shark encounters
A team of students at Cal Poly is hoping a mix of drones and artificial intelligence will make beachgoers want to get back in the…
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Local Red Cross first responders helping with Creek Fire disaster relief
The American Red Cross Day of Giving starts here at home. And, in nine other western states battling deadly and devastating wildfires during a…
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Statewide fire threat extends Los Padres National Forest closure to Sep. 21
The full closure includes all Forest roads, trails, campgrounds and day-use…
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Smoky skies continuing to blanket the Central Coast, creating potential health impacts
Smoky skies blanketing the Central Coast the past several days are creating poor air quality, as well as potential health impacts for people…
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Mountain Lion cub rescued from tree in rural Lompoc
Back in the good ‘ol day, the job of rescuing a cat stuck in a tree often fell to heroic firefighters. Now, a different type of treed cat and…
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Santa Barbara school reopens, moves classes outdoors
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — The Knox School of Santa Barbara headed back to the classroom for in-person classes on Monday. “So exciting, we’ve been…
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Bucket Brigade’s Growing Community Project takes root
A new effort to fight hunger throughout Santa Barbara County now has roots in Trinity Lutheran Church’s Trinity Gardens. And, private gardens,…
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Air Quality Warning issued for Santa Barbara County
The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department and the Santa Barbara County Air Pollution Control District issued an Air Quality Warning for Santa…
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