Battle over new booze license at Milpas St. CVS
A liquor license years in the making is causing controversy centered on the CVS store off the Milpas Street corridor at Gutierrez Street.…
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Construction starts on multiuse pathway in Santa Barbara
Road construction will begin on Las Positas and Modoc Road in Santa Barbara on Wednesday.…
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‘Weekends on the Westside’ going monthly in Santa Barbara
Weekends on the Westside in Santa Barbara going to a monthly event. …
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Carpinteria considers street closure to help small businesses survive economic challenge
Downtown Carpinteria may see more street closures. This trial set up was used during the July Fourth weekend. (Photo: John…
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Downtown Friday switches to virtual live concerts in Santa Maria
August 7 through November 27, Downtown Friday will present a virtual live band concert for the…
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Demand for camping gear climbing to new heights during the pandemic
Many locals and visitors from across California have taken to South Coast outdoor stores to stock up–or invest in rooftop tents for car…
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Popular Santa Maria park vandalized
Over the weekend parts of the Centennial Rotary Park were found ripped up including trails, landscaping, and the sports…
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Santa Barbara yoga studio moves classes outdoors
CorePower Yoga has continued to provide people with stress therapy while holding classes…
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RV sales rolling up record numbers during pandemic
Central Coast RV dealerships are rolling up record numbers as people adjust the way they travel during the COVID-19…
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Mask enforcement may get tougher in Santa Barbara
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – With a mask requirement in place to prevent the spread of the COVID-19, the Santa Barbara City Council will discuss what to…
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Fearless Grandmothers host shoe strike to protest climate change
The Society of Fearless Grandmothers Santa Barbara sponsored a shoe strike for climate justice outside the County Administration Building on Anapamu…
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Santa Barbara staying active outdoors throughout COVID-19 pandemic
As the coronavirus pandemic persists, many people are doing their best to stay active for mental and physical…
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Rare hybrid whale spotted off coast of Santa Rosa Island
While cruising along the coast of Santa Rosa Island, Condor Express crews came across a rare sight, a hybrid whale appropriately named,…
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New Santa Barbara visitor center helps travelers navigate the region during COVID-19 crisis
The new Santa Barbara Visitor Center has opened on lower State St. (Photo: John…
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Fiesta flags fly in Santa Barbara
Fiesta flags have been installed in downtown Santa Barbara well before the annual event August 5-9. (Photo: John…
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Fiesta decor made available to celebrate virtually
Special Fiesta lights have been ordered for residents and business owners to use for decorations during this year’s scaled back version of Old…
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Old Mission Santa Barbara partners with The Berry Man to feed those in need
‘Peace and All Good.’ That’s the message behind a volunteer food effort happening each Tuesday morning at Old Santa Barbara…
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Paul Nelson Aquatic Center reopening date pushed back due to power outage
Santa Maria’s Paul Nelson Aquatic Center was set to reopen on Monday, but a sudden power outage pushed the opening back to…
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SCE urges Santa Barbara, Ventura county customers to have a plan ahead of potential power shutoffs
More local residents are quietly tossing around ‘PSPS’ during the COVID-19 pandemic; that’s code for Southern California Edison’s (SCE) Public Safety…
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Paso Robles cancels Concerts in the Park series for 2020
Music fans in Paso Robles will have to wait until next summer for Concerts in the…
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