Outdoors Archives

Oceano Dunes remains closed to vehicles to protect snowy plover nesting areas

July 8, 2020 1:30 pm Genelle Padilla

The California Coastal Commission has ordered State Parks officials to keep portions of Oceano Dunes State Vehicular Recreation Area closed to…

Cal Poly students help beautify downtown Morro Bay

July 7, 2020 4:31 pm Genelle Padilla

Planter boxes filled with green foliage and blooming flowers can now be seen throughout downtown Morro…

Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History reopens to the public

July 7, 2020 4:14 pm Beth Farnsworth

The Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History, one of Santa Barbara’s most popular spots for children and families, will reopen Wednesday morning at…

Unusual jellyfish visits Santa Barbara waters

July 6, 2020 10:14 pm John Palminteri

A purple-striped jelly fish was seen in Santa Barbara waters over the weekend. They are normally found off…

Pismo Beach reports no major issues during holiday weekend, smaller amount of tourists than expected

July 6, 2020 6:30 pm Dave Alley

There were less visitors than expected in Pismo Beach during the Fourth of July weekend, a surprise to many who had predicted beaches and roadways to…

Fisherman cited for harvesting too many Pismo Clams near Oceano Dunes SVRA

July 6, 2020 5:08 pm Jessica Brest

California State Park peace officers cited a fisherman after they found him to be in possession of more Pismo Clams than is allowed by Pismo…

Shark activity leads to 24-hour advisory by Stearns Wharf

July 6, 2020 2:02 pm John Palminteri

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – Shark activity witnessed outside of the Santa Barbara harbor Sunday was a natural feeding but it was close enough to shore to…

Electric Bikes of Santa Barbara seeing surge in sales

July 5, 2020 5:01 pm Blake DeVine

At Electric Bikes of Santa Barbara, businesses has been booming throughout the COVID-19…

Los Padres National Forest reopens First Crossing to vehicle traffic

July 5, 2020 6:04 pm Jessica Brest

The Los Padres National Forest announced that First Crossing was reopened to vehicle traffic on Friday, July 3 after being closed due to high water…

Fourth of July festivities subdued in Santa Barbara

July 4, 2020 11:06 pm Blake DeVine

As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Santa Barbara City Council cancelled this year’s Independence Day fireworks display. On Thursday, the Santa…

Injured hiker rescued by firefighters at South Hills Open Space in San Luis Obispo

July 4, 2020 4:51 pm Jessica Brest

San Luis Obispo City firefighters responded to a call regarding an injured hiker in South Hills Open Space Saturday…

Goleta to close Sperling Parking Lot at Ellwood Mesa for Fourth of July weekend

July 2, 2020 11:34 pm Jessica Brest

The City of Goleta announced that it has decided to close Sperling Parking Lot at Ellwood Mesa over the Fourth of July weekend following the County…

Santa Barbara County orders beaches to close for Fourth of July weekend

July 2, 2020 10:40 pm Blake DeVine

Santa Barbara County Public Health Officer Dr. Henning Ansorg issued a health officer order on Thursday that beaches are to be closed to the public…

Central Coast wineries to move tasting outdoors under governor order

July 1, 2020 5:45 pm Anikka Abbott

Wineries and wine tasting rooms are among those sectors that need to move business outdoors, according to Governor Gavin Newsom’s order…

Resumption of SLO County organized sports remains on hold

July 1, 2020 1:00 pm Dave Alley

Organized sports in San Luis Obispo County, including youth and high school athletics, will not be able to resume at this time as directed by the SLO…