Peak of monarch butterfly season now happening at Pismo State Park
Thousands of monarch butterflies have returned to Pismo State Park marking their annual return to a grove of eucalyptus trees located on the coast…
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Hit and miss storm will keep the Central Coast on alert but not likely to get drenched
The first morning rain has been falling on San Marcos Pass and parts of downtown Santa Barbara. Rain is in the forecast off and on through…
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New Santa Claus Lane Bikeway makes long awaited connection along the South Coast
The new Santa Claus Lane Bikeway will now connect Carpinteria to Santa Claus Lane with a safe bike and pedestrian route. The project was first…
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Six years after being destroyed by fire, beloved Outdoor School at Rancho Alegre nears reopening
More than six years after the Whittier Fire nearly destroyed The Outdoor School at Rancho Alegre, the beloved environmental education program is…
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Two plant species unique to Channel Islands removed from endangered list after recovery
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service celebrated the removal of two rare plants, the Santa Cruz Island Dudleya and island bedstraw, from the Endangered…
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Isla Vista conditions checked out in person by Supervisor Laura Capps as she calls for an eight-point safety plan
Supervisor Laura Capps checked out Isla Vista in person to help her with a improved safety plan. The Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s department was…
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Pac Biz Reports: Daou Vineyards in Paso Robles sells for $1B
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – Pacific Coast Business Times journalist and author, Jorge Mercado, talked to your NewsChannel team Thursday about his latest…
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Spartan obstacle course race expected to draw thousands this weekend, boost SLO County tourism
This weekend’s upcoming Spartan obstacle course race in Santa Margarita is expected to boost San Luis Obispo County tourism over the next several…
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Santa Barbara man shares encounter with large “Swiftie” great white shark off Gaviota
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – You could say, Taylor swift is up against some big competition and, it’s right off the local coast. “Might be a little bit of…
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Annual Isla Vista Halloween Pumpkin Patch features $1,000 grand prize for costume contest
The Isla Vista Recreation & Park District is kicking off Halloween with its 3rd annual Halloween Pumpkin Patch Monday and Tuesday at…
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State Street Master Plan still faces an identity crisis going forward
A Santa Barbara Civic Center plan may be developed as part of changes to the State St. promenade. It would be in the area of State St. at De la…
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Crane Country Fair is Sunday October 22nd in Montecito
Crane Country Fair takes place on Sunday, October…
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48-acre Gaviota Overlook preserved by Land Trust for Santa Barbara County
The Gaviota Overlook site has been preserved by the Land Trust for Santa Barbara…
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SLO County tourism leaders optimistic travel industry will remain strong and continue to grow
San Luis Obispo County travel industry leaders are optimistic tourism will remain strong in the area and continue to flourish in the near future, as…
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Fire crews conduct hoist rescue for man with medical emergency near Arlington Peak Monday
Santa Barbara County Fire Department conducted a hoist rescue for a 45-year-old man experiencing a medical emergency near Arlington Peak, north of…
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‘State of SLO County tourism’ delivered at San Luis Obispo travel summit
The state of the San Luis Obispo County tourism industry is set to be delivered Thursday afternoon at the 2023 Destination Summit in San Luis…
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First responders airlift injured hiker Wednesday morning
Montecito Fire Department responded to a trail rescue around 10:30 a.m. Wednesday morning for a 57-year-old man who had fallen about 30 feet and…
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Orcutt hosts demonstration to promote electric landscaping tools as state gas-powered equipment restrictions approach
With state restrictions for gas-powered landscaping equipment set to take effect in the near future, Santa Barbara County Air Pollution Control…
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13 cruise ships to visit Santa Barbara waters for the fall season
This fall, 13 cruise ship stops are set in Santa Barbara. Most have a capacity of around…
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Safety plan in the works for the crowded and eroding Isla Vista bluffs
An eight-point safety plan has been presented to reduce risks on the Isla Vista bluffs. There was a fatal fall recently taking the life of a college…
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