The Batmobile leads car parade through the Santa Ynez Valley
More than 60 antique and classic cars cruised through the Santa Ynez Valley Monday…
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Water main break on Las Positas snarls traffic along busy thoroughfare
Crews spent the day repairing a water main break that left a portion of the busy intersection at Las Positas Road and Calle Real closed and the…
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Smoky skies caused by distant wildfires impacting Central Coast air quality
Wildfires burning in Northern California and Oregon, combined with meterological conditions, are pushing smoke hundreds of miles south across much of…
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Tar and oil blobs appear on several Santa Barbara beaches, creating mystery search for the source
Beach tar has come ashore at several Santa Barbara locations. The source is under…
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Local officials join Labor Day picnic— say striking benefits everyone long term
SANTA BARBARA, Calif.— Santa Barbara County’s Democratic Party organized its annual Labor Day picnic. The community came together Monday…
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Paddle Out Party event for the Santa Barbara Maritime Museum will raise funds for annual activities
The annual Paddle Out Party will benefit the Santa Barbara Maritime Museum. The event takes place Sunday 9 a.m. to 1…
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Nature hikes and tarantula sightings
A tarantula sighting could be a sign that fall is just around the…
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Jesusita Trail off limits Tuesday and Wednesday for “Emergency Debris Removal” project
Two days of storm preparation this week will close down at least one local trail in Santa…
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Pismo Beach provides ideal conditions to escape this week’s heat wave
Visitors flocked to Pismo Beach throughout Tuesday in an effort to try and find a little bit of relief from this week’s current heat…
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911 At Ease International hits healing notes for First Responders with 911 Project Harmony
Taking care of those who take care of us during emergencies and times of disaster is a high priority for our local communities, up and down the…
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Warm weekend filled with fun local events
After Tropical Storm Hilary encouraged Central Coasters to hunker down last Sunday, the weather will be better for outdoor activities this weekend.…
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A donation drive for Lahaina by the Home Improvement Center exceeds its goal
The Home Improvement store in Santa Barbara has exceeded its donation drive to help the fire damaged city of…
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New paint goes down at Skater’s Point in Santa Barbara
The Skater’s Point skateboarding shite is getting a fresh coat of paint with the help of a team of volunteers. The one day project will spruce up…
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With creative designs and challenges, the Carpinteria skatepark opens Saturday
The long awaited Carpinteria Skatepark opens this weekend. The planning, fundraising and designs took over a…
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Lingering impacts of Hilary causes some issues on the Santa Barbara waterfront
A beached boat was found east of Stearns Wharf Monday morning as tropical storm Hilary moved through the Santa Barbara area. It was secured and not…
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Dolphins on the run keep up with the Condor Express on a regular basis in the coastal waters
Swift moving dolphins keep up with the Condor Express off shore. They are a regular sighting in the Santa Barbara…
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Bluefin Tuna make a surprise run in the Santa Barbara Channel
Bluefin tuna make a surprise appearance in the Santa Barbara Channel this week. One weighed 140…
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Historic Plaza del Mar band shell hits the right note with funding efforts for a full restoration
The Playa del Mar bandshell is getting a renovation to upgrade the 1919 structure along the Santa Barbara…
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More funding sought to slow oil leak issues in near shore waters off Summerland
The clean up of Summerland Oil wells could be increased with new funding that’s being requested from the state. Annually it would be $3-million if…
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Chumash Tomol Channel Crossing set for Saturday: ‘Every pull of our paddle is a prayer’
Members of the Chumash community are preparing for their 20th Tomol Crossing to the Channel Islands this…
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