Multiple Santa Barbara area locations facing rain impacts and new concerns
The latest storm impacts will bring crews back to Leadbetter Beach in Santa Barbara where debris has piled up. Some parking areas are…
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New unique Gaviota area coastal trail opens after setbacks from fire and flooding
The Baron Ranch is now open to the public to explore on the newly designed and restored Arroyo Quemado trail. It is one of the more unique…
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2024 winter already has ‘red tagged’ buildings, exposed oil pipes and cliffs crumbling below homes
Newly exposed well heads in Summerland have been spotted after rough winter storms. Many coastal locations have been…
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Slipping hillsides cause concern for Santa Barbara residents, ahead of more rain
Concerns are mounting as last week’s atmospheric river left the hills throughout the city saturated and, more rain is on the…
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Summerland oil leaks come to the surface during the Santa Barbara International Film Festival
A screening of the documentary film ‘Greetings from Summerland Birthplace of Offshore Oil’ has been shown to Congressman Salud Carbajal. Filmmaker…
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Storm damaged section of Shoreline Park falls to beach below
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – Damaging storm surf from strong, back-to-back atmospheric systems took a large chunk out of the bluffs at Shoreline Park in…
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Goleta residents can now apply for a garden plot at Goleta’s first community garden
GOLETA, Calif.— Goleta Parks and Recreation Manager Joanne Plummer was excited to share all the new features families will get to enjoy at Armitos…
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SBHS Dons celebrate new Snack Shack to replace decades-old structure
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – Santa Barbara High School celebrated a community home run on Friday. It came in the form of a new snack shack for the Don’s…
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Romero Canyon Trail reopens after storm damage with the help of work crews and volunteers
Volunteers have been working to restore the Romero Canyon Trail in Montecito after storm damage in 2023. The trail could reopen…
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Pilgrim Terrace sprouts a healthy plan for its residents and the community in 2024
The Terrace Foundation has several community garden plots available in addition to its on site farm. Healthy eating for its senior residents and…
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Volunteers set for homeless Point in Time count Wednesday morning
The Point in Time homeless count will take place Wednesday in Santa Barbara County. The findings will be used to gain federal funding for homeless…
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Leadbetter Beach Park reopens after turf renovation
Beachgoers and dog walkers can once again visit Leadbetter Beach Park after a 12-week closure to renovate the beloved park.…
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New tiny homes to relocate the unsheltered is now well underway for an April opening near Goleta
The La Posada homeless project is underway at the site of the vacant former Santa Barbara County Juvenile Hall. The 80-unit project will be ready in…
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Life Cube shelter company hosts open house at new location
The Life Cube shelter company hosted an open house Thursday at its new location at 6200 Hollister Avenue, near the Santa Barbara Airport. …
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Upgraded Eastside park expected to be well used in Santa Barbara
The refurbished Santa Barbara Eastside park is expected to be heavily used. It is located in a densely populated…
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Parma Park gets restored trails and more native plants over its 200-acre spread in the foothills
New trails are being developed at Santa Barbara’s Parma Park. Some older trails are being refurbished or closed…
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Dredging set up begins to protect Santa Barbara harbor entrance
The Santa Barbara Harbor is getting set for more dredging after the recent storms. The entrance was impacted by the recent storms, but this is also…
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Goleta Beach Park avoids a double dose of problems with the recent tidal surge
Goleta Beach Park is still recovering from storm impacts in January 2023, but survived the December tidal surge. Repair work will be about…
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Pismo Beach cleaning-up, beginning repairs to wave-damaged infrastructure along shoreline
Less than a week after large waves pounded its shoreline, the City of Pismo Beach is cleaning up and beginning repairs to storm-damaged…
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Santa Barbara waterfront areas expected to be fully reopened after recent tidal overflow event
The Santa Barbara waterfront is still getting cleaned up after the tidal overflow last week. All of the parking lots are now expected to be reopened…
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