Montecito Fire Protection District announces new Fire Chief
Montecito Fire Protection District Board of Directors announced the appointment of David Neels as Fire Chief following the retirement of Chief Kevin…
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Good Samaritan Shelter in Santa Maria is close to capacity post-storm
The Good Samaritan Shelter in Santa Maria has little availability after continuous atmospheric rivers hit the Central Coast.…
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Synthetic opioid overdose deaths significantly increased in last three years
The Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office shared its latest data on overdose deaths in the county showing a notable increase over the three year…
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Old Spanish Days ready to start Fiesta activities as soon as April with the Spirit competitions
Old Spanish Days say many events will be broadcast this year on English and Spanish channels for the Central Coast. The first event for Old Spanish…
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Paso Robles receives federal road safety grant
The City of Paso Robles was awarded a $250,000 grant from the Highway Safety Improvement Program to make three intersections safer for cyclists and…
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Lompoc Police investigate Sunday night homicide in the 300 block of W. North Avenue
The Lompoc Police Department has identified Ivan Lopez-Lopez as the Sunday night homicide victim in the 321 west North Avenue area.…
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Santa Barbara County starts Tsunami Preparedness Week
Santa Barbara County recognizes Mar. 27 through Mar. 31 as Tsunami Preparedness…
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Santa Barbara Humane volunteer opportunities return after multi-year hiatus
Santa Barbara Humane is introducing it’s new volunteer program after a three-year…
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Traffic crews make progress as work continues on Highway 41 slide removal
Caltrans crews continue to make progress on the removal and clean-up of debris slides from the recent rains on Highway 41 in Atascadero, according to…
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Local entrepreneur prepares for wedding season with dozens of vintage gowns spanning a century of fashion
Wedding season is kicking into full gear as Winter transitions to…
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Full overnight closure of HWY 101 near SR 135 in Los Alamos Monday night
Caltrans District 5 announced an overnight full closure of HWY 101 near State Route 135 in Los Alamos starting at 8 p.m. Monday to continue to…
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Santa Maria looking for public input as it plans for future growth
The City of Santa Maria is looking for public involvement in the ongoing process to update its General Plan, which will shape how the city grows in…
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Santa Barbara Public Library remains closed until Apr. 4 for last phase of construction
The Santa Barbara Central Library will remain closed until Apr. 4 to complete the last phase of construction.…
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Los Padres National Forest conducts last of controlled burns near Figueroa Mountain
The last of the series of controlled burns targeting one to ten acres of felled dead trees, brush, and environmental debris in the Los Padres…
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Habitat for Humanity: Volunteers begin disaster response after tornado hits homes in Carpinteria
Habitat for Humanity: Volunteers begin disaster response after tornado hits homes in…
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Santa Maria Police arrests 17-year-old for two January armed carjackings
The Santa Maria Police Department arrested a 17-year-old Sunday night in the 1200 block of west Bethel Lane for their involvement in two January…
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City of Santa Barbara offers reduced-cost lifeguard training to improve local water Safety
City of Santa Barbara offers reduced-cost lifeguard training to improve local water…
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Oxnard Union High School District hosts Bands Celebration
CAMARILLO, Calif.-The Oxnard Union High School District hosted a Bands Celebration at its newest performing arts center at Rancho Campana High…
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A Montecito mother’s warning about fentanyl after losing her only child receives recognition
SANTA BARBARA, Calif.-The story about a Montecito mother who lost her only child to fentanyl was recognized by the Radio and Television News…
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Santa Barbara Historical Museum offers exclusive look into portraits of Clarence Mattei
The Santa Barbara Historical Museum hosted an exhibit featuring the work of the late artist Clarence…
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