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Laguna Blanca School: Students host TEDx conference in Santa Barbara

February 1, 2023 8:03 am Patricia Martellotti

Laguna Blanca School: Students host TEDx conference in Santa…

FEMA resources available for claims related to severe storms, includes an appeal process

January 31, 2023 11:16 pm Andrew Gillies

California residents affected by recent severe storms that receive a determination letter from the Federal Emergency Management Agency that explains…

Governor Newsom announces judicial appointments and nominations impacting two local jurisdictions

January 31, 2023 10:43 pm Andrew Gillies

Governor Gavin Newsom announced the appointment of Catherine Swysen to serve as a Judge in the San Luis Obispo County Superior Court and nominated…

Former Atascadero school district employee arrested for making threats

January 31, 2023 10:06 pm Andrew Gillies

The Atascadero Police Department notified the Atascadero Unified School District office in early January that a former employee made threats to…

The Rainbow House Inc: Local business owners launch “first permanent resource center” for LGBTQIA+ community in Solvang

January 31, 2023 9:33 am Patricia Martellotti

Two local business owners are launching a new resource center for the LGBTQIA+ community in the Santa Ynez Valley.…

Open spaces, shopping centers and a golf course targeted in Santa Barbara County’s Draft Housing Element

January 31, 2023 7:27 pm Beth Farnsworth

The Glen Annie Golf Course and the old Walmart parcel in Orcutt are among the sites included in the County’s eight year plan for new housing.…

Santa Barbara Sheriff’s Office asks for public information about anti-semitic fliers

January 31, 2023 7:02 pm Andrew Gillies

The Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office issued a press release on Jan. 31 confirming they are “actively investigating” antisemitic messages…

Local equality advocates highlight importance of Black History Month

January 31, 2023 6:33 pm Mina Wahab

SANTA BARBARA, Calif.- February 1st marks the start of Black History Month. We spoke to local equality advocates about the importance of…

Grover Beach resident sentenced to 56 years to life for first degree murder of Kristen Marti in 2018

January 31, 2023 6:40 pm Andrew Gillies

Grover Beach resident Robert W. Koehler IV was sentenced on Jan. 31 to 56 years to life for the murder of 26-year-old Kristen…

Beautify Goleta sets new collection record at early 2023 events

January 31, 2023 3:50 pm Andrew Gillies

The first Beautify Goleta events of 2023 collected a record amount of trash between the self-guided cleanup and the Bulky Item Drop off events with…

South County Warming Center to remain open Tuesday and Wednesday night

January 31, 2023 3:32 pm Drew Ascione

The South County Regional Warming Center is open Tuesday and Wednesday night for those seeking overnight…

New interactive web app shows availability of local trails and roads

January 31, 2023 3:29 pm Andrew Gillies

Santa Barbara-based nonprofit Los PadresWatch, has created an interactive map showing public access status for trails and roads across the county…

First cannabis dispensary opens in Santa Ynez Valley

January 31, 2023 2:44 pm Ryder Christ

The first cannabis dispensary officially opened in the Santa Ynez…

Grover Beach Police ask for public help to identify two attempting to steal a catalytic converter

January 31, 2023 12:37 pm Drew Ascione

The Grover Beach Police Department is seeking the public’s help in identifying two individuals caught attempting to steal a catalytic converter early…

Post-rain can mean less work, financially stressing for local farmworkers

January 31, 2023 12:04 pm Karen Cruz-Orduña

January’s big storm on the Central Central paused some farm workers’ jobs, causing a financial burden for their families, according to a local farmer…