Loma Alta Drive now closed through May to prevent slides below burned hillside
Light rain will help the roots grow, but heavy rain could cause a debris…
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Alisal Fire assignment brings deep pride to Wildland Firefighter from El Salvador
A Wildland Firefighter with Los Padres National Forest took special stock in his assignment at the height of the Alisal…
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N95 masks available at Direct Relief
If you’re having a hard time with smoke from the Alisal Fire, wearing an N95 respirator mask from Direct Relief might…
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UPDATE: Bulldozers and helicopters keeping Alisal Fire from iconic Reagan Ranch
As the crow flies, the Alisal Fire is now within a half mile of the iconic Reagan Ranch in the mountains high above Refugio.…
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Hollywood star power helps raise awareness and open doors for New Beginnings
Hollywood star power is joining the effort to help combat California’s homeless crisis, including those in need throughout Santa Barbara…
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911 At Ease International and SB Police Foundation host ‘Fun with the Force’ First Responder event
‘Fun with the Force’ is a fundraising event for the Santa Barbara Police Foundation and 911 At Ease International…
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New Beginnings puts the spotlight on Rapid Rehousing Program
Housing for so many in the Santa Barbara area has become increasingly problematic in the past six to eight months, especially for those out of work…
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Santa Barbara County Public Health provides updates on COVID-19 boosters, flu shots
The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department is continuing to provide updates on the county’s response to the COVID-19…
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Mountain View Elementary among 2021 National Blue Ribbon Schools
Mountain View Elementary School,
a public K-6 campus, in the Goleta Union School District, was chosen among 325 schools in the country as 2021…
Santa Barbara County to require employees be vaccinated or be regularly tested for COVID-19
Overall about one in three eligible citizens in Santa Barbara County are not…
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The unsung heroes of Cottage Health’s mass vaccination effort
Chances are you or someone you know participated in Cottage Health’s COVID-19 Community Vaccine Drive-Thru Clinic in Goleta.…
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Orcutt school district holds vaccination clinic for students, community members
Dozens of students, staff members and families receive shots during a vaccination clinic held by the Orcutt Union School…
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Cold Spring Elementary School helps launch California Kids Fire Relief initiative
A new source of aid and heartfelt messages are pouring in for families impacted by the fires in Northern California. That includes help from the Cold…
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SLO County still not requiring indoor masking as opposed to nearby Santa Barbara and Ventura counties
Unlike nearby Santa Barbara and Ventura counties, San Luis Obispo County is not currently mandating the use of face coverings in indoor…
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National Alliance on Mental Illness offering free family-to-family program
For families with loved ones dealing with a mental illness, the pandemic has provided even more of an everyday…
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Central Coast healthcare workers rally against California vaccine mandate
Healthcare workers throughout the Central Coast are gathering against the state’s coronavirus vaccination…
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Sacramento attorney weighs in on Coleman double-murder case
Mark Reichel, a criminal defense attorney specializing in state and federal cases, is among legal experts weighing in on the Matthew Taylor Coleman…
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Fiesta Mercado at Our Lady of Guadalupe still on for Aug. 6 – 8
The popular mercado at Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish is a go — at least for…
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Remains of Jack Cantin, teen killed in Montecito debris flow, located more than 3 years later
Those wanting to honor Jack with flowers can visit the Santa Barbara Cemetery at the Linda Vista west location, plot number…
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Santa Barbara County Public health discusses rising number of Delta variant cases, masking indoors
Ansorg said case rate is going up “significantly” and said the health department is very…
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