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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Mountain Lion spotted in Samarkand neighborhood
Flavia Garza and her husband were stunned Monday morning when they checked footage captured overnight on their Ring…
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Abel Maldonado Youth Center in Santa Maria reopens
Visitors must be at least through sixth grade to sign up for a free membership at the community…
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WATCH: Santa Barbara Fourth of July Celebration
The show will begin at 9 p.m. off West Beach and will last about 20…
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Montecito Fire Department funds new Home Hardening Assistance Program
Professional installers upgraded the older vents to ember-resistant vents with 1/16″ wire mesh spacing rather than the older (and no longer to-code)…
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