Dozens protest development within San Marcos Foothills Preserve
More than 30 people gathered Saturday morning at the main trailhead gate leading into the San Marcos Foothills Preserve above Foothill…
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Santa Barbara County preaches precaution on Halloween
Halloween is here and it’s come at a critical time, as coronavirus cases have slowly started to rise throughout Santa Barbara…
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Santa Barbara artist creates issue-based art ahead of Election Day
A grassroots explosion of artwork is popping up on social media and around town; one collection entails snapshots of our culture: handmade stenciled,…
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Looking for the Helpers: Oxnard police raise funds for Breast Cancer Awareness
Thursday’s Helpers are local police officers. They’ve been raising a lot of money during Breast Cancer Awareness…
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FEMA approves funding for Randall Road Debris Basin
Funding for the critical Randall Road Debris Basin project in Montecito was finalized this week with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).…
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National First Responders Day recognizes the people who come to the rescue
OXNARD, Calif. – A few years ago Congress designated Oct. 28 as National First Responders Day. Oxnard Police Chief Scott Whitney said, “It is really…
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Cottage/Sansum ID doctor addresses use of ventilators and political conspiracy theory
Local doctors are monitoring COVID-19 trends in other states and in Europe. Infectious Disease expert, Dr. David Fisk, who works at both Cottage…
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Santa Barbara County launches “Masked and Mighty” coronavirus campaign
The group is working on different activities including teacher discussions, a community video project and having buildings lit up in different colors…
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ID Doctor: Cottage Hospital preparing for ‘maximum readiness’ for likely worsening of COVID-19
Canceling Halloween and other Fall social activities right now is just what the doctor…
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High-definition cameras helping PG&E and fire departments predict, respond to extreme wildfire danger
A growing network of high-definition cameras installed throughout California is helping PG&E and fire agencies predict, monitor and respond to…
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Santa Barbara and Montecito enter historic Water Supply Agreement
Wednesday, October 21 marks National “Imagine a Day Without Water” Day. This year’s event coincides with the signing of a local Water Supply…
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St. Joseph High School reopens with in-class instruction for freshman, entire student body to return later this week
St. Joseph High School reopens to freshman Tuesday morning for all-day in-class instruction, marking the start of a full reopening for the entire…
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Goleta’s Mayoral Race: Perotte vs. Aceves
Thursday night, NewsChannel 3 continued with its special, pre-election series with a focus on Goleta’s mayoral…
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SBPD issues warning on utility scams
The Santa Barbara Police Department is warning residents about recent utility…
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Not In Our Town: Hate, Racism, Vandalism
There is a new community message coming from a popular Santa Barbara business, known for churning out sweets for more than a…
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Housing coming to former Staples site on State Street
The site of the former Staples store on State Street is headed for a major transformation into downtown…
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Heat advisory in effect this week throughout the Central Coast
A heat advisory is now in effect throughout Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties, with temperatures in many locations expected to be in the…
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City of Santa Maria encourages virtual Dia de los Muertos celebrations
The City of Santa Maria Recreation and Parks Department is encouraging the community to safely observe the Dia de los Muertos holiday through social…
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Looking for the Helpers: Humane Society sees record number of pet adoptions
Despite the pandemic, the Santa Barbara Humane Society and the Santa Maria Valley Humane Society are seeing a record number of both adoptions and…
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Santa Barbara City Firefighter rescues kitten in Glass Fire burn zone
Amber Anderson, a Wildland Specialist working Damage Assessment in the Glass Fire region, came across a mewing, 10-week old kitten under the wreckage…
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