Look for the Helpers: Homeless get a helping hand, socially distant music
As our area is faced with ongoing changes due to a growing pandemic, we are bringing stories of people doing good in the community during a time of…
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Look for the Helpers: chalk art honors first responders, high school seniors get ‘adopted’
As our area is faced with ongoing changes due to a growing pandemic, we are bringing stories of people doing good in the community during a time of…
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Cooler weather attracts reduced crowd to Pismo Beach
One week after a big turnout along the Pismo Beach shoreline, on Saturday with temperatures much cooler than last weekend, crowds were noticeably…
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Carpinteria company pivots from art to frontline medical gear
There is no shortage of the can-do American spirit these days; people stepping up in their homes and businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic, doing…
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Grover Beach telling residents “We Got This!” in new social media campaign
A new Grover Beach social media campaign is telling residents, “We Got This!” in an effort to promote unity and togetherness during the COVID-19…
Continue Reading Look for the Helpers: Local EMT deploys to hard hit area, teacher holds dance party for students
As our area is faced with ongoing changes due to a growing pandemic, we are bringing stories of people doing good in the community during a time of…
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Businesses and beachgoers happy and relieved after learning Pismo Beach to remain open
Businesses and beachgoers are happy and relieved after learning Gov. Newsom will keep Pismo Beach open, instead of closing it down, as was feared in…
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Look for the Helpers: Social distancing parade, hotel lights up for workers
As our area is faced with ongoing changes due to a growing pandemic, we are bringing stories of people doing good in the community during a time of…
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Ventura County Behavioral Health Department cautious of unhealthy coping mechanisms during stay at home order
VENTURA COUNTY, Calif. – Everyone is reacting to the statewide Stay at Home order differently. In Ventura County, beaches and parks may have been…
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Local event planners ready to reopen once COVID-19 restrictions are eased
Event planners in the Santa Barbara area have endured a lot in recent years with the Thomas Fire, mudslides and now the economic uncertainties that…
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Montessori Center School celebrates teachers, parents for National Superhero Day
The real-life superheroes were recognized in a drive-by celebration in the school’s parking…
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Santa Barbara’s convalescent plasma program builds supply
Convalescent plasma, one of the most promising experimental treatments for COVID-19, is ramping up in Santa Barbara.…
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Paso Robles encouraging residents to use library WiFi, work from distance
The City of Paso Robles is encouraging residents in the city and surrounding areas who can’t obtain internet service to use free WiFi provided by the…
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GALLERY: Celebrating the Class of 2020
Join us as we celebrate the class of 2020 and the seniors who are missing out on their final months before…
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Look for the Helpers: Wedding ring lost and found, hospital flyover
As our area is faced with ongoing changes due to a growing pandemic, we are bringing stories of people doing good in the community during a time of…
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Feeling backed up? It could be the wipes you’re flushing
Santa Barbara City Wastewater crews are busy during the pandemic dealing with sewer lines clogged with wipes.…
Continue Reading Look for the Helpers: feeding farm workers, flyover to honor medical professionals
As our area is faced with ongoing changes due to a growing pandemic, we are bringing stories of people doing good in the community during a time of…
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Local fairs still being planned for this year, but also facing potential postponement or cancellation
Despite ongoing uncertainty with COVID-19, California Mid-State Fair and Santa Barbara County Fair management are both still moving forward with the…
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Pizza and a homemade mask to go
We’ve been getting calls in the newsroom from people wanting to know where they can buy a fabric mask. Valentino’s Take N’ Bake Pizza shop at 4421…
Continue Reading Look for the Helpers: Teens glean trees, deputies drive-by birthday surprise
As our area is faced with ongoing changes due to a growing pandemic, we are bringing stories of people doing good in the community during a time of…
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