New and restored trails open at Parma Park after months of work
New trails have opened at Parma Park in Santa Barbara after months of restoration and newly worked…
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Tiny town of Los Olivos copes with looming wildland fire in nearby hills
Smoke from the Lake fire fills the skies above Los Olivos near Figueroa Mountain road. The fire is burning several miles up from the small…
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Dallas Cowboys will be welcomed at hotel with newly painted team colors
OXNARD, Calif.-When the Dallas Cowboys return to Oxnard this summer they will be welcomed by their team colors at the hotel where most of the players…
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Caltrans plans to open one lane of the 154 by the the Fourth of July
Caltrans crews and CalPortland crews are working together along Highway 154 to help people get to their holiday…
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‘So Much to Love’ campaign brings Santa Barbara into focus using photos from the general public
A new “So Much to Love” campaign has been launched in Santa Barbara. It will use photos from the general public as part of the outreach for the…
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Creative ideas coming from the South Coast Chamber of Commerce on redesigning downtown Santa Barbara
The South Coast Chamber of Commerce is suggesting different concepts for different blocks in downtown Santa Barbara as the city looks at ways to…
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Pavement cracking closes portion of HWY 154 in Santa Barbara County
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif. — The Department of Transportation closed parts of Highway 154 from Santa Barbara to Santa Ynez on Saturday, due…
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Largest street construction project in Grover Beach history now underway
The long-planned construction project to dramatically remake and revitalize West Grand Avenue in Grover Beach is now…
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PCPA raises the curtain on outdoor summer season this weekend in Solvang Festival Theater
PCPA will raise the curtain this weekend for its always anticipated outdoor summer season in the Solvang Festival…
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Douglas Family Preserve improvements will be detailed to the community in a meeting on site
A community meeting is taking place to talk about changes to the 70 acre preserve. This will include habitat restoration and fire…
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High fire season arrives with extra resources and concerns over tall grasses from winter rains
Early fires in Northern Santa Barbara County are a concern as the transition to high fire season takes place. Hundreds of acres have already…
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Local kennel clubs compete in Summerfest
VENTURA, Calif.-Dogs from up and down the coast competed in the Summerfest dog show. More than 730 dogs competed in the show at the Ventura County…
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I Madonnari brings a colorful display of chalk art to the Santa Barbara Old Mission for the weekend
I Madonnari comes alive at the Old Mission in Santa Barbara this weekend. It is a benefit for the Children’s Creative…
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Annual SLO County tourism report shows strong numbers over the past year
An annual report released by Visit SLO CAL, San Luis Obispo County’s official tourism marketing and management organization, shows travel numbers…
Continue ReadingEducation and personal contact a key part of Safe Boating Week for the Santa Barbara Harbor Patrol
Education and personal contact are part of Safe Boating Week for the Santa Barbara Harbor Patrol. The harbor area can been heavily used in the…
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Visit SLO Cal reaches $2.32 billion for national travel and tourism week
The Visit SLO CAL organization announced an impressive $2.32 billion amount in visitor spending to celebrate National Travel and Tourism Week.…
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Historic Santa Barbara County Courthouse celebrates 50th anniversary of docent-led tours
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – May 1, 2024 marked 50 years of free tours that help educate the public about the historic Santa Barbara Courthouse. The…
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Two new roundabouts finished in the Montecito-Santa Barbara area
Two roundabouts are finished in the Montecito-Santa Barbara area. They are expected to ease…
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Parking fee changes in Santa Barbara go to Finance Committee for a deep review
The City of Santa Barbara is considering changes in its parking fees. It is also looking into downtown parking…
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Radar tracks controversial State Street bike speeds in downtown Santa Barbara as city looks at solutions
High speed bikes on
State Street in Santa Barbara have become a safety concern with some bikes going over 20 mph. The speeds have been tracked with…