Landmark Lompoc hotel gets new lease on life
The hotel was built during the 1960s construction boom in the Lompoc…
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TSA recovers loaded gun from carry-on luggage at Santa Barbara Airport
This is the first incident in 2022 in which a firearm was recovered at the…
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Hotel industry set back again by COVID impacts but sees early summer bookings
The hotel industry in California is on its heels again with COVID cancelations, but it is optimistic about the summer season following the current…
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Australian Walkabout opens Saturday at the Santa Barbara Zoo
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – The Australian Walkabout at the Santa Barbara Zoo opens this weekend in what used to be the old elephant exhibit. The…
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New laws in 2022 will impact drivers, pedestrians, bicyclists and horse riders
Tougher traffic laws are on the books for 2022. They will impact drivers, bicyclists, pedestrians and horseback…
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A look back at the top stories of 2021 throughout our area
These are the top stories that stayed with us in 2021.…
Continue ReadingCruises should be avoided regardless of vaccination status, CDC says
By Marnie Hunter and Naomi Thomas, CNN The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Thursday increased the risk level for cruise ship travel…
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Electric shuttles in Santa Barbara still requested but remain sidelined
The electric shuttle bus in Santa Barbara remains sidelined during the pandemic. Some are hoping it is part of a new downtown transportation plan. …
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Last rain of the year in Santa Barbara is a gentle soaker without major problems
Even with the challenging weather, finding some alternative activities (mainly inside) turned out to be a good…
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Oxnard man spreads holiday joy with treasured Snow Village
Erbie Daw, an Oxnard resident, has charmed residents year-round with his festive Snow Village. He said he modeled his creation after a specific,…
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Rain brings challenges to holiday drivers and last-minute shoppers on the Central Coast
Heavy rain made it difficult to get around in the Santa Barbara Funk Zone. Flooding signs were posted at several…
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Federal funds coming to help with MTD bus service and other transportation needs
MTD bus services will benefit from new federal transportation…
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California faces week of storms, likely travel troubles
By JOHN ANTCZAK Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — Drought-stricken California is facing a week of heavy mountain snowfall and widespread rain…
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TSA implementing new security technology at Santa Barbara Airport
The Transportation Security Administration implemented new security technology at the Santa Barbara airport on Wednesday morning.…
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Downtown worker takes on cause to prevent accidents in power outages
A downtown worker with a makeshift stop sign tried to prevent crashes Tuesday during an outage in Santa Barbara. Nearby there was a two car…
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Known as Tahiti’s little sister: Moorea is a dream destination
Moorea is considered Tahiti’s little sister, It’s also known as the “magical island” and a popular honeymoon destination, especially because…
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HWY 1 in Big Sur to close as crews clear rocks and debris from road
Signage and traffic control devices will be in place during the…
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Rain coming soon, South Coast communities brace for solid storm front
The Alisal fire zone is now an area of flood preparations in anticipation of the upcoming storm. K-rail is up at the Circle Bar B…
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Mudslide Debris Basin expert Tom Fayram retires
ironic and somewhat befitting that Tom Fayram’s last week on the job coincided with not one but two chances for rain in the…
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Coastal areas get ready for late fall and winter weather with waterfront protections
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – The “splash and dash” rain storm this morning on the Central Coast wasn’t enough to cause any serious concerns, but it is a…
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