Cottage Health vaccinating 2,400 seniors in drive-up clinic today and tomorrow
Another mass vaccination event for those 75 and older is happening Thursday and Friday in the parking across from Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital.…
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Simi Valley teens set to become among nation’s first female Eagle Scouts
Two Ventura County teenagers will make the history books next month when they become among the nation’s first female Eagle…
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Improving COVID numbers explained, additional vaccines on the way
The latest COVID-19 map shows nearly all of California in the very restrictive purple tier.…
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Leisure travelers welcomed back to Santa Barbara County hotels after stay-at-home order was lifted
With the Southern California Regional Stay-at-Home Order lifted, Santa Barbara County announced it can once again welcome leisure travelers to stay…
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Snow blankets Figueroa Mountain to create winter wonderland for visitors
Snow blanketed the upper elevations of Figueroa Mountain on Monday to create a spectacular winter wonderland for scores of visitors who came out to…
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New promotion begins to help support participating Santa Maria Valley restaurants
The Santa Maria Valley Chamber of Commerce is kicking off “The Great Santa Maria Takeout” promotion in an effort to help boost sales at participating…
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Annual pruning event at Mission Rose Garden cancelled
A less obvious side effect of the COVID pandemic will be the appearance of straggly rose bushes this month at an iconic landmark in Santa…
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Grim winter season arrives for Santa Barbara hospitality industry
Even in pre-pandemic years, the winter has been a slow season for tourism. Now, it’s at a virtual…
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US will require all arriving passengers to get COVID-19 test
The CDC order applies to U.S. citizens as well as foreign travelers. The agency said it delayed the effective date until Jan. 26 to give airlines and…
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SB South Coast Chamber of Commerce releases new ‘Heart of the Community’ campaign
Business is personal. That’s the message behind a new ‘Heart of the Community – Safe Return to Work’ video campaign. The 30-second clip highlights…
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Santa Maria Airport adds Portland flight
The Santa Maria Airport is adding another major service route.…
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Electric bike rental program will roll out later this month in Santa Barbara
A Bcycle electric bike rental project will be launched at the end of January in Santa Barbara. …
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Many people self-declare their traveling as essential during the pandemic peak
Holiday passengers have found ways to move even with the essential travel recommendations from the California Health…
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Outlooks call for personal and economic comebacks in 2021
Francesca’s store on State St. in Santa Barbara is closing and at least four vacancies will be available in the 700 block to start 2021.
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Santa Barbara County closes roads due to snow, ice
Santa Barbara County Public Works has closed the East Camino Road in Santa Barbara due to snow and ice on Monday.…
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Travelers bundle up in a different way along the Central Coast to have virus protections
Train schedules will be changed for the holidays and reservations are required to keep the car capacity spaced out enough for health care during the…
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Holiday travel at Santa Barbara Airport busier, but not anything like last year
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. Airports aren’t as busy as usual, but there are people coming and going at the Santa Barbara airport and the long term parking…
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SB Co Health Officer on London COVID-19 virus mutations: ‘Unheard of’
Local health officers in our tri-county area are closely monitoring the lockdown situation in London after learning that the COVID-19 virus there…
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Electric bike sharing docks installed on Santa Barbara’s State Street
Bikes will be available after the New Year. More docks are planned for the downtown area and along the Waterfront.…
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Southwest Airlines coming to Santa Barbara Airport
Santa Barbara Airport will have a new airline providing flights in 2021.…
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