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…
Santa Maria transit system moving forward with the addition of new state-of-the-art electric buses
Santa Maria Regional Transit (SMRT) is continuing to move forward into the future with the unveiling of its latest brand new state-of-the-art…
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The waterfront and downtown MTD shuttle returns next month after a long pause
The MTD electric shuttle returns to the Santa Barbara waterfront and downtown in May. It was stopped in…
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Refunds uncertain with cancellation of Skull & Roses in Ventura
VENTURA, Calif.-The 6th Skull & Roses that was supposed to happen on April 19-21 has been canceled. Last year Phil Lesh headlined the multi-day…
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Federal funding arrives to help the Santa Barbara Airport with its ongoing upgrades to the terminal, runways and other services
With work already in progress at the Santa Barbara Airport in the background, a presentation of funding from the federal government is helping to…
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Caltrans announces overnight lane closures for Highway 101 in Ventura County
Caltrans announced overnight road closures later this week on Highway 101 between Faria Beach and Mussel Shoals this Tuesday to…
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The cruise ship schedule in Santa Barbara could be shortened up after months of meetings
The Santa Barbara waterfront could be seeing fewer cruise ship visits in coming years. The Discovery Princess is the only one in March. Three will…
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Patient Advocate shares tips on how to maintain health while traveling with The Morning News
The Morning News was virtually joined by Kathryn Pendelton, a Board Certified Patient Advocate, an award-winning international speaker, Author of the…
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