Local University Students plant Milkweed to Help Monarchs Thrive
CAMARILLO, Calif. – Cal State University Channel Islands has joined forces with the non-profit Native Monarchs. Although monarch butterflies are one…
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U.S. Senator Adam Schiff tours Port of Hueneme
PORT HUENEME, Calif. – In the midst of President Trump’s new trade policies, Sen. Adam Schiff visited the deep-sea Port of Hueneme. It is the…
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Heard of therapy dogs? A Santa Barbara School has therapy chickens
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – It’s class time at Monte Vista Elementary School. “We’re making like food bowls for the chickens to eat,” said student…
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Surfing Strawberry Wins 2025 California Strawberry Festival Poster Contest
OXNARD, Calif. — When Helen Reyes visited the California Strawberry Festival at the Ventura County Fairgrounds, she noticed the ocean breeze and…
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Cesar Chavez Day Vigils Held to Support Migrant Rights Across Santa Barbara County
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — Instead of holding a demonstration or rally on Cesar Chavez Day, activists organized a candlelight vigil Monday to honor…
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Local strawberry crops benefitting from recent rainy weather
Just as the peak of strawberry season is about to kickoff, local crops are benefitting from recent rainstorms that have repeatedly brought…
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Rodney Chow remembered at Santa Barbara Farmers Market
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – A memorial booth at the Santa Barbara Farmers Market honored late Carpinteria grower Rodney Chow. Friends of Rodney…
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Proposed California Bill aims to give tax relief to cannabis retailers in hopes of strengthening legal pot industry
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif. — California’s cannabis industry has hit a few potholes. Public Health Institute Senior Advisor, Dr. Lynn Silver,…
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Central Coast Chefs and Restaurant Owners look for new products and pricing options for the coming year
The Jordano’s Food and Equipment show in Santa Barbara helps restaurant owners and chefs find cost saving ideas. Jordano’s has been in business…
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California launches first-of-its-kind pesticide use and notification website
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – On Monday, the California Department of Pesticide Regulation launched SprayDays California -a statewide pesticide use…
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New Santa Ynez Valley Community Outreach increases services in Buellton
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – Six months ago, the old Buellton Library has been transformed into the new Santa Ynez Valley Community Outreach. “Better than…
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Carpinteria Cannabis Odor Sparks Complaints, Santa Barbara County Supervisors Consider Solutions
CARPINTERIA, Calif. — Santa Barbara County officials are considering a mandate requiring cannabis greenhouse growers to install advanced…
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Carpinteria Grower Rodney Chow Remembered by Farmers and Friends
CARPINTERIA, Calif. – Farmers and friends are mourning the loss of longtime Carpinteria grower and community member Rodney Chow, who died Tuesday…
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Santa Barbara International Orchid Show Draws Thousands of Enthusiasts
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – The 77th Santa Barbara International Orchid Show attracted orchid growers and enthusiasts from across the region. Thousands…
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Santa Maria Fairpark announces CEO is leaving, additional longterm changes could be coming
The 37th District Agriculture Association (DAA), which operates the Santa Maria Fairpark, has announced the upcoming departure of its chief operating…
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Farmers optimistic for successful year as peak Strawberry Season begins
With the calendar flipping to March later this week, the peak of strawberry season is now underway in the Santa Maria Valley, and so too is optimism…
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This year’s “Spray Safe” presented fully in Spanish in Santa Maria
SANTA MARIA, Calif. – Agricultural workers in Santa Maria got some specialized training on pesticide safety, this year fully in Spanish. The fifth…
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Low-income housing development at former Santa Maria drive-in property moves closer to construction
The long-planned low-income housing development to be built on the property of the Hi-Way Drive In in Santa Maria has a chance Tuesday night to move…
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Santa Maria Elks begin countdown to 82nd Annual Rodeo with official kickoff of ‘rodeo season’
The countdown to the 82nd Annual Santa Maria Elks Rodeo and Parade is now officially underway with the start of “rodeo…
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DAOU Vineyards in Paso Robles returns as official SBIFF sponsor
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – DAOU Vineyards in Paso Robles is once again an official sponsor at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival. Actors…
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