First wind turbine near Lompoc installed
Once the project is done, it will generate enough clean, renewable energy to power nearly 44,000…
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Chefs and drink makers picking up the limited Buddha’s hand citrus
The Buddha’s hand will be on sale Friday at the Santa Barbara’s Farmers Market on Coast Village Road and Saturday at the Cota Street…
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New career technical education high school campus officially opens in Santa Maria
Santa Maria Joint Union High School District’s new Career Technical Education Center and Agricultural Farm is now officially…
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Climate concerns heat up in Santa Barbara County with a new report on what’s at risk
Climate change studies in Santa Barbara County are underway to identify vulnerable areas and…
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Supply chain delays disrupt California agriculture exports
By ADAM BEAM Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California farmers say they are having trouble exporting their crops because of delays in…
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Special Delivery: Monroe Pumpkin Patch delivers to Santa Barbara students
No student field trips to the pumpkin patch this year because of the COVID pandemic. So, the pumpkin patch came to the kids on one Santa Barbara…
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Central Coast grape growers, legal cannabis cultivators seek common ground
Deep divisions remain between the established, decades-old wine grape growing industry and the upstart cannabis business that has taken root. The…
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Santa Maria’s Pioneer Valley High School receives multiple FFA honors
The Pioneer Valley High School FFA was honored with multiple…
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The Patch: More families expected to visit pumpkin patch at Los Flores Ranch Park with less COVID-19 restrictions
One of the most renowned pumpkin patches is The Patch at Los Flores Ranch Park in Santa…
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Santa Barbara Botanic Garden announces beginning of Fall Planting season
The Santa Barbara Botanic Garden announced it will kick off fall planting season starting Friday.…
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Trucks that will carry giant wind turbines to Lompoc conduct morning test drive
When completed, about 30 of the turbines will be at the site off Miguelito Canyon…
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City of Goleta to appeal approved cannabis project located near residential neighborhood
The appeal will be heard by the Santa Barbara County planning commission at a future…
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Foxen Winery: Crops remain safe from California wildfire smoke
As vineyards begin harvesting grapes, a local vineyard near Santa Maria says growth has been…
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Pioneer Valley students recognized for contributions to Future Farmers of America
FFA promotes agricultural education in local schools, whether it be raising livestock or learning how to plant and grow crops in the…
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Central Coast wine grape harvest underway
Vineyard crews working in Santa Maria…
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Tarantulas on the move near Los Olivos as firefighters battle Caballo Fire
A tarantula appeared to be moving away from the charred hillside during a fire near Los Olivos on Labor…
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Santa Barbara County urging people to be disaster-ready during National Preparedness Month
This month the Santa Barbara County’s Office of Emergency Management is pressing people to be extra ready for wildfires.…
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Algae bloom reaches danger level at California reservoir
LOS BANOS, Calif. (AP) — A bloom of toxic blue-green algae in a Central California reservoir has reached the danger level. The state Department of…
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Santa Maria crews renovating city landscapes to reduce water usage
Crews with the Santa Maria Rec and Parks Department are out renovating city landscapes in light of the state-wide…
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Rodeo returns to Santa Maria
The rodeo typically takes place in early June, but was delayed until Labor Day weekend with the hopes of fewer COVID-19 cases.…
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