Pristine parcel above Summerland sold; farming wins over development
It appears a second pristine parcel in Santa Barbara County has been saved from potential development, in as many months.…
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Carpinteria cannabis growers, watchdog group reach agreement to solve odor issues
There are currently 20 farm project sites involved in this…
Continue ReadingHealth officials warn people not to take a drug meant for livestock to ward off or treat Covid-19
CNN By Chris Boyette, CNN Mississippi health officials are warning residents not to take an anti-parasitic drug — in most cases, a formulation…
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Central Coast residents urged to conserve water due to California’s worsening drought
Gov. Newsom has called on Californians to voluntarily cut water use but mandatory restrictions could come next…
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Southern California officials declare water supply alert
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A major Southern California water agency has declared a water supply alert for the first time in seven years and is asking…
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Company withdraws application for cannabis project near new Santa Maria school
The school board had previously voiced opposition to the planned…
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Santa Barbara County DA orders Lompoc cannabis grower, landowner to pay for environmental violations
The Santa Barbara County District Attorney’s Office announced a settlement with a cannabis grower and landlord in Lompoc on Tuesday.…
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Santa Barbara County DA orders cannabis farm to pay $40k for environmental violations
The Santa Barbara County District Attorney’s Office announced a settlement with 805 Agriculture Holdings, LLC on Tuesday.…
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New agricultural and career technical education campus opens to Santa Maria Valley students
A new state-of-the-art 25-acre Agricultural Education and Career Technical Education campus is now welcoming Santa Maria Valley high school…
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Future Farmers of America benefit from gas station daisy stand
CARPINTERIA, Calif.-Carpinteria High School Junior Michaela Morrison wrote a thank you note to Risdon’s 76 Service & Carwash in Carpinteria…
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Environmental Attorney joins effort to preserve Summerland hilltop
A staunch environmentalist who successfully fought to keep approved development out of the San Marcos Foothills preserve is taking on another…
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Labor organizing team in Santa Maria to participate in caravan for worker rights
California Labor Commissioner’s Office and Cal/OSHA are hosting a three-day mobile caravan to take messages about workplace protections for…
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Santa Barbara County Foodbank returns to in-person cooking and other educational classes for youth
The Santa Barbara County Foodbank is gearing up to reopen its after school cooking classes for…
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Santa Barbara County Fair begins 2-day virtual auction for agriculture, industrial arts students
The Santa Barbara County Fair opened a two-day virtual auction for local agricultural and industrial arts students on…
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Ojai Valley Pixie Growers Association founding member remembered
He is survived by a large family that includes five…
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Santa Maria man facing felony charges for illegal cannabis operation
A cannabis delivery service operator was arrested on several felony charges on Monday morning.…
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Small gatherings prove just as strong and possibly safer for some during post-pandemic times
The Farmer & The Flea Summerland event brings people out post-Covid in a smaller setting, that may be a better fit for now. (Photo: John…
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Hundreds of goats brought into a Solvang park to clear brush
The goats play an important role in reducing fire risk.…
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In-person livestock show for agriculture students held in Santa Maria
This year, agriculture students are getting a modified version of the livestock show they did not get the chance to participate in last…
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Santa Barbara County Foodbank launches weekend food distribution program
The Santa Barbara County Foodbank is starting a new community access pilot program to help families in…
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