Montecito Fire’s Kevin Taylor reflects on his firefighting career
MONTECITO, Calif.-When Kevin Taylor was a student at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo he didn’t intend to be a firefighters or fire chief. “I wanted to be a…
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Governor Newsom signs bill creating petroleum oversight division
On Tuesday, Governor Gavin Newsom signed legislation to create additional oversight authority within the state government in response to high gas…
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SCE surprises local high school senior with $50,000 scholarship
CAMARILLO, Calif.-Christina Agopian knew something was up when adults from Southern California Edison stopped by her Camarillo High School classroom…
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Santa Barbara Wildlife Care Network increases safety measures due to bird flu outbreak
Santa Barbara Wildlife Care Network increases safety measures in light of bird…
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Sister owned Skin Deep ends four decade run in June
The owners of Skin Deep, a go-to boutique for gifts, specialized skincare, spa and salon treatments for the past 42 years, is closing up…
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Hancock College looking for students to participate in program that offers money for community service
Allan Hancock College is seeking students in take part in the California College Corps, a recently created program that offers participants a living…
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Santa Barbara County Supervisors consider ambulance provider options
When Santa Barbara County Supervisors put an ambulance contract out for bidding for the first time, it sparked…
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Santa Maria looking for public input as it plans for future growth
The City of Santa Maria is looking for public involvement in the ongoing process to update its General Plan, which will shape how the city grows in…
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Habitat for Humanity: Volunteers begin disaster response after tornado hits homes in Carpinteria
Habitat for Humanity: Volunteers begin disaster response after tornado hits homes in…
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City of Santa Barbara offers reduced-cost lifeguard training to improve local water Safety
City of Santa Barbara offers reduced-cost lifeguard training to improve local water…
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Oxnard Union High School District hosts Bands Celebration
CAMARILLO, Calif.-The Oxnard Union High School District hosted a Bands Celebration at its newest performing arts center at Rancho Campana High…
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A Montecito mother’s warning about fentanyl after losing her only child receives recognition
SANTA BARBARA, Calif.-The story about a Montecito mother who lost her only child to fentanyl was recognized by the Radio and Television News…
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Miramar, Biltmore parking added to Housing Element; Magnolia Shopping Center dropped
The County of Santa Barbara is one week away from submitting its final Draft Housing Element to the State of…
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Teen conference provides inspiration and motivation for future Lompoc Valley leaders
An annual conference held Friday for middle and high school students helped inspire and motivate the future leaders of the Lompoc…
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New grant program facilitates art and culture-driven public service campaigns
The Santa Barbara County Office of Arts and Culture has announced a grant program to hire local artists to create art-driven campaigns focused on…
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Lopez Lake reaches 100% capacity, spills for the first time in 25 years
LOPEZ LAKE, Calif. — Lopez Lake reached 100% capacity early Thursday morning, spilling over for the first time in 25 years. According to the San…
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Storm impacts beach access below Hope Ranch
SANTA BARBARA, Calif.-Hope Ranch neighbors usually have easy access to the beach, but some of them say the recent storm debris has blocked one of…
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Saturated bluffs, canyons and hillsides remain potential problem spots
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – Geology experts are keeping a close eye on certain areas across Santa Barbara County, from mountain foothills to coastal…
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Tipline Investigation: Buying a car online, not as easy as it looks
Our News Channel Tipline investigation exposes problems with one of the big online car dealers,…
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Often-dry Twitchell Reservoir east of Santa Maria filling up to dramatically high level
Recent wet weather is helping fill up the often-dry Twitchell Reservoir to a dramatically high level not seen in a quarter…
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