Increased efforts to reduce crowd gatherings result in closures on the Central Coast
State beaches are closing to reduce the number of people gathering due to the coronavirus crisis.…
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MacKenzie Park allows respite from stay-at-home order, at a distance
The dog run at MacKenzie Park is one uncrowded spot where you can sit and stay for a spell, strike up a conversation and enjoy the fresh air while…
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Isla Vista community closes beaches due to potential Floatopia concerns
The Santa Barbara County Community Services Department has announced that beaches in Isla Vista from April 4 to 5 on Wednesday afternoon.…
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County Fire responds to produced water, crude oil spill near Casmalia
An oil spill happened near Casmalia on Monday afternoon.…
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Vehicle access shutdown at Oceano Dunes
The California Department of Parks and Recreation has closed vehicle access to the Oceano Dunes Vehicular Recreation Area (SVRA).…
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Snowy Plover nesting season gets some help from Audubon volunteers
Members of the Ventura Audubon Society are working on the annual project to protect…
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City of Santa Barbara: ‘The water is definitely safe to drink’
The City of Santa Barbara wants to get word out — especially to consumers stacking shopping carts with now-rationed bottled watered — that it is…
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Efforts continue to contain 4,200 barrels of oil spilled into Cuyama River after tanker crash
Santa Barbara County firefighters are working with US Fish and Wildlife to contain about 4,200 barrels of oil that were spilled into the Cuyama River…
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Father Larry’s message of hope, strength and calm amid COVID-19 fears
Old Mission Santa Barbara’s Father Larry is reaching out to the Santa Barbara community in hopes of sending encouragement to those “caught under this…
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Oil tanker overturns, dumps thousands of gallons of crude oil into Cuyama River
The Santa Barbara County Fire Department responded to reports of an overturned oil tanker on Highway 166 Saturday morning just after 6…
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Santa Maria Public Airport: Launch date for United Airlines delayed due to coronavirus spread
Allegiant Airlines has cancelled about 33 percent of its flights at the…
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Controlled burns send up plumes in Mission Canyon
Two sizable plumes in the hills above Santa Barbara greeted residents Saturday…
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Yes, you can exercise during the virus crisis
Walking and other exercise, as long as it is not in close groups, is allowed during California shelter at home period. Essential tasks are…
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Local restaurant struggles with San Luis Obispo drive-through ban
As customers flock to drive-thru’s in most cities, residents in San Luis Obispo don’t have that option.…
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Bucket Brigade launches webinar: Neighborhood Cooperation in a Pandemic
The Bucket Brigade, known worldwide for helping unite a community devastated by disaster, is using technology to bring people together during “social…
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Some local wineries to close in light of coronavirus spread
Some local wineries including Presquile and Sierra Madre Vineyard are planning to close due to the coronavirus spread.…
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Sea Lion concern on Montecito beach steps
An injured or sick sea lion has come ashore on the steps at Miramar Beach. (Photo: John…
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State and local authorities investigating tree cutting along sensitive Atascadero Creek
Clearing tons of trash and a homeless encampment near a Goleta Creek uncovered a different type of clearance, one that left a sensitive habitat…
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International Orchid Show cancels with thousands of plants and people in motion
The Santa Barbara International Orchid Show has called off the 75th annual show this weekend due to COVID-19 Coronavirus…
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Santa Maria event organizers respond to coronavirus outbreak
Governor Gavin Newsom and California public health officials are calling to postponing gatherings of 250 or more people statewide due to coronavirus…
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