Humpback whale remains wash ashore near Carpinteria
The director of the Channel Islands Cetacean Research Unit (CICRU), pronounced like “sea crew”, said a juvenile humpback whale washed ashore on…
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County of San Luis Obispo celebrates National Public Works Week May 21 to May 27
The hard working 300 people that make up the County of San Luis Obispo Public Works Department are being celebrated during National Public Works Week…
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Goleta approaches plastic prohibition deadline of June 1
Goleta is just two weeks away from its Jun. 1 compliance deadline for the new Plastic Free Goleta comprehensive plastic pollution reduction…
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Open House brings out Santa Barbara departments and the public in De la Guerra plaza
In a festive setting, the City of Santa Barbara held an open house with every department represented in and around De la Guerra…
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California Natural Resources Agency releases outline for future of Diablo Canyon Lands
The California Natural Resources Agency released its Diablo Canyon Power Plant Land Conservation and Economic Development Plan on…
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Celebration cruises showcases near shore views and marine life around Santa Barbara
Celebration cruises are showcasing ways to see Santa Barbara and the near shore marine life with short trips. The environment is one of the most…
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Tourism outlook has new options for disabled visitors and a strong 2023 is expected after a cold and wet start to the year
Travel and tourism is still expected to be strong in 2023 despite the cold weather start to the year. This includes multi-day visits, day trippers…
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Rep. Carbajal joins other California Congressmembers in pushing for Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary
Congressmember Salud Carbajal joined twelve other members of California’s Congressional delegation, including Senators Feinstein and Padilla, in…
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SpaceX launches Starlink satellites from Vandenberg
SpaceX launched a Falcon 9 launch carrying 51 Starlink satellites into low-Earth orbit on Wednesday at 1:09…
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Santa Barbara Channelkeeper celebrates 20th Annual Student Art Show
Local environmental non-profit, Santa Barbara Channelkeeper, hosted its 20th Annual Student Art Show on May 4 at Jodi House…
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6th Graders Urge School Board to Implement Solar Power on Campus
A Santa Barbara Elementary School principal believes his students’ pitch for a solar-powered campus is likely to get…
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Bike issues on State Street in downtown Santa Barbara bring kids and adults together for solutions
A meeting takes place this week to talk about biking safely on State Street in Santa Barbara. Two sessions take place. One for the youth and one for…
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Despite wet winter, Santa Maria begins Water Awareness Month still encouraging continued conservation
Even after a record-setting winter of heavy rainfall that filled local reservoirs, the City of Santa Maria is still encouraging everyone in the…
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Santa Barbara County Office of Emergency Management purchases new solar emergency response trailer
Santa Barbara County Office of Emergency Management purchases new solar emergency response…
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New Parma Park trails will open 2.7 miles of new paths for the public
Work is underway to develop 2.7 miles of new trails at Parma Park in Santa Barbara. The new western end of the park will be open in late…
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The Santa Barbara Chapter of Association for Women in Communications hosts annual luncheon
The Association for Women in Communications Santa Barbara Chapter (AWC-SB) hosted its 15th Annual AWC-SB Women of Achievement Awards luncheon on…
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53rd Earth Day Festival Wraps with Jane Fonda
For the first time in 4 years the Santa Barbara Earth Day Festival was back at Alameda…
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Arroyo Grande awarded Tree City USA designation
The Arbor Day Foundation has named the City of Arroyo Grande a 2022 Tree City USA for its commitment to effective urban forest…
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Community Earth Day encore presentation available online on Tuesday, May 2
LOMPOC, Calif. – The American Association of University Women (AAUW) Lompoc-Vandenberg Branch is hosting an online Earth Day presentation on…
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Patti Channer remembered at Ventura Botanical Gardens
A memorial with an Irish Blessing and live music took place on Saturday afternoon for Ventura philanthropist Patti…
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