New aerospace firm prepares for takeoff in Goleta
GOLETA, Calif. — A team of high-level engineers and business executives from Santa Barbara are betting big on the future of electric-powered flight…
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Construction of Northern Branch Jail near Santa Maria expected to be complete by January 2021
In January, the Board of Supervisors approved a $1.86 million increase in jail construction-related services and supplies. …
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Plan to hold concerts at Santa Maria Raceway raising noise concerns for some neighbors
A plan to continue concerts at the Santa Maria Raceway/Stadium 805 is causing some residents that live nearby to worry about noise levels and other…
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Diablo Canyon Unit 1 back at 100% power following maintenance
Each of Diablo’s two reactor units is refueled about every 20…
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Ventura awards community beautification grants to seven local organizations
The City of Ventura has awarded seven local groups and nonprofit organizations with a community beautification grant for projects designed to enhance…
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Santa Barbara County Public Health prepares for COVID-safe Thanksgiving events after mostly successful Halloween
Halloween was a smashing success for the Santa Barbara County Public Health Department when it came to limiting the spread of…
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Perotte poised for reelection in Goleta mayoral race with 100% precincts reporting
You can learn more about the candidates by visiting our 2020 Voter…
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Bed Bath & Beyond ordered to pay $1.4 million settlement for mishandling toxic, flammable materials
District Attorney Dan Dow announced Monday that a Ventura County Superior Court Judge ordered Bed Bath & Beyond, Inc. to pay $1,498,750 as part of an…
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More leaky oil wells get capped this month in Summerland
The Danny C vessel has arrived off Summerland as part of an abandoned oil well clean up project. (KEYT…
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Dozens protest development within San Marcos Foothills Preserve
More than 30 people gathered Saturday morning at the main trailhead gate leading into the San Marcos Foothills Preserve above Foothill…
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Doctors warn your health may be impacted as we leave Daylight Saving Time
Doctors suggest getting as much natural light in your home starting in the morning by opening your…
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FEMA approves funding for Randall Road Debris Basin
Funding for the critical Randall Road Debris Basin project in Montecito was finalized this week with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).…
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State of the City: Addressing the past, present and future goals of Santa Maria
Hosted by the Santa Maria Valley Chamber of Commerce, the meeting featured speakers including Mayor Alice Patino and City Manager Jason…
Continue ReadingSanta Barbara gas station ordered to pay $25k for environmental violations
Dudley said the defendants cooperated with the investigation and negotiated the resolution of the lawsuit.…
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25 barrels of oil spilled near Los Alamos
It happened on the 5000 block of Zaca Station Road before 6…
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More than 74,000 illegal marijuana plants identified, 11 arrests made during investigations in Ventura County, Los Padres National Forest
The Ventura County Sheriff’s Narcotics Bureau, in partnership with the Sheriff’s SWAT Team and the Sheriff’s Aviation Unit, completed 18…
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Ventura County Fire Department ready for increased fire danger
Ventura County Fire was ready to go at a moment’s notice as high winds increased fire danger on Monday.…
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ID Doctor: Cottage Hospital preparing for ‘maximum readiness’ for likely worsening of COVID-19
Canceling Halloween and other Fall social activities right now is just what the doctor…
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Santa Barbara voters unswayed by final presidential debate
A clash in Nashville took place tonight between between President Donald Trump and former Vice President Joe…
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Paso Robles brewing company makes the switch to on-site solar energy
Firestone Walker Brewing Company in Paso Robles made the switch this week on one of the largest on-site solar arrays in the craft beer industry.…
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