New filter system improves air quality in Carpinteria cannabis farm
The Molekule filter system is in place to clean the odor from the air at Autumn Brands in…
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City of San Luis Obispo provides draft on climate action plan
The City of San Luis Obispo released their draft on a Climate Action Plan for Community Recovery on Monday.…
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More Santa Maria sports facilities in the works to reopen July
Santa Maria Senior Softball Club submitted plans to reopen its softball practices at the sports…
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Santa Barbara Zoo welcomes new animals while reopening with safety measures following COVID-19 closure
The Santa Barbara Zoo will reopen to the public on Tuesday with online reservations.…
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Healthcare professionals warning cloth masks do not provide effective protection from smoke and ash during a wildfire
Healthcare professionals are warning people who might be around a wildfire that cloth masks and face coverings do not provide efficient protection…
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Santa Barbara’s Bike Blvd. Projects involve removing some mature trees
Work begins in August on three areas of the city’s Bicycle Boulevard Gap Closure Project. One stage targets the Westside along Mission Street and San…
Continue ReadingPaso Robles vegetation fire contained, crews remaining on scene Monday
Multiple agencies responded to an aggressive vegetation fire in Paso Robles on…
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Smaller crowds allowed during whale watching trips in Santa Barbara
Whale watching trips on the Condor Express have resumed after they were stopped due to COVID-19 rules. (Photo: John…
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5.5 Magnitude earthquake strikes near Ridgecrest
A 5.5-magnitude earthquake hit near Ridgecrest on Wednesday evening, according to the U.S. Geological…
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Santa Maria Police say “it was quiet and peaceful” since city’s curfew
Last night the curfew announced for the city of Santa Maria went into effect from 9:00 p.m. until 5:00 a.m. this…
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Santa Barbara County Fire help contain 1,395 acre Scorpion Fire
Santa Barbara County Fire crews are assisting containment of a vegetation fire on Santa Cruz Island on Tuesday.…
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Santa Maria Town Center targets June 1 as reopening date
The Santa Maria Town Center is set to open its doors to the community on June…
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Ventura County Public Works upgrading streetlights to energy efficient LED lights
Ventura County Public Works will be replacing streetlights with energy efficient LED light starting Tuesday.…
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AERA Energy ends East Cat Canyon project
The company wanted to redevelop a 100-year-old field to pull heavy crude using steam injection. it may sound similar to fracking but the company says…
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Cunningham comments on new oil drilling in San Luis Obispo County
The Federal Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has approved new oil drilling in the Carrizo Plain National Monument on…
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Pismo Beach reports no major problems during very busy holiday weekend
Pismo Beach officials are reporting no major problems happened in the city during the extremely busy Memorial Day holiday weekend that drew thousands…
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Greener Pastures Farm Sanctuary offering virtual meetings with animals
Greener Pastures Farm Sanctuary is offering unique animal packages to call into virtual…
Continue Reading SLO businesses advised to thoroughly flush water before reopening
The City of San Luis Obispo advises its businesses to thoroughly flush their water before reopening on Thursday.…
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Government funds arrive to support produce distribution for those in need
The U.S. Dept. of Agriculture has a local agreement with the Berry Man Inc. as part of the new “Farmers to Families Food Box Program.”…
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Grass and brush clearing without special care puts small animals and nests at risk
Small rescued animals are coming in at a high rate at the Wildlife Care Network in Santa Barbara. Some are found during weed clearing projects.…
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