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Omicron sweeps across nation, now 73% of new US COVID cases
By MIKE STOBBE AP Medical Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Omicron has raced ahead of other variants and is now the dominant version of the coronavirus in…
Continue ReadingBucket Brigade launches the Alisal Fire Assistance Project
The heroic and ubiquitous Bucket Brigade crew is behind a new effort to help those impacted by the October Alisal Fire above the Gaviota…
Continue ReadingTrump met with boos after revealing he received Covid-19 booster
Trump warns supporters that they are “playing right into their hands” when they dismiss the vaccines and don’t take credit for…
Continue ReadingSanta Barbara man arrested following deadly crash in Ventura
A Santa Barbara man was arrested for driving under the influence causing the death of another driver and injuring three others on Saturday.…
Continue ReadingAtascadero police searching for suspect in armed robbery
The robbery remains under investigation.…
Continue ReadingTrend shows 20 and 30 year-old buyers are boosting business at vintage stores on Central Coast
Vintage and thrift store customers are trending into the 20’s and 30’s these days and owners say fashion and jewelry are the most popular…
Continue ReadingSpaceX launches 52 Starlink satellites from Vandenberg
Saturday’s mission was the 34th launch for…
Continue ReadingSanta Barbara Airport prepares for Christmas travel rush
There are 5 more travel days for a traveler to get to their Christmas destination.…
Continue ReadingAbel Maldonado Youth Center in Santa Maria opens with winter break hours, health protocols in place
The Abel Maldonado Community Youth Center in Santa Maria is opening with new winter break hours…
Continue ReadingModerna: Initial booster data shows good results on omicron
Associated Press Moderna said Monday that a booster dose of its COVID-19 vaccine should offer protection against the rapidly spreading omicron…
Continue ReadingFirst 805 All-Star Bowl benefits Toys for Tots
A special showdown dubbed as the ‘805 Bowl’ took place on Saturday afternoon at San Marcos High…
Continue ReadingBoat Parades followed by fireworks in Ventura
VENTURA, Calif.-The Ventura Harbor didn’t just have one boat parade it had two. The harbor hosted back to back parades of lights with a Seality…
Continue ReadingKatie Couric joins local book club virtually to discuss “Going There”
VENTURA, Calif.-Journalist Katie Couric followed her “Going There” book tour by inviting book clubs to tell her about their plans to discuss her…
Continue ReadingLast-minute Christmas shoppers are finding unique gifts in Solvang
Solvang is filled with holiday decor but it is now filled with shoppers looking to finish their Christmas gift lists this weekend.…
Continue ReadingCasa de la Raza reopens and hosts toy drive for families and fundraiser for 5-year-old needing bone marrow transplant
La Casa de la Raza, the Cesar Chavez Center, was founded in 1971. Its mission is to develop, empower and advocate for the Latino community. Saturday…
Continue ReadingVolunteers mend Alisal Fire line
Some firefighters came out on their off…
Continue ReadingSanta Barbara Revels celebrate early California history
SANTA BARBARA, Calif.-The Christmas Revels returned to the stage at The Lobero Theatre. Saturday’s opening night included some audience…
Continue ReadingSan Luis Obispo County Public Health reacts to first case of Omicron
A resident of San Luis Obispo County has been struck with the Omicron variant, reported by the county’s public health…
Continue ReadingSanta Barbara remembers one year since first COVID-19 vaccine was given
Thursday, December 17, 2020, a select group of healthcare professionals rolled up their sleeves and got the first doses of the COVID-19 vaccine in…
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