County Supervisors Open a “New Chapter” on Cannabis Industry Regulation
CARPINTERIA, Calif. – Wasting no time in the New Year, two members of the new county Board of Supervisors have scheduled a hearing for next Tuesday…
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Phone free classroom policies are getting High Marks
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – Phone-free classroom policies are getting high marks in the Santa Barbara Unified School District. They are also inspiring…
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State Street is closed in one direction for undercrossing work
A State Street closure is in effect while a sidewalk project is worked on. Traffic is…
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New K-9s join the Santa Barbara Sheriff’s Department
Santa Barbara County now has new K9’s through a community donation.
That brings the total to five countywide including two specifically for narcotics…
Cold Spring Arch bridge receives Santa Barbara County historic designation
The Cold Spring Canyon Bridge in Santa Barbara County is now a historic landmark. It is at the top of San Marcos…
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Santa Barbara Supervisors begin 2025 with a new member, goals and live music
The Santa Barbara Supervisors swearing in ceremony featured two returning supervisors and a new one. Laura Capps is the new board…
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Support for LGBTQ+ community is one of the first orders of business for Santa Barbara County in 2025
A special LGBTQ+ resolution was supported to start 2025 for the Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors. It was brought to the board by…
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The Santa Barbara City Council takes on a new look for 2025 while facing housing, finance and downtown issues
Three members of the Santa Barbara City Council took their oath Tuesday after election wins in November. They are facing funding and downtown…
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Ten months after being elected, Heather Moreno sworn in on new-look SLO County Board of Supervisors
SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. – A long wait finally came to an end Tuesday morning for new San Luis Obispo County Fifth District Supervisor Heather Moreno.…
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George Floyd Mural on East Haley Street painted over
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – What was once a mural of George Floyd on East Haley Street, is now covered with white paint. In June 2020, just a week after…
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Congressman works to protect coast from drilling before Trump administration takes control
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – Outgoing President Joe Biden took action on Congressman Salud Carbajal’s (CA-24) request to ban future offshore drilling…
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After a November election win, Roy Lee is set to begin his term with the Santa Barbara Board of Supervisors
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – He’s a familiar name in Carpinteria but now he will be known countywide. Roy Lee takes his oath of office today to begin…
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Upcoming 7th Annual News Channel MLK Day of Service Blood Drive to help restock low supplies
News Channel 3-12, along with Vitalant, is aiming to boost critically low blood supplies during the upcoming MLK Day of Service Blood…
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After the New Orleans attack, travelers are on a renewed alert over the holiday season
Amtrak police have had a visible presence regularly at train stations on the Central Coast. Passengers say after the New Orleans attack they feel…
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Carbajal reacts to Speaker Johnson’s re-election
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — Mike Johnson was re-elected Speaker of the House on Friday after securing the support of two previously opposed GOP…
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South Coast residents have their 2025 priorities for government leaders
Homeless solutions continue to be a priority recommendation from South Coast residents to local leaders going into 2025. Crime issues are not as…
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Judge quashes UCPD search warrant that would have given it full access to thousands of Instagram users
Defense Attorney Addison Steele says “Today is a good day for the country and the constitution.”…
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Goleta celebrates new makeup of city council
GOLETA, Calif. – Goleta is welcoming newly elected council members and celebrating the re-election of Mayor Paula Perotte. The Goleta City council…
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Train crossing confusion in Santa Barbara may be linked to criminal activity
A broken train crossing arm system recently may be linked to a crime. The delays for a repair technician took…
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The new HOV lane takes some pressure off Hwy 101 through Carpinteria
Highway 101 in Carpinteria now has a new additional lane. It is part of a large freeway widening project going to and from Santa…
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