Creeks in Montecito get a new assessment after recent rains
Montecito creeks are getting a close look after a round of rain to see if there’s been a sediment or debris…
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Cave Fire: Firefighters battle “toughest firefighting conditions” in the world, rain on the way
Fire officials say the Cave Fire is “burning under some of the toughest firefighting conditions anywhere in the…
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Bridge dedication reopens Highway 192 almost 2 years after Montecito mudslide
With a ribbon cutting, Highway 192 has reopened near Hot Springs, after a bridge was destroyed in the Montecito mudflow.…
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Retail strong in many areas, rebound looks promising ahead in downtown Santa Barbara
A retail rebound may be in the future with the opening of the new Amazon store and several new leases completed in downtown Santa Barbara soon. …
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Proposed hotel project in front of Santa Barbara City Council on an appeal
A Montecito street proposed hotel site in Santa Barbara is in front of the City Council after it was rejected by planners. (John…
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Large homeless camp cleared out near Santa Barbara / Montecito train tracks
A homeless camp near the railroad tracks near Montecito was cleared out by police and public works…
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Oceano Dunes decision could cut number of campers in battle to reduce air pollution
A decision regarding air pollution control at the Oceano Dunes could restrict visitors to the popular camping and recreation…
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Creek clearing finishing up in time for rain storms on the Central Coast
Creek clearing projects have been underway since August to help with rainfall runoff in Santa Barbara County. (John…
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CSUCI welcomes check for child care center
CAMARILLO, Calif. (KEYT) Cal State University Channel Islands is celebrating funding for a child care center on campus. Assemblymember Jacqui Irwin…
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California and 23 other states sue EPA over emission standards
California Attorney General Xavier Becerra was in Santa Barbara Friday, announcing a lawsuit he filed opposing the EPA’s attempt to revoke a 2013…
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Final tally shows Santa Barbara City Council victories for Gutierrez and Jordan
The semi-final results of the Santa Barbara City Council election were released Thursday and showed Alejandra Gutierrez leading the District 1 race…
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Making Montecito Safer – Part 2
What if the boulders and debris that obliterated whole neighborhoods in Montecito on Jan. 9, 2018 could have been captured in the…
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New data and funds bring fresh solutions to homeless issues in Santa Barbara County
New funding and data will help with homeless solutions in Santa Barbara…
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Judge grants modifications to Oxnard gang ruling
The Ventura County District Attorney’s Office said Judge Kent Kellegrew granted a motion to amend two Oxnard gang injunctions on…
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Santa Barbara County voters oppose ExxonMobil drilling plan
The majority of Santa Barbara County voters say they oppose proposals to restart ExxonMobil’s offshore drilling according to a poll from the Center…
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Carpinteria City Council votes in favor of dog parks
CARPINTERIA, Calif. — Council members voted in favor of creating a dog park. Dogs owners said they have been worried about getting tickets when they…
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Carpinteria City Council approved temporary vaping ban
CARPINTERIA, Calif. Political Science students took notes as the Carpinteria City Council discussed a vaping ordinance Carpinteria High Senior Corban…
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Central Coast immigration experts advising migrants against working in pot farms
Immigration experts are advising migrants against working in pot farms because it could jeopardize any paths to citizenship. Officials explain while…
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Rep. Carbajal joins DACA supporters outside Supreme Court
Central Coast congressman Salud Carbajal stood with “dreamers” outside of the supreme court as justices considered the fate of the DACA case.…
Continue Reading Santa Barbara City Council District 1 race separated by just 14 votes
The latest Santa Barbara City Council election results were released Tuesday afternoon, and it’s still an incredibly tight race for District 1 on…
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