Santa Barbara County Supervisors consider ambulance provider options
When Santa Barbara County Supervisors put an ambulance contract out for bidding for the first time, it sparked…
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The Rainbow House Inc. presents new proposal for pride month to Solvang City Council
During Solvang’s last council meeting, The Rainbow House proposed a plan for streetlight banners and a rainbow crosswalk painting for pride month.…
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Santa Maria looking for public input as it plans for future growth
The City of Santa Maria is looking for public involvement in the ongoing process to update its General Plan, which will shape how the city grows in…
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SLO County agrees to settlement over district map following court challenge
The County of San Luis Obispo’s Board of Supervisors has agreed to a settlement with a group of plaintiffs that had challenged the legal compliance…
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SLO County Administrative Officer Wade Horton submits resignation
The County of San Luis Obispo’s Board of Supervisors accepted the resignation of County Administrative Officer Wade Horton during a closed session on…
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Financial security tested with two bank failures in one week
Banking customers are being assured this week that their deposits, in most cases are fully covered. This comes after two banks collapsed requiring…
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Santa Barbara City Council denies appeal of westside Neighborhood Clinic expansion
Parking is no longer a roadblock for Santa Barbara Neighborhood Clinic’s expansion…
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Emergency responders have a full court press underway as a March madness-style storm bears down
Steady rain has soaked roads on the South Coast but no morning flooding was reported. In the last serious of storms several streets had pooling…
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St. Patrick’s Day parade fills Main St. in Ventura
VENTURA, Calif.-Drizzly weather didn’t put a damper on one of the largest local St. Patrick’s Day parades. The Ventura Elk’s Lodge has been…
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14 meetings later, more work is still ahead for the remodel of De la Guerra Plaza
Plans to remodel De la Guerra Plaza in Santa Barbara are still snagged by issues with new features. One includes a bubbler water…
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Goleta city leaders plant trees in honor of Arbor week
The city of Goleta planted two new trees at Stow Grove Park in honor of Arbor Week.…
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Goleta’s City Council unanimously approves Heritage Ridge housing plan
The City Council of Goleta has unanimously approved all sections of the Heritage Ridge Residential Project tonight at their council…
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Santa Maria City Council approves plan to remodel old Fallas department store into apartment building
The Santa Maria City Council is set to vote tonight on a proposal to remodel the former Fallas/Mervyn’s department store into a potentially…
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Marine animals at risk from ripped out lobster traps on the Santa Barbara County Coast
Lobster traps used in offshore waters have been ripped out by winter storms and now pose a threat to marine life. A cleanup effort is…
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New mercado site and a theme of ‘Let’s Fiesta!’ set for Old Spanish Days 2023
The 2023 Fiesta theme of Let’s Fiesta has been announced. The event will include a new mercado at the…
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Santa Maria looking to further enhance public art displays in the city
The City of Santa Maria is looking to further enhance public art displays in the city through a proposed partnership with a local non-profit…
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Santa Barbara County seeks public input through Climate Adaptation survey
The Santa Barbara County Planning and Development Department is looking for public responses through their Climate Action Plan…
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Two closed department stores may be the key to new downtown Santa Barbara housing
Inside the vacant Nordstrom in Santa Barbara. Along with Macy’s they’ve been suggested for new housing. Both are in the heart of…
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Santa Barbara Central Library to relocate services to Faulkner Gallery on Mar. 6 due to construction
The Santa Barbara Central Library will have relocate services from the main library starting Mar. 6 to Mar. 13 to conduct asbestos abatement during…
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Mayor Steven Martin releases statement regarding recent absence
Paso Robles Mayor Steven Martin explains his recent absence at two city council meetings is due to a medical health diagnosis.…
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