Santa Barbara Teachers Association members rally again
A majority of drivers honked their horns in support of teachers rallying on every corner of Santa Barbara and De La Guerra Streets in Santa Barbara…
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Highway 101 freeway work heads north through Montecito towards Santa Barbara this month
A new phase of work is about to take place on Highway 101 through Montecito and Santa Barbara. It will include a new lane in each directions and…
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Santa Barbara City Council votes to move parking costs to another fund
SANTA BARBARA, Calif.-The Santa Barbara City Council will not be raising parking fees, any time soon, to cover its parking lot losses. Parking lots…
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Santa Barbara voters likely to see 1/2 cent sales tax measure to pay for essential services on November ballot
The Santa Barbara City Council voted 6-1 to approve a staff recommendation to put an Essential Local Services Measure on the…
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Emergency alert sign-ups remain low years after launch of online system in Santa Barbara County
Emergency alerts are available in Santa Barbara County but most residents have not signed up. Southern Santa Barbara County leads in signups over…
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High fire season arrives with extra resources and concerns over tall grasses from winter rains
Early fires in Northern Santa Barbara County are a concern as the transition to high fire season takes place. Hundreds of acres have already…
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A sales tax increase could help Santa Barbara out of its serious debt problem faster than any other plan
Santa Barbara is considering a sales tax increase of a half of a percentage to help reduce a budget deficit. It could be going to the voters in…
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Guilty: Trump becomes first former U.S. president convicted of felony crimes
NEW YORK (AP) — Donald Trump has been convicted in his New York hush money trial, a landmark jury verdict making him the first former American…
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Grand Jury praises San Luis Obispo detention facilities, highlights staffing issues
The 2023-2024 San Luis Obispo County Grand Jury has released a report on local law enforcement and detention facilities, including the County Jail,…
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Teachers in the Santa Barbara Unified School District say possible strike would not impact current school year
SANTA BARBARA, Calif.-Teachers in the Santa Barbara Unified School District are prepared to call for a strike if mediation doesn’t result in a new…
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Overdue plumbing and electrical updates at center of 215 Bath Street”renovictions” dispute
The apartment buildings at 215 Bath Street may look like a hotel being renovated because it used to be…
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City of Santa Barbara hosts annual Public Works Meet and Greet
SANTA BARBARA, Calif.-The city of Santa Barbara held its third annual Public Works Meet and Greet. The event between City Hall and State Street on De…
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State representatives and Bureau of Reclamation announce $159 million for Southern California Water Resilience
Several state representatives announced a new investment of $159 million for Southern California’s water recycling projects, including Ventura.…
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City of Santa Barbara releases sales tax results for quarter and transient tax results for April
The City of Santa Barbara released its sales tax results for the quarter that ended March 31 and transient occupancy tax results for April on…
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Recent landslide leads to lane closure along Las Alturas Road by red-tagged home
Workers have closed one lane on Las Alturas Road while the City of Santa Barbara finds a solution for a Riviera house that is slowly sliding down the…
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Parking budget goes into reverse as Santa Barbara looks for new funding
Santa Barbara is considering a change in parking fees to generate new funds. The department is currently working in a…
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Rosewood Miramar Beach proposal sparks debate at Montecito Assoc. Board meeting following church and neighbor presentations
MONTECITO, Calif.-The Montecito Association Board Meeting took place in the Cold Spring School auditorium where community members listened to…
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Six-story housing project now the latest proposal for redevelopment of downtown Santa Maria
A planned six-story housing project at the corner of Broadway and Main Street is the latest proposal for the ongoing redevelopment of downtown Santa…
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Spring musicals put the spotlight on performing arts education
SANTA BARBARA, Calif.-It is spring musical season at local high schools. “Anything Goes” is now playing at Dos Pueblos High School. “A Chorus Line”…
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Supervisor Capps and parents of cliff fall victims hear from property owners after sending letter
Since Laura Capps became the Santa Barbara County Supervisor who represents the district which includes Isla Vista, two more young men have died in…
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