City of Santa Barbara grapples with projected $7-10 million budget deficit
The city of Santa Barbara is a renowned tourist destination, but that doesn’t make it immune from budget…
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Homeless solutions updated after recent numbers are released with current trends in Santa Barbara County
Santa Barbara County receives a report showing an increase in homelessness and also an increase in new housing for those in transition. The number…
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San Luis Obispo County Grand Jury releases continuity report, unveils progress and concerns
The 2023-2024 San Luis Obispo County Grand Jury (SLOCGJ) released its Continuity Report on Tuesday, highlighting the county’s response to key…
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SLO County supervisors begin two-day hearing to decide much-debated Dana Reserve housing development in Nipomo
The San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors kicked off a two-day hearing Tuesday morning to discuss and decide the fate of the much-debated Dana…
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Latest Isla Vista cliff fall victim identified as Jacob Parker of San Diego
The Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office has identified the young man killed from a cliff fall on Saturday afternoon in Isla Vista. …
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Earth Day free transit rides offered in Santa Barbara and Ventura Counties
A free transit ride is offered on Earth Day in Santa Barbara and Ventura Counties. This is only offered on Monday April 22, not during the Earth Day…
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Mothers mourning sons killed in Isla Vista cliff falls speak out
SANTA BARBARA, Calif.-Parents who lost loved ones to past cliff falls in Isla Vista just learned about the latest fatal fall. This time it happened…
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Status quo in downtown Santa Barbara appears to be no longer an option
A strong message to make changes sooner than later in downtown Santa Barbara is coming out on many levels as the Summer season approaches. Mayor…
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Local law enforcement agencies crack down on distracted driving during monthlong enforcement operation
Law enforcement agencies throughout the Central Coast are cracking down on distracted driving in April during a month long enforcement…
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Growing support for proposed renovation of Barnsdall-Rio Grande Gas Station in Goleta
The Goleta Historic Preservation Commission met Monday and discussed the possible renovation of the iconic Barnsdall-Rio Grande Gas Station from an…
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San Luis Obispo County chooses new county administrative officer Tuesday
San Luis Obispo County Supervisors chose Matt Pontes as their new County Administrative Officer Tuesday.…
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Short-Term Rental Enforcement Pilot Program extended
The Santa Barbara City Council voted to extend the Short-Term Rental Enforcement Pilot…
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Santa Barbara City Council favors creation of Downtown Community Benefit Improvement District
Community members spoke out for and against the formation of a Downtown Community Benefit Improvement District known as Downtown…
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New Chick-fil-A planned in north part of Santa Maria close to final approval
A new Chick-fil-A restaurant planned in Santa Maria is being considered for final approval this week by the Santa Maria Planning…
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Congressman Salud Carbajal announces winners for 2024 Congressional Women of the Year award
Congressman Salud Carbajal announced the six winners for the 2024 Congressional Woman of the Year award across the Central Coast Monday.…
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President Biden approves federal disaster declaration for Central Coast Region Saturday
On Saturday, President Biden approved a federal disaster declaration for all three counties along the Central Coast Region as part of the recovery…
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Santa Maria Fighters issue statement Sunday against City’s decision to halt negotiations
Members of the Santa Maria Firefighters Local 2020 (Local 2020) spoke against the City of Santa Maria’s decision to end negotiations and declare an…
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Both sides discuss impasse in labor negotiations between Santa Maria and firefighters union
One day after an impasse was declared between the City of Santa Maria and the Firefighters Union Local 2020, both sides are speaking out about the…
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Youth Council invites community to 2024 Youth Speak Out event in Santa Barbara
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – The 2024 youth speak out is a workshop that encourages teens to advocate for changes in the Santa Barbara community. The…
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South Coast Cities share goals and challenges in 2024 and beyond
The South Coast Chamber of Commerce welcomed the leaders of Santa Barbara, Goleta and Carpinteria to share their goals and challenges going forward. …
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