Tiny Homes on display during Home Improvement Expo at Ventura County Fairgrounds
VENTURA, Calif-Tiny homes drew crowds at the Ventura Home Improvement and Outdoor Living Expo at the Ventura County Fairgrounds in Ventura. People…
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Second anniversary of war in Ukraine sparks conversation around parallels between tragedy in Ukraine and Gaza
SANTA BARBARA, Calif.—As the war in Ukraine marked its second anniversary Saturday, World Dance For Humanity shared stories of resilience and…
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Firefighters rescue woman trapped on Isla Vista ledge and three men who tried to save her
ISLA VISTA, Calif. — According to the Santa Barbara County Fire Department, crews rescued a woman trapped on a ledge, along with three men who…
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Proposed state legislation will protect whales and reduce pollution from tanker ships off the coast
New proposed legislation will slow ocean tankers, save whales and reduce pollution. A group of environmental leaders explained the benefits in a…
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Cliff erosion town hall held in Isla Vista
ISLA VISTA, Calif.-People concerned about deadly portions of the cliffs in Isla Vista attended a Town Hall meeting at the Isla Vista Community…
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New unique Gaviota area coastal trail opens after setbacks from fire and flooding
The Baron Ranch is now open to the public to explore on the newly designed and restored Arroyo Quemado trail. It is one of the more unique…
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ExxonMobil drops lawsuit against Santa Barbara County over denial of oil trucking permit Thursday
ExxonMobil has dropped a lawsuit challenging Santa Barbara County’s denial of the company’s plan to truck oil from its off-shore platforms on…
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2024 winter already has ‘red tagged’ buildings, exposed oil pipes and cliffs crumbling below homes
Newly exposed well heads in Summerland have been spotted after rough winter storms. Many coastal locations have been…
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Santa Barbara teachers march to raise awareness about their fight for higher wages
SANTA BARBARA, Calif.-Hundreds of Santa Barbara teachers and their supporters held a rally and march on Tuesday night. Members of the Santa Barbara…
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City of Santa Maria and local labor group agree to two-year contract on Friday
The City of Santa Maria and Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Local 620 approved a two-year labor agreement on…
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Summerland oil leaks come to the surface during the Santa Barbara International Film Festival
A screening of the documentary film ‘Greetings from Summerland Birthplace of Offshore Oil’ has been shown to Congressman Salud Carbajal. Filmmaker…
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Top four candidates for California’s open Senate seat debate Monday evening on KKFX, Channel 11
On Monday, the top four candidates in the race to represent California in the U.S. Senate will be telecast live across multiple markets including on…
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Thousands of seats available as the Santa Barbara International Film Festival opens, even with many sell-out events
The Santa Barbara International Film Festival opens with several sold out events. Thousands of sears are still available for movies and special…
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45 people allowed back into an Isla Vista home with a broken balcony over the ocean
A balcony collapse in Isla Vista has worried residents and government officials. 45 people live in a four unit home where the incident took place…
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Ballots now arriving for the March 5 Primary Election
Ballots are arriving for the 2024 California Primary set for March 5. This is a vote by mail election, with several other options for registered…
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Mountain High Resort visitors enjoy fresh powder
WRIGHTWOOD, Calif.-The latest storm dropped 4-6 inches of new snow on Mountain High Resort and more is on the way. “It is fantastic, if you are a…
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Citizen poll workers needed for the March 5 Primary Election
Citizen poll workers are needed for the March 5 Primary Election in Santa Barbara County. It is a paid…
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State Street changes continue along with plans for a mini-shuttle in downtown promenade area
New striping is part of the ongoing change to State St. in downtown Santa Barbara. Some outside dining areas could be shrunk. A mini-shuttle could…
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March 5 elections materials arrive and voters are urged to update information
The voter Information Guide for the March 5 election has been sent out in Santa Barbara County. The ballots go out for the Super Tuesday Primary,…
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Carpinteria Architectural Review Board to review Carp Bluff resort project
CARPINTERIA, Calif.-A proposal to build a resort and housing on a portion of the Carpinteria bluffs is up for a preliminary review. The so-called…
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