Unlimited parking drops to about $4.00 a weekend for special ‘locals’ permit holders in Santa Barbara
A special parking pass in Santa Barbara allows for unlimited parking in downtown lots for 6 months. It’s…
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Santa Barbara City Council approves ordinance to regulate dining in public right of way
SANTA BARBARA, Calif-When it comes to outdoor dining on public property on city streets the Santa Barbara City Council wants to make sure it is safe.…
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UCSB students call for a faster pace on clean energy goals
A CALPIRG gathering at UCSB called for a rapid pace to have clean energy on campus as soon as possible. That includes heating, air conditioning…
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Former Super 8 Motel conversion to homeless housing needs extra time and is now set for a mid-February opening
The conversion of the Super 8 Motel in Goleta to a homeless facility will now be completed in mid-February. The original date was about four months…
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Deadline extended for applicants for the growing Santa Barbara County Fire ambulance crews
The Santa Barbara County Fire Department is taking applications for its growing ambulance services. The new crews will be in service in…
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State funds flowing to help map and cap leaky oil wells in Summerland
State funding is coming in to cap leaky oil wells in Summerland. Heal the Ocean and other groups have on going work on the decades-old…
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Funds arrive for a new Santa Barbara County Fire vessel
The Santa Barbara County Fire department is going to get a new emergency fire vessel. It will respond to coastal calls and out to the Channel…
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Paso Robles City Council votes to make downtown parking $1 per hour starting in 2024
The Paso Robles City Council voted to start charging $1 per hour for parking in downtown Paso Robles, starting in…
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Santa Barbara County welcomes Jesús Armas as new Community Services Director
Santa Barbara County officials announced they have appointed Jesús Armas as the county’s new Community Services…
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Paseo Nuevo holiday events come with a nightly snowfall show
The Paseo Nuevo Mall has a tree lighting Friday and also the kick off of the special snowfall show. The mall plans many holiday events and nightly…
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Investigation underway after an offshore fatal near Leadbetter beach
A deceased man was found in the ocean near a vacant boat off Leadbetter Beach Sunday morning. The cause of death is not…
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Coast Village Road rebounds from traffic project with early holiday shopping and dining events
Coast Village Road is rebounding from months of transportation work in the area, including a new roundabout. Special deals and promotions are…
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Veterans Day Ceremony in Santa Barbara included flyovers on blue sky day
SANTA BARBARA, Calif.-People attending the Veterans Day Ceremony at the Santa Barbara Cemetery on Saturday, Nov. 11th looked up at the picture…
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Daisy restaurant told to remove outside seating to meet city plan for restriping State Street
The owners of the Daisy restaurant in Santa Barbara have been notified by the city to remove the outside seating for a new traffic pattern. Striping…
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Exposure to conflict coverage can impact mental health
SANTA BARBARA, Calif.-The Israel-Hamas War, and the ongoing war in Ukraine can impact mental health. “I think we are all experiencing the anxiety,”…
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Isla Vista parking survey aimed at freeing up more spaces in the overcrowded area
A survey is out to improve Isla Vista parking which is often a big challenge for car owners. It’s not uncommon for cars to be parked illegally in…
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San Luis Obispo to host first State of the County event
SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. – The inaugural Sate of the County event in San Luis Obispo will be held January 5th at Embassy Suites. Tickets can be…
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Borderline 12 remembered at 5th anniversary of shooting in Thousand Oaks
THOUSAND OAKS, Calif.-The “5th Day of Remembrance” of the Borderline Bar & Grill shooting focused on resilience. That is something the families…
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Enough! Plays to End Gun Violence takes the stage at The Alcazar Theatre
CARPINTERIA, Calif. A nationwide event showcasing plays about gun violence by teens and for teens took place tonight at The Alcazar Theatre. Six…
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State funds shine a spotlight on the historic Lompoc theatre restoration
The Lompoc Theatre Project has received over $2-million in state funds for a renovation project. The restoration goal is 2027, 100 years after it…
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