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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New parking program begins in Paso Robles
The city of Paso Robles begins their new controversial parking program Wednesday, March 1.…
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Atascadero City Manager Rachelle Rickard set to retire this year
Atascadero City Manager Rachelle Rickard is set to retire this year after serving 26 years for the…
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Community comes together to honor lives lost from recent mass shootings
The shootings in Monterey Park and Half Moon Bay sent a shock through the nation and left many in the Asian community…
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Highway 154 has reopened in both directions following brief closure due to snow
Caltrans closed Highway 154 at the State Route 246 and 192 Junctions due to snow from 12:43 p.m. to 2:40 p.m.…
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Personal safety issues rise to the forefront for many people after recent attacks
Personal safety reminders are in the forefront after recent attacks in popular public areas Santa Barbara and Pismo Beach. They include locking…
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Some Santa Barbara parks will get new turf with federal funds
Fencing is up at Alameda Park in Santa Barbara where renovations are taking place funded by federal dollars from a Covid relief budget. The park was…
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Dave’s Drip House opens new ice cream spot during the coldest time of the year
Dave’s Drip House is now offering funnel cakes, homemake ice cream sandwiches, and cereal swirl ice cream creations at its location near Goleta. The…
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Congressman Salud Carbajal secures $1 million for the Marian Regional Medical Center’s OB/GYN Residency Program
Congressman Salud Carbajal (CA-24) delivered a $1,000,000 dollar check today to the Santa Maria Marian Regional Medical Center to help provide a…
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Goleta Beach welcomes back visitors with its partial reopening; more work still ahead
Goleta Beach is partially reopened after it sustained storm damage in January. There’s still work planned for the eastern end and the…
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The Foodbank of Santa Barbara County is bolstered by $1.5-million in federal funds for new Sharehouse warehouse building
The Foodbank of Santa Barbara County has received federal funds to help renovate a building in Goleta as its new Sharehouse. The project should be…
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Businesses expect an economic boost with the Santa Barbara International Film Festival day and night events
Area business hope to see an economic impact from the Santa Barbara International Film Festival. The boost comes at a normally slower time of the…
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Santa Barbara County School Districts and Unions call for affordable housing in letter to Board of Supervisors
Santa Barbara County School Districts and Unions have sent a letter to the Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors ahead of the Housing Element…
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Neighborhood Clinic expansion hits a bump in the road with a Santa Barbara Westside parking issueÂ
The Santa Barbara Neighborhood Clinic is working on parking issues prior to an appeal of its proposed project on Micheltorena St. to serve the…
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