Travel Expert Rick Steves spends an evening in Santa Barbara
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – Fans of travel expert Rick Steves learned that even experts can miss connections. “I woke up very early in Columbus,…
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Santa Barbara Protest Returns at Tesla Dealership to Criticize Elon Musk’s Cost-Cutting Measures
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — A protest was held outside a Tesla dealership in Santa Barbara in response to Elon Musk’s alliance with the Trump…
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Santa Barbara County Moves to Curb Cannabis Odor in Carpinteria Valley
CARPINTERIA, Calif. — Santa Barbara County officials are tightening regulations on cannabis greenhouse operations to address persistent odor…
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Proposed SNAP Budget Cuts: Carbajal and Republicans React
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif. — House Republicans last week passed a proposed budget that would cut funding to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance…
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New 75 mph e-bikes are among those targeted in new Santa Barbara ordinance up for a vote
Reckless bike riding on high speed e-bikes is an issue in front of Santa Barbara leaders Tuesday. Tougher rules, an impound program and a diversion…
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Will California Ban Disposable Vapes? Lawmakers Push for Environmental Protection
ISLA VISTA, Calif. — Lawmakers have introduced a bill that would ban the sale of disposable vapes in California. The proposal comes as plastic…
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Immigration Policies Impact Santa Barbara Businesses: Owners Speak Out on ICE Concerns
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – Business owners in Santa Barbara are feeling the effects of immigration policies and increased enforcement by U.S.…
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Santa Barbara’s Downtown Organization awards individuals and businesses for contributions in the last year
The Mujeras Makers Market was honored as Business Champion of the Year in Santa Barbara. It started out as a small parking lot set up four years ago…
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Santa Maria to explore consolidating bus services with Guadalupe
The Santa Maria City Council gave the green light on Tuesday night for city staff to begin exploring the potential consolidation of bus services with…
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Students Demand 2-Mile ICE-Free Zones in Santa Maria Walkout
SANTA MARIA, Calif. — Students from multiple Santa Maria schools walked out of class Tuesday and marched to City Hall, urging the city to prevent…
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Low-income housing development at former Santa Maria drive-in property moves closer to construction
The long-planned low-income housing development to be built on the property of the Hi-Way Drive In in Santa Maria has a chance Tuesday night to move…
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Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco announces California governor campaign
RIVERSIDE, Calif. (KESQ) – Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco formally announced his candidacy for governor of California on Monday. “I am running…
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Protestors take to the streets on Presidents Day to send a message to Trump administration
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif. — Dozens of people gathered in Santa Barbara, Carpinteria, and San Luis Obispo holding signs reading “Protect…
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Film festival followers find their way back to downtown Santa Barbara and businesses see the difference
Pizza orders went up significantly at the Cali-Forno Pizzeria in downtown during the Santa Barbara International Film Festival. The restaurant is…
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Protesters Gather Outside Santa Barbara Tesla Dealership Over Musk’s Government Role
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – Protesters lined the street outside the Santa Barbara Tesla dealership on Saturday in response to Elon Musk’s…
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Ventura College students protest against autocracy prior to 50501 nationwide rally
VENTURA, Calif. – Ventura College students held a rally last week to fight injustice. One sign read, “Fight ignorance, not immigrants,” while…
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More of the Carpinteria bluffs will be preserved from development
A piece of the Carpinteria bluffs has been bought and it will be preserved next to other areas that will also no longer be…
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Santa Barbara Politicians Debate Tariffs, Diversity Policies Under Trump Administration
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – As the Trump administration enacts sweeping policy changes, local politicians are weighing in on two key issues: reciprocal…
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Santa Maria looking for community input to help guide city growth for the next 20-30 years
The City of Santa Maria is reaching out to the community and seeking public input at it work towards updating its General…
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Isla Vista property owners told an inspection plan could be ready by summer
County supervisor Laura Capps is supporting an inspection process for Isla Vista bluff top properties. She says many violations inside and out are…
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