Local educators react to Texas shooting
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – Educators, school board members, parents, and grandparents headed to their local school board meeting with heavy hearts on…
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Non-English speaking population is a focus for emergency communications heading into high fire season
Emergency messages in English and Spanish will be a priority during the 2022 high fire season and other emergency situations. A special priority…
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Homeless camp at the base of Highway 154 may be cleared out as occupants get housing
A homeless camp at the base of Highway 154 may soon get removed when the occupants move inside a government funded…
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Traffic pattern change planned in Santa Barbara’s downtown
A one-way section of Anacapa street in Santa Barbara is expected to have a traffic pattern change soon. It would be for one…
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Voter registration deadline arrives but state rules make it easier than ever to still cast a ballot until election day
The election registration deadline has arrived for the June 7 primary. Those who miss it can still register on line or in person and vote thanks to…
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Salud Carbajal running for re-election in U.S. Congress, 24th District race
Salud Carbajal running for re-election in U.S. Congress, 24th…
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Dr. Brad Allen running for U.S. Congress, 24th District
Dr. Brad Allen running for U.S. Congress, 24th…
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Jeff Frankenfield running for U.S. Congress, 24th District
Jeff Frankenfield running for U.S. Congress, 24th…
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Michele Weslander-Quaid running for U.S. Congress, 24th District
Michele Weslander-Quaid running for U.S. Congress, 24th…
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A major paving project on the Santa Barbara waterfront begins Monday
Paving begins Monday on Cabrillo Boulevard in Santa Barbara in a busy waterfront area. The project will last about a…
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Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Race
The Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s race pits incumbent Bill Brown against challenger and current deputy Lieutenant Juan Camarena. We interviewed both…
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High fire season is underway with additional resources ready at the first sign of smoke
High fire season will bring a full brush response including aircraft for a vegetation fire of any size. A new Firehawk helicopter has just been…
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Students speak out as part of the ‘State of the Schools’ address in Santa Barbara
The State of the Schools message in Santa Barbara focused post-pandemic on solutions going forward.
Students were among the…
Santa Barbara mayoral debate video wins national award
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – A video of a local Santa Barbara mayoral debate from August 2021 won a national award for Best Virtual Event video in the…
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Latino business honors will be presented in a ‘Grammy-style’ event in Santa Barbara
Latino business awards will be handed out Saturday night.
It will be an entertainment and honors…
It’s ‘crunch time’ for goats and sheep in urgent fire protection efforts for Santa Barbara front country
Sheep and goats are actively being used for fire prevention projects.
They get in to areas that are often difficult for crews or full of poison…
Public works staff meets with community to showcase equipment and answer questions
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Works department meet and greet is taking place. That will give the public a chance to talk about everything including…
San Luis Obispo County Clerk-Recorder Race
Candidates seek public trust, transparency and integrity in San Luis Obispo County Clerk-Recorder…
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Pismo Beach to discuss enacting tougher water use restrictions
Pismo Beach to consider water restrictions in due to worsening drought conditions.…
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Carpinteria considers restrictions on chain stores to keep the small town feel
The Carpinteria City Council is considering some restrictions on chain type businesses. They want to preserve a small town…
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