Santa Barbara Wildlife Care Network opens new hospital
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – The Santa Barbara Wildlife Care Network has a new hospital. Wild animals like tiny birds now have a hospital where they can…
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Vietnam Veterans honored and funds arrive for improvements to the Veterans building in Santa Barbara
The Veterans Memorial building in Santa Barbara will be one of several sites to receive federal funds for upgrades. Overall $9.5-million in federal…
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Santa Barbara City Council votes to pour $2 million into water reserves fund
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – Santa Barbara City Council members heard about additional water conservation opportunities on Tuesday – one day after…
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Santa Barbara City Boards and Commissions to return in-person meetings this week
The Santa Barbara City Boards and Commissions announced Tuesday that it will return to in-person meetings on Friday, April 1,…
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Disability issues raised in Santa Barbara march
The Santa Barbara promenade has had ADA access issues the city has been aggressively correcting. That includes spacing on sidewalks and proper…
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Spring break travel still in high gear for many people despite surging gas prices
Gas price increases have not kept many people home for their Spring break especially if they have plans in place and reservations on the books. This…
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Special hearing on maritime safety held in Santa Barbara
A special hearing on maritime safety issues has been held in Santa Barbara. It follows the fatal Conception dive boat tragedy in…
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Muscle car owner says a fill-up runs $140. but loves his wheels
With the rising gas prices, a muscle car fill up can now run $140. …
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Rising gas prices take a bite out of some delivery drivers who pay out of pocket for a fill up
Gas price increases are taking a bite out of the pay from delivery drivers who are paying out of pocket for a fill…
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Ventura County Executive Officer resigns after being placed on immediate administrative leave
VENTURA COUNTY, Calif. – Ventura County Executive Officer Mike Powers announced his retirement, effective immediately, on March 11 – just two…
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Pandemic never cut out in-person meetings for Santa Barbara County Supervisors
The Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors have met live through the two-year pandemic when many other boards and commissions went…
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Grover Beach concludes districting process and selects map to be used in future elections
The city of Grover Beach on Monday adopted a new four-district city council map and concluded its nine-month districting…
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Bill Brown officially kicks off re-election campaign for Santa Barbara County Sheriff
Bill Brown officially kicked off his re-election campaign for Santa Barbara County Sheriff during an announcement ceremony Wednesday…
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First cruise ship since 2020 arrives in Santa Barbara with 2269 passengers
The first cruise ship since 2020 has arrived in Santa Barbara. The Majestic Princess will be one of 17 this spring. An estimated 31 will come to…
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Santa Maria City Council votes on redistricting map for future elections
Santa Maria City Council decided to adopt “Minimal Change Plan B Map” on Tuesday night, one of the six district maps proposed for future district…
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City of Grover Beach uses COVID-19 relief funds to purchase property for homeless housing facility
GROVER BEACH, Calif. – The Grover Beach City Council unanimously voted on Monday to purchase a vacant property with federal COVID-19 relief funds…
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COVID-19 cases continue to drop in Santa Barbara County but masks are recommended in some cases
COVID vaccinations in Santa Barbara County have resulted in 72 percent of the eligible population fully vaccinated. The rise in cases in January…
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Carpinteria City Council unanimously votes in favor of skate park bid
CARPINTERIA, Calif.-The Carpinteria City Council voted unanimously to move forward with a skate park construction project by accepting the city’s one…
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Solvang City Council approves reopening of Copenhagen Drive with 3-2 vote
Solvang approved its plan to reopen Copenhagen Drive with a 3-2 vote at the City Council Meeting on Monday…
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Carpinteria skate park bid higher than city planned
The Carpinteria skatepark plan is estimated to cost $2-million, which is higher than anticipated by the…
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