Electric shuttles in Santa Barbara still requested but remain sidelined
The electric shuttle bus in Santa Barbara remains sidelined during the pandemic. Some are hoping it is part of a new downtown transportation plan. …
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Rain brings challenges to holiday drivers and last-minute shoppers on the Central Coast
Heavy rain made it difficult to get around in the Santa Barbara Funk Zone. Flooding signs were posted at several…
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Trump touts effectiveness of Covid-19 vaccine
In the interview with Owens, Trump championed his administration’s efforts to develop Covid…
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California sets Feb. 1 deadline for health worker boosters
By ADAM BEAM Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California’s roughly 2.5 million health care workers have until Feb. 1 to get a…
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Biden negative for COVID-19 after close contact, VP exposed
By DARLENE SUPERVILLE Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House says President Joe Biden has tested negative for COVID-19. Vice President…
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Federal funds coming to help with MTD bus service and other transportation needs
MTD bus services will benefit from new federal transportation…
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SLO County redistricting faces legal challenge
The board voted 3-2 to approve what’s become known as the “Patten…
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Rain runoff report ready for Montecito community meeting
Regrowth in the Montecito Hills has been significant since the 2018 mudflow. Residents will learn more in a community meeting…
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Santa Barbara County redistricting commission to discuss final draft map at Wednesday night meeting
The redistricting commission is holding a public meeting to potentially finalize a…
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Adjusted routes, more stops and new name coming to Santa Maria bus service
The city’s public works department is hoping to roll out the changes over the next several…
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Lompoc City appoints new City Manager
The City of Lompoc has found its new City Manager on Wednesday.…
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State funding future, cannabis income concerns emerge in advance planning for Santa Barbara County budget
Cannabis income may slow down in Santa Barbara County due to the increase in the product throughout California. Overall the Santa Barbara County…
Continue Reading Devin Nunes says he’s leaving Congress by the end of the year
Trump praised Nunes in the media group’s statement, calling him “a fighter and a…
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Street vendors may face new rules in Santa Barbara
Street vendors in Santa Barbara are expected to be facing new rules in the future. Exceptions will be made during Old Spanish…
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Bob Dole to lie in state Thursday at the US Capitol
CNN By Ted Barrett, Veronica Stracqualursi and Shawna Mizelle, CNN Former Senate majority leader and 1996 Republican presidential nominee Bob Dole…
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Dignity Moves breaks ground
SANTA BARBARA, Calif.-A ribbon cutting took place on Sunday for a new nonprofit called DignityMoves. DignityMoves is working on ways to deliver cost…
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Chick-fil-A drive-thru continues to cause traffic congestion in Santa Barbara
The City of Santa Barbara is working with Chick-fil-A to improve traffic congestion due to the drive-thru line on upper State…
Continue Reading Santa Barbara County Redistricting Commission select top three maps
In the meeting, five maps will be looked at and the commission will select the top…
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SLO County supervisors select new district map
The San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors will select a new districting map today at a special meeting beginning at 9…
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Court upholds California ban on high-capacity magazines
By DON THOMPSON Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — A panel of the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has upheld California’s ban on…
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