Gov. Newsom, family leave state for Thanksgiving
The Governor’s Office usually announces it anytime Newsom leaves the state, even if it is only for a few hours.…
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Traffic victims remembered during Day of Remembrance ceremony in Port Hueneme
PORT HUENEME, Calif.- People who are fed up with fatal traffic accidents near Port Hueneme’s “Green Mile” took part in an International World Day of…
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SLO County Redistricting: Supervisors focus in on 2 proposals
The San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors is expected to narrow its redistricting choices before making a final decision next…
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Lompoc library system ditches late fees
Previously, the Lompoc Public Library charged 25 cents per day for each late item.…
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Lompoc city manager leaving for job in Northern California
One of the biggest challenges he sees for the city is finding and hiring enough staff to run recreational…
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With winter coming, hard hit Arroyo Hondo preserve holding up after damaging Alisal fire
The Arroyo Hondo preserve is recovering from the impacts of the Alisal fire in October. Future rains could trigger mud…
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Regional fire dispatch planning underway in Santa Barbara County for several agencies
A regional fire and medical dispatch center is in the planning stages in Santa Barbara County. The plan also calls for a $13-million building for…
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Grand Jury: Remote learning due to pandemic left some students behind academically, emotionally
The Santa Barbara County Grand Jury has released its findings on remote learning and its impacts on young…
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Long range plans for State Street will include public outreach and many design ideas
Plans to improve the State Street promenade will have months of analysis and include many options for design, art, landscaping and transportation. …
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California has the highest gas prices in the country
America’s largest state by population has the highest gas prices in the country. The national average dropped slightly to $3.416…
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Climate concerns heat up in Santa Barbara County with a new report on what’s at risk
Climate change studies in Santa Barbara County are underway to identify vulnerable areas and…
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COVID hospitalization in Santa Barbara County becomes a concern again
Santa Barbara County says vaccination rates are higher in the south county than the north county. New concerns arise about the virus going into the…
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Proposed national marine sanctuary named for Chumash advances to public comment
The designation was proposed in 2015 by the Northern Chumash Tribal…
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New Santa Barbara jail set to open county looks into remodeling current facility
A new jail for Santa Barbara County is set to open after years of funding and planning efforts. The current jail near Goleta is also expected to be…
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Hotel housing for students continues in Goleta
GOLETA, Calif. – When it comes to housing, the University of California, Santa Barbara has been in the spotlight. At the beginning of the fall…
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Recent homeless deaths raise concerns as warming centers now set to open in Santa Barbara County
Several homeless deaths recently in Santa Barbara have raised concerns as warming centers open for the cold months. There will continue to be daily…
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City of Goleta plans to sue UCSB for failing to provide adequate student housing
The increased enrollment also is taxing for the city’s public resources and services, the city…
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Uncontested winner Eric Friedman has ‘big picture’ view of Santa Barbara for his next five years
Re-elected Santa Barbara City Councilman Eric Friedman has a work load inside and outside of his district. He also has a second…
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Santa Barbara mayor reflects on career as voters elect new leadership
Murillo says she has congratulated Rowse on his win and will work to ensure a smooth…
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Rowse ready to take over Mayor’s seat in Santa Barbara when final 3912 votes are counted
Randy Rowse is ready to take over as the Santa Barbara Mayor once the final votes are tabulated. He holds a solid…
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