Stricter permits on the table for outdoor cannabis projects in Santa Barbara County
After years of controversy, Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors may tighten the…
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Explore Ecology leads Coastal Cleanup Day along the Santa Barbara County shores
Discarded masks and other trash will be among the targeted items during the annual Coastal Cleanup Day organized by Explore Ecology from Carpinteria…
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Avocado Festival goes virtual but the poster and collectibles are for real in 2021
The 2021 Avocado Festival poster was revealed by artist Laurie Shaw-Kunz (r) and board member Emily Miles. The event will be virtual this year, with…
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Democrats push for changes to California recall efforts
Republicans say they will seek to ensure the proposals protect voters’ ability to hold politicians…
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Majority of Lompoc residents vote ‘Yes’ on cannabis tax increase during Recall Election
Lompoc voters chose to pass Measure Q on Tuesday with 76% voting in favor of the cannabis tax…
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Voters on the Central Coast react to California recall results
Voters react to Governor Newsom keeping his job on Wednesday.…
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Political Analyst on recall election costs, baseless accusations of ‘fraud,’ and problematic ‘peaceful transfer of power’
Jerry Roberts, political analyst and veteran journalist, is sharing his knowledge and input with local viewers during Tuesday’s live election…
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Every voter has a story: Santa Barbara residents show up in person to vote on recall election
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif. – When Sandor Juhasz voted he felt proud. The voter from Hungary just became a citizen. The Santa Barbara resident said…
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SLO County holding first elections since controversial departure of clerk-recorder
San Luis Obispo County is holding its first election since the recent departure of clerk-recorder Tommy…
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COVID case decline reported again in Santa Barbara County after a recent increase
COVID vaccinations are increasing in areas where the numbers were recently lower in Santa Barbara County. That includes Santa Maria, Vandenberg…
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ELECTION DAY: Biden makes push for Newsom as recall nears end
President Joe Biden headlined a closing rally for Newsom south of Los Angeles, depicting leading Republican Larry Elder as a “clone” of former…
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More than 40 percent of Santa Barbara County voters voted early
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif. A constant stream of voters dropped their ballots into official drop boxes the day before Election Day. Nick Krohta of…
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Elections officials offer security links for voters with questions about their ballots
Special election boxes and enhanced security are in place for the California recall…
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Santa Barbara Police host 9/11 tribute
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. Santa Barbara Police hosted a 9/11 tribute called “We Will Not Forget.” It took place at the Santa Barbara County Courthouse…
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Santa Barbara’s bird refuge water level drops, revealing another sign of the ongoing drought
The Andree Clark Bird Refuge in Santa Barbara is becoming a solid indicator of the lack of rain this year. There are also complaints of an odor as…
Continue Reading Recall election to carry a price tag in Santa Barbara County of $2.8 million
The recall election Tuesday will cost Santa Barbara County $2.8 million according to Registrar of Voters Joe…
Continue Reading Recall returns so far give a slight percentage edge to Democrats in Santa Barbara County
Ballots coming in with days to go in the California recall election show Democrats have a slight edge. Santa Barbara is the city with the most…
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Hispanic women show business strength during pandemic
A recent study shows businesses owned by Hispanic women have held up during the pandemic. The Teeny Bikini in Santa Barbara is a start up that fits…
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Goleta votes to use grant money to help the homeless
GOLETA, Calif. The Goleta City Council voted unanimously to allocated money from a Community Development Block Grant to help people experiencing…
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Larry Elder makes campaign swing through Santa Barbara days before the recall vote
Candidate Larry Elder is stopping for a rally in Santa Barbara Wednesday afternoon at the Courthouse Sunken…
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