Clean Energy Storage Proposal halted for historic Morro Bay power plant
MORRO BAY, Calif. – A California lawmaker is calling for an end to the Morro Bay battery energy project following a fire at a lithium battery…
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UC Santa Barbara opens a new Gaucho Shop in downtown Santa Barbara at the same time a multi-unit housing purchase is made
A new UC Santa Barbara Gaucho shop has opened in downtown Santa Barbara. UCSB has also purchased real estate for staff and faculty housing…
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Trump’s inauguration spurs growing fears of deportation among undocumented immigrants, Santa Barbara fights back
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — Karen Lopez- Saavedra lights up when she talks about Santa Barbara. Though she has lived here since she was 6 years old,…
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Santa Maria Fire Chief to discuss fire department readiness at City Council meeting
In light of the recent catastrophic Los Angeles area fires, Santa Maria Fire Chief Brad Dandridge is set to make a special presentation at the Santa…
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Roy Lee and the American Dream
CARPINTERIA, Calif – It’s a tale of two Americas. Vowing to make good on a top campaign promise that whipped his followers into an anti-immigrant…
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Developer Rick Caruso talks about rebuilding following fires
MONTECITO, Calif. — Developer Rick Caruso, who built and owns the Rosewood Miramar Beach in Montecito, is speaking out about his Palisades…
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The Santa Barbara International Film Festival celebrates 40 years
The Santa Barbara International Film Festival runs Feb. 4-15, 2025. It begins a few days after the Oscar…
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Metrolink commuter train plan is rolling along for a Santa Barbara and Goleta launch in the fall
The Santa Barbara County Association of Governments is supporting a Metrolink plan for the fall. Tickets would be $5. each…
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La Posada Interim Housing Community reaches 6 month mark since opening in Santa Barbara
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – Just over six months ago, residents moved into all 80 units at La Posada Village in Santa Barbara. Clinton Miller is one of…
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New city manager ready to help ‘move Santa Maria in a positive direction’
Just a month-and-a-half after starting his new job, Santa Maria City Manager David Rowlands is still settling into the position that will help direct…
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Solvang begins construction on a new senior center that will serve the community for generations
Groundbreaking took place for the new $5-million Solvang Senior Center. It should be open in June of…
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The Coming Crackdown on Greenhouse Cannabis
CARPINTERIA, Calif.– In a dramatic course correction on Tuesday, the new county Board of Supervisors set in motion a requirement for the use of…
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Upcoming 7th Annual News Channel MLK Day of Service Blood Drive to help restock low supplies
News Channel 3-12, along with Vitalant, is aiming to boost critically low blood supplies during the upcoming MLK Day of Service Blood…
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U.S. Attorney for the Central District of California Martin Estrada resigns from his position
LOS ANGELES, Calif. – On Tuesday, U.S. Attorney for the Central District of California Martin Estrada tendered his resignation to the President of…
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County Supervisors Open a “New Chapter” on Cannabis Industry Regulation
CARPINTERIA, Calif. – Wasting no time in the New Year, two members of the new county Board of Supervisors have scheduled a hearing for next Tuesday…
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Phone free classroom policies are getting High Marks
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – Phone-free classroom policies are getting high marks in the Santa Barbara Unified School District. They are also inspiring…
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State Street is closed in one direction for undercrossing work
A State Street closure is in effect while a sidewalk project is worked on. Traffic is…
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New K-9s join the Santa Barbara Sheriff’s Department
Santa Barbara County now has new K9’s through a community donation.
That brings the total to five countywide including two specifically for narcotics…
Cold Spring Arch bridge receives Santa Barbara County historic designation
The Cold Spring Canyon Bridge in Santa Barbara County is now a historic landmark. It is at the top of San Marcos…
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Santa Barbara Supervisors begin 2025 with a new member, goals and live music
The Santa Barbara Supervisors swearing in ceremony featured two returning supervisors and a new one. Laura Capps is the new board…
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