SLO County seeking poll workers for upcoming November General Election
The San Luis Obispo County Elections Office is putting out a call to the public seeking poll workers for the upcoming General Election in…
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Special Old Spanish Days anniversary celebration begins with Mercado opening, food and dancing
Old Spanish Days opens in Santa Barbara with the Mercado de la Guerra for four days. It’s the 100th anniversary of Old Spanish…
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Atascadero approves local sales tax extension for November ballot
The Atascadero City Council approved the inclusion of Measure L-24, a proposal to extend an existing sales tax used for road repairs, on the November…
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Ambulance service providers spark contract debate in Santa Barbara County
SANTA BARBARA, Calif.-Fire Chiefs Association spokesperson Chris Mailes said there is a wave across the state of California to move toward fire-based…
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SLO County to host national poll worker recruitment day for 4th straight year
The SLO County Elections Office announced Aug. 1 as the fourth annual national poll worker recruitment day.…
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Santa Barbara’s Greater Hispanic Chamber of Commerce highlights accomplishments during Fiesta
The Greater Santa Barbara Hispanic Chamber of Commerce is hoping to highlight its accomplishments at a pre-Fiesta gathering. There have been many…
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Mercado construction underway for the 100th anniversary of Old Spanish Days
El Mercado De La Guerra is under construction to be ready for the 100th anniversary of Old Spanish Days in Santa Barbara. Thousand of people are…
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Santa Barbara’s short-term lodging tax comes in below budget for Fiscal Year 2024
The City of Santa Barbara announced that $3.3 million dollars has been collected from Transient Occupancy Taxes for June, the final month of the…
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Closed Rite Aid building in Carpinteria could be a new community and senior center
The closed Rite Aid building in Carpinteria could be a new community center. A city review and search for funding is underway for a possible…
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El Mercado De la Guerra takes on a special look for 2024 Old Spanish Days
Fiesta 2024 will feature a traditional Mercado de la Guerra in Santa Barbara with the public encouraged to connect out to State Street and a stage at…
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El Presidente encourages Fiesta decorations all over Santa Barbara
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – The 100th anniversary celebration of Old Spanish Days will be a chance for residents and businesses to decorate throughout…
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New plan to increase jobs and economic vitality involves the South Coast Chamber and Santa Barbara City
An economic plan for downtown Santa Barbara could involve the South Coast Chamber of Commerce. The city is considering a…
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Drivers dealing with mile-long divide on N101 in Montecito
MONTECITO, Calif.-Drivers may have been stuck in traffic on the N101 trying to get to or through Montecito on Sunday when they heard the big…
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State Street downtown changes could feature different designs on different blocks
Some State Street plans in downtown Santa Barbara include a possible flat scape and small transit shuttles. The city is looking at suggestions for…
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Central Coast reacts to Biden dropping out of presidential race
Sitting President Joe Biden shocked the nation with a historic decision to withdraw from his nomination as the Democratic candidate for this upcoming…
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Biden will not seek reelection; endorses Harris
By Michael Williams, CNN Washington (CNN) — President Joe Biden ended his reelection bid and endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris to succeed…
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Veterans Stand Up provide vital services and lunch in Santa Barbara
A Veterans Stand Up event is taking place to assist veterans with multiple service needs. It will be held at the Veterans Memorial Building on…
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Santa Barbara County delegate attends Republican National Convention
SANTA BARBARA, Calif.-Locals are experiencing the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee Wisconsin firsthand. Bobbi McGinnis, the Chair of the…
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Restaurant owner shocked to find outside dining parklet taken down after missing removal deadline
Nutbelly Pizzeria in Carpinteria has had its outside dining parklet taken down but the owner says she was not contacted. The city’s policy and…
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School Board approves tentative agreements between Santa Barbara Teachers’ Association and district
SANTA BARBARA, Calif.-The Santa Barbara Unified School Board unanimously approved tentative agreements between the Santa Barbara Teachers’…
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