Santa Barbara region experiences summer economic post-pandemic plateau
After two years of an economic boost post-pandemic, the Santa Barbara region is experiencing a decline in reported summer hotel stays and retail…
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Elizabeth Poett, star of “Ranch to Table,” debuts cookbook celebrating Central Coast ranch life
Local rancher Elizabeth Poett, known for her role on HBOMax’s “Ranch to Table,” is about to release her first cookbook, “THE RANCH TABLE: Recipes…
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Goleta Lemon Festival announces 30th anniversary lineup for Sept. 30 – Oct. 1 weekend
The Goleta Lemon Festival announced it will return to Goleta for its 30th anniversary over the Sept. 30 – Oct. 1 weekend with a full entertainment…
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Goleta Beach grows by six acres after nearly being wiped out in the winter storms
Goleta Beach Park has come back after sand was wiped out in the winter storms. Sediment from upstream has been brought to the…
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New trees grow across neighborhoods in Santa Barbara
Thanks to a $20,000 grant from Santa Barbara Beautiful, a nonprofit dedicated to enhancing Santa Barbara’s beauty, the Urban Forestry Program…
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Santa Maria embarks on major street and road repair projects
Lane closures are expected for several months during construction on major street and road projects in Santa…
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Hunger Action Day is a call to action in Santa Barbara County where thousands need food help
The Food Bank of Santa Barbara County details solutions to food insecurity on Hunger Action Day. There are an estimated 200,000 people who don’t…
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Unemployment rate in Tri-Counties increases from July
Despite California’s unemployment rate staying the same, the unemployment rate in the Tri-Counties has increased since July, according to the state’s…
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Higher gas prices hit the Central Coast, some areas see prices above $6 per gallon
Gas prices on the Central Coast continue to rise, putting further financial pressure on commuters, truckers and local…
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Alpha Resource Center gets $140,000 for upgrades
The Alpha Resource Center in Santa Barbara is improving the safety and comfort for clients with…
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Alta Music Festival comes to Avila Beach Golf Resort this September
The Alta Music Festival is coming to the Avila Beach Golf Resort this September.…
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Ventura’s first cannabis dispensary officially opens
Ventura’s first cannabis dispensary, Embarc, has officially…
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Over-the-counter Narcan still hard to find
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif.-Narcan can now be sold over-the-counter nationwide, but locally it is still hard to find. It was already sold out at…
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Viva el Arte de Santa Barbara offers free performances this weekend
SANTA BARBARA, Calif.-Viva el Arte de Santa Barbara is hosting 3 free public performances. It is part of the UCSB Arts and Lectures series. Perla…
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Paddle Out Party event for the Santa Barbara Maritime Museum will raise funds for annual activities
The annual Paddle Out Party will benefit the Santa Barbara Maritime Museum. The event takes place Sunday 9 a.m. to 1…
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Foodbank of Santa Barbara County sends relief to Maui wildfire victims
The Foodbank of Santa Barbara County is sending 17,000 pounds of rice as part of the ongoing relief effort for the victims of the wildfire that…
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Central Coast residents fear the Cuyama Valley will be over taken by corporate farmers
Central Coast residents fear they will be pushed out of the Cuyama Valley after two giant growers sued all…
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New paint goes down at Skater’s Point in Santa Barbara
The Skater’s Point skateboarding shite is getting a fresh coat of paint with the help of a team of volunteers. The one day project will spruce up…
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Experian agrees to injunction and $650,000 civil penalty over commercial emails to customers
ConsumerInfo.com Inc., which does business as Experian Consumer Services (Experian), has agreed to a permanent injunction and to pay a $650,000 civil…
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Senior Socials in Carpinteria: Senior recreational program explodes in popularity
The south coast city of Carpinteria is home to a lot of people with a lot of life history. Almost a third of the people here are over the age of…
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