TAKE A LOOK AT THIS: “Just Spotted on State Street”
Scenic Santa Barbara has a lot of picturesque locations that attract many tourists from all over the world. So when a local saw what appeared to be a…
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Hundreds of bicyclists passing through the Central Coast this week during annual AIDS/LifeCycle ride
The annual AIDS/LifeCycle bike ride is bringing hundreds of bicyclists to the Central Coast over the next several…
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The 2023 California Mid-State Fair by the numbers and official competition winners
The 77th annual California Mid-State Fair has completed its 12-day run with its “Shake, Rattle, and Roll”…
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Final set up and preparations taking place one day before start of Santa Barbara County Fair
With just hours to go until the official opening of the 130th Annual Santa Barbara County Fair, final preparations are taking place all across the…
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Hundreds of cyclists pedaling through the Central Coast this week during annual AIDS/Lifecycle ride
The annual AIDS/Lifecycle bike ride is now pedaling through the Central Coast this week, bringing more than 1,400 cyclists and hundreds of other…
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Blue Angels flight fulfills reporter’s longtime bucket list
POINT MUGU, Calif.-The first time I had the opportunity to fly with the U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron Blue Angels more than two decades ago…
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Santa Maria looking to further enhance public art displays in the city
The City of Santa Maria is looking to further enhance public art displays in the city through a proposed partnership with a local non-profit…
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Fr. Larry Gosselin gives water skiing a try in his Franciscan habit
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON-Father Larry Gosselin of Old Mission Santa Barbara has a great sense of humor and said he tried to “walk on water” while in…
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French bulldog stolen from backyard shocks Nipomo family
A Nipomo family is shocked and angry after its French bulldog was stolen from its backyard Thursday…
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Renewed enthusiasm and a new route all part of the Santa Barbara Summer Solstice celebration
The Santa Barbara Summer Solstice parade has a new route this year on Santa Barbara Street. The workshop to design floats and costumes is open and…
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Beachgoers flock to the coast seeking relief from hot temperatures
As temperatures soared into the 80s and 90s in some places, Central Coast beaches were a popular place on Wednesday to seek some measure of…
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Popular Santa Maria skate park removed for renovations
The popular Santa Maria skate park in Fletcher Park located near the busy Crossroads Center has been completely removed for upcoming…
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Return of guest readers help local schools celebrate Read Across America Day
Local schools welcomed back guest readers for the first time in two years to help take part in Read Across America, the national education event that…
Continue Reading Santa Maria City Council to receive update on public art master plan
The Santa Maria City Council is scheduled to hear an update on the city’s Public Art Master Plan at tonight’s council…
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Local businesses scoring big with Rams-49ers playoff matchup set for this weekend
With the Los Angeles Rams and San Francisco 49ers set to face off this Sunday in the NFC Championship Game, some local businesses are scoring big as…
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Initial construction begins on long-planned Nipomo skate park
The first phase of construction has started on the long-planned and much-awaited Nipomo Skate…
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A look back at the top stories of 2021 throughout our area
These are the top stories that stayed with us in 2021.…
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What happens when a NewsChannel reporter is stranded in the snow?
NewsChannel reporter Scott Sheahen is among thousands of Americans stuck at their holiday destination due to flight cancellations. He gives us a live…
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19th Century replica ship built in New England en route to new home at Channel Islands Harbor
VENTURA, Calif. – A tall ship built in New England is on the way to the Central Coast. The “Mystic Whaler” is currently in Mexico and it will soon…
Continue ReadingAfter 78 years of waiting, this 97-year-old WWII veteran finally got his high school diploma
By Sara Smart, CNN One high school in Tacoma, Washington, recently honored a former student who wasn’t able to get his diploma 78 years ago.…
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