Perseverance rover prepares to collect Martian samples that will be sent to Earth
By Ashley Strickland, CNN Almost a year after NASA’s Perseverance rover was launched on its nearly seven-month journey to Mars, the robotic…
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A man with Alzheimer’s forgot he was married, and fell in love with his wife all over again
Lisa said it was easy to see that something about her husband was changing, but coming to terms with their new reality was…
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Cal Poly study says rattlesnakes may benefit from climate change
Researchers found that rattlesnakes prefer warm temperatures of between 86-89…
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Hundreds of goats brought into a Solvang park to clear brush
The goats play an important role in reducing fire risk.…
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Danish Days returning to Solvang this fall
Planning is in its early stages but organizers say more details will be released in the coming weeks.…
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Oxnard woman given ‘Second Chance’ at a perfect smile
An Oxnard woman is getting a second chance to smile on Friday.…
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Senior Nutrition Program Garden continuing to provide food for seniors as demand grows
COVID-19 case numbers are improving, but the meal program won’t…
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Coachella announces 2022 dates as live music makes a comeback
The Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in Indio will be held April 15 to 17 and 22 to 24 of next year, according to Coachella’s…
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Popular Nipomo restaurant closes after nearly 50 years in business
Little Jocko’s, a popular restaurant in Nipomo, is getting ready to serve its last customers after nearly 50 years in business.…
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Hundreds of Joshes battle it out with pool noodles to defend their name
Hundreds of people named Josh from around the United States have fought over their shared name with pool noodles in a Nebraska field. Sure, that…
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Ventura exploring plans to keep ‘Main Street Moves’ permanently
Downtown Ventura plans to keep streets closed so restaurants and businesses can be outdoor through at least January of next year, and there is talk…
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Makeshift Nipomo skatepark demolished to begin construction on new shopping center
The makeshift skatepark in Nipomo located at the site of the old recreation center has been demolished to kickoff construction of a recently approved…
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COVID-19 still forcing cancellations and postponements of popular community events
The COVID-19 pandemic is still wreaking havoc on large-scale community events, such as the Santa Maria Elks Rodeo & Parade and Santa Barbara…
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Dana Adobe in Nipomo celebrates reopening after one-year closure
After being closed for the past year due to COVID-19, the DANA Adobe & Cultural Center reopens to visitors with a new exhibit highlighting the…
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SLO bars celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with health measures in place
One year after not being able to sell alcohol on St. Patrick’s Day, San Luis Obispo bars hold festive holiday celebrations on Wednesday with several…
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Giant red stiletto off 101 near Ventura gives commuters something to ponder
Drivers leaving Ventura on the 101 and heading toward Santa Barbara are likely to notice something red and do a…
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139-year-old house rolls to new San Francisco address
Along the route, parking meters were ripped up, tree limbs were trimmed and traffic signs were…
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1st clone of US endangered species, a ferret, announced
Scientists have cloned the first U.S. endangered species, a black-footed ferret duplicated from the genes of an animal that died over 30 years…
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Incredible new images shared by Perseverance rover after Mars landing
After safely landing on the surface of Mars Thursday, NASA’s Perseverance rover has sent back a never-before-seen view: what it looks like to…
Continue ReadingJust six feet wide, ‘London’s skinniest house’ is for sale for $1.3 million
“The interior design has the bespoke approach of a luxury yacht, making the most of small spaces,” according to…
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