CSUCI study shows beavers can help prevent wildfires
What if beavers could help fight wildfires?…
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Local pro surfer says ‘yes’ after stuntman pops the question while hanging from a helicopter
They had taken off for a fun flight from Malibu to Catalina where friends were waiting on boats…
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Oxnard’s drive-thru dairy grows in popularity during pandemic
The dairy on Channel Islands Blvd. near Naval Base Ventura County used to be called the Chase Bros.…
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Minuteman missile set to launch from Vandenberg
The Air Force delayed an unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile test launch from Vandenberg Air Force Base today due to adverse…
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Santa Barbara County launches “Masked and Mighty” coronavirus campaign
The group is working on different activities including teacher discussions, a community video project and having buildings lit up in different colors…
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Lemur missing from San Francisco Zoo
The male lemur named Maki was reported missing Wednesday morning after he was not found in his…
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Community fundraising effort underway to help save Santa Maria Fairpark
A community fundraising effort is now underway to help financially support the Santa Maria Fairpark, which has been hit hard this year by COVID-19.…
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Santa Barbara artist looks to donate collection to help non-profit
A Santa Barbara artist is looking to transform her life’s work into a lifeline to help others.…
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Mountain Lion cub rescued from tree in rural Lompoc
Back in the good ‘ol day, the job of rescuing a cat stuck in a tree often fell to heroic firefighters. Now, a different type of treed cat and…
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Pen pal program connects high school students with residents in senior communities
A three month long pen pal campaign connecting high school students with residents at two senior living facilities launched this…
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Fiesta Pequeña kicks off tonight on TV Hill
Fiesta Pequeña, the first of many Old Spanish Days events, will be held Wednesday, August 5 on TV Hill in Santa…
Continue ReadingSanta Barbara, SLO County residents receive mysterious seeds from China
Mysterious bags of what appear to be seeds have been mailed to residents in San Luis Obispo County is recent weeks. Instances of these strange…
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Goats return to TV Hill
The goats are brought in every few years to devour brush and vegetation on the steep slope that overlooks Santa Barbara and Highway…
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“Corpse flower” blooms at Cal Poly, bringing hundreds of visitors to view the rare plant
A rare “corpse flower” has bloomed at Cal Poly this week and is now attracting hundreds of visitors to the university’s plant shop to check out the…
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Cate students volunteer and connect with UCP residents
The safer at home order due to the coronavirus has not stopped Cate School students from maintaining their connection to residents of Manitou House.…
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After delayed opening, new Arroyo Grande brewery finally able to serve customers inside
Humdinger Brewery in Arroyo Grande is finally ready to welcome customers inside their business after the COVID-19 pandemic delayed its scheduled…
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Lucky, Santa Barbara Zoo’s famous shoe-wearing penguin, has died
Santa Barbara’s most famous penguin has died. Lucky, who was born in 2010, was humanely euthanized according to zoo…
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Santa Barbara County firefighters rescue fawn from Hollister Fire
A deer fawn was rescued by Santa Barbara firefighters working a vegetation fire in…
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Nightly musical tribute bringing hope and inspiration to Nipomo residents
A nightly musical tribute to frontline and essential workers at a Nipomo church is brining hope an inspiration to community members.…
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Grover Beach telling residents “We Got This!” in new social media campaign
A new Grover Beach social media campaign is telling residents, “We Got This!” in an effort to promote unity and togetherness during the COVID-19…
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