Santa Barbara man arrested for brandishing spearfishing gun during welfare check
A 46-year-old Santa Barbara man was taken into custody after allegedly brandishing a loaded spearfishing gun and causing a standoff in the 200 block…
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Santa Barbara Zoo opens new Conservation Hub
Santa Barbara Zoo is getting ready to announce its new Conservation…
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Santa Barbara hotels prepare for Old Spanish Days
SANTA BARBARA, Calif.- Old Spanish Days, also known as Fiesta, officially begins next Wednesday and already some hotels have “No Vacancy” signs.…
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Endangered Steelhead Trout makes comeback in local creek
One of California’s critically endangered species is making a comeback for the first time in years and it’s flourishing in a secret spot in Santa…
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Goleta announced reopening of Ellwood Mesa Emergency Access Road Wednesday
The City of Goleta issued the press release below about the reopening of the Ellwood Mesa Emergency Access Road…
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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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Friendship Center prepares summer fun for seniors in Santa Barbara
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – Friendship Center is preparing a variety of opportunities to help keep seniors in need feel included this summer. Friendship…
Continue Reading Santa Barbara Symphony to join One805Live! at Kevin Costner’s estate
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – The Santa Barbara Symphony will join One805Live! for the first time to support first responders this year. The symphony will…
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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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The Spirit of Fiesta shared her excitement about the upcoming festivities with The Morning News and performed live
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — Georgey Taupin, the 2024 Spirit of Fiesta spoke with Christa Wednesday on The Morning News about the behind-the-scenes…
Continue Reading CommUnify creates new division offering mental health support in Santa Barbara County
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – Chelsea Camacho is a mental health practitioner for CommInify in Goleta. “I provide therapeutic and rehabilitation skills to…
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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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Cycling altercation spikes concerns about safety along State Street in Santa Barbara
SANTA BARBARA, Calif.-A bystander’s video, going viral locally, shows a disturbing interaction between a man and cyclists that appears to have…
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One person transported with burns from vehicle fire on North Jameson Lane in Montecito Tuesday
One person was transported with burns from the scene of a vehicle fire in the 1500 block of Jameson Lane in Montecito…
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As Lake Fire containment rises, operations are decreasing, including reduction of resources and personnel
With crews getting a firm handle on the Lake Fire, resources and personnel are beginning to leave, with some returning home, while others being…
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Carpinteria welcomes new Chief of Police Services Monday
The City of Carpinteria issued the press release below about the appointment of Lt. Rich Brittingham as the Chief of Police Services in Carpinteria…
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Central Coast Caucus Foundation awards first batch of scholarships to local students Monday
The California Legislative Central Coast Caucus Foundation announced its inaugural group of 20 recipients of the California Central Coast Impact…
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DPLL 14U Juniors All-Stars head to Western United States Regional Tournament
DPLL 14u Juniors All-Stars have advanced to the Western United States Regional Tournament in Bend,…
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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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