Wildflower bloom ahead of possible super bloom
If you’re seeing flashes of yellow and orange this year, consider yourself lucky! Chances are, much of those — and other colors — are hidden by…
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First Annual Rose Garden Tattoo Convention
The first annual Rose Garden Tattoo Convention is happening this weekend at the Community Arts Workshop on 631 Garden…
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Lynda Gemberling convicted of felony perjury and felony welfare fraud charges Wednesday
Santa Barbara County District Attorney John Savrnoch announced Friday that Lynda Gemberling was convicted of two felony counts of Perjury and one…
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District Attorney warns public about recent increase in fraudulent property listings
The Santa Barbara County District Attorney’s Office sent out a warning this week concerning fake listings of vacant lots for sale across the…
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Election Post-Mortem in Carpinteria, the “Land of Weed:” How Roy beat Das 2-1 in their hometown, and what it could mean for cannabis
Election Post-Mortem in Carpinteria, the “Land of Weed:” How Roy beat Das 2-1 in their hometown, and what it could mean for…
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Montecito Fire Department conduct airlift rescue on Hot Springs Trail Friday morning
First responders tended to a 47-year-old woman who suffered a minor head injury on Hot Springs Trail Friday morning.…
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City of Goleta opens public review period for annual development block grant action plan
The City of Goleta is now accepting public comments until May 6 on its Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program to help citizens with…
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District Attorney’s Office concludes 2022 Santa Maria officer-involved shooting justified
The Santa Barbara County District Attorney’s Office has concluded that the non-fatal officer-involved shooting of Francisco Gomez Solano on Dec. 15,…
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Toad&Co.’s 12th annual Grilled Cheese Smackdown raises money for Organic Soup Kitchen
Toad&Co. announced Friday that its 12th annual Grilled Cheese Smackdown helped raise money for nutrition and food security throughout Santa Barbara…
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2023 Spirit of Fiesta and Junior Spirit reflected on their experience and performed on The Morning News
The 2023 Spirit of Fiesta Jack Harwood and Junior Spirit Olivia Nelson stopped by The Morning News Friday.…
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Santa Barbara Education Foundation raises $18,000 for music programs
The Santa Barbara Education Foundation (SBEF) announced Thursday it ended its sixth annual Keep The Beat Instrument Drive in February with 40 new…
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First responders tend to single-car crash on Highway 101 Friday Morning
Santa Barbara County Fire Department (SBCFD) personnel responded to a single-vehicle crash about 50 feet off Highway 101 southbound in the Nojoqui…
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City seeks volunteers to help restore Jesusita Trail in Santa Barbara
The City of Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation Department is looking to recruit up to 75 volunteers for the first large-scale trail volunteer day of…
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Renovated Goleta Valley Community Center reopens and plans many activities
The Goleta Community Center has had millions of dollars in renovations. It is now reopened. The center is going to be a hub of activities in the…
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Affinity Biosensors of Santa Barbara receives FDA approval of LifeScale AST testing device
Affinity Biosensors of Santa Barbara announced Wednesday that the diagnostic company’s LifeScale AST system has received clearance from the U.S. Food…
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Bank of America in downtown Santa Barbara evacuated after bomb threat Thursday afternoon
The Bank of America on State Street and Canon Perdido Street was evacuated after a man claimed to have a bomb Thursday afternoon in Santa…
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Isla Vista Recreation and Park District offers free downtown bus shuttles for Deltopia weekend
The Isla Vista Recreation & Park District (IVRPD) is offering free downtown bus shuttles this coming Deltopia weekend from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.…
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United Way and Dolly Parton Imagination Library supply free books to kids under five across county
The United Way of Santa Barbara County has been our region’s affiliate for the Dolly Parton Imagination Library, and now, thanks to matching funds…
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Safe Firearm Storage Ordinance lead by Santa Barbara Youth Council goes into effect April 4
The Safe Firearm Storage Ordinance is a Youth Council drafted ordinance, created with the safety of teens and the Santa Barbara community in…
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Westmont College Student Producers preview Spring Sing on The Morning News
Westmont College students, faculty, and staff look forward to Spring Sing every year, and it’s just days…
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