Winners crowned at 20th annual Santa Barbara County Battle of the Books
This year’s annual Santa Barbara County Battle of the Books competition was held online. Over 140 students from grade levels 4th through 6th…
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Hancock College prepares for modified commencement ceremony
Students at Allan Hancock College will be able to cross the stage and graduate with modifications for a second year in a…
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Nearly destroyed by fire four years ago, Camp Rancho Alegre, Outdoor School drawing closer to reopening
Four years after the Whittier Fire nearly destroyed Camp Rancho Alegre and The Outdoor School, a rebuilding project continues to progress and is…
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Family Service Agency fundraiser goes online, hoping for in-person return in 2022
Cooking Up Dreams 2021: Recipes for a Brighter Future campaign contributes to our struggling hospitality industry while continuing to help FSA meet…
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One-on-one with Santa Barbara County Public Health Officer Dr. Henning Ansorg
Santa Barbara County Public Health Officer Dr. Henning Ansorg chatted with NewsChannel’s Joe Buttitta about the county’s ongoing response to the…
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Lompoc City Council votes to adopt Santa Barbara County’s Plan to Address Homelessness
Lompoc City Council voted earlier this week to adopt a countywide community action plan to address…
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Santa Barbara County COVID-19 cases now 34,291; 450 deaths
Current COVID-19 case information in Santa Barbara…
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Regal Edwards theater to reopen in Santa Maria
The Regal Edwards Santa Maria & RPX location will be reopening to the public on…
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Santa Barbara County District Attorney commits to protecting crime victims as CA plans for early inmate release
Santa Barbara County District Attorney Joyce Dudley announced Thursday that she and her office are committed to protecting the public, especially…
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Lompoc Unified’s anti-gang task force still in the works, local organizations help in the process
Lompoc Unified School District continues to work on the anti-gang task force to reduce teen gang violence in the city.…
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Flower Carriage: Business blooming despite increase in flower prices
SANTA MARIA, Calif. – Mother’s Day is right around the corner. Florists in Santa Maria are working around the clock to meet the growing demand in…
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Lompoc man facing drug and gun charges after fleeing police
Santa Barbara Sheriff’s deputies arrested a 32-year-old Lompoc man on multiple charges on Tuesday.…
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Lompoc Aquatic Center plans for full summer reopening
The Lompoc Aquatic Center is preparing to fully open this…
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Lompoc asking for public input on how to spend $13 million in economic relief
The city is planning to address a variety of infrastructure needs such as updates to the city’s police and fire departments, public library, and…
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Police searching for suspects who burglarized Lompoc stereo store
Lompoc police is searching for two men involved in a stereo store burglary on Sunday.…
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Minuteman III test launch aborted at Vandenberg AFB
VANDENBERG IR FORCE BASE, Calif. – A planned test launch of a Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile was aborted before launch Wednesday…
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Central Coast Agriculture cannabis cultivation project can resume after Board of Supervisors denies appeal
A cannabis growing project near Buellton can move…
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Santa Barbara County Main Jail to resume in-person visits
In-person visits at the Santa Barbara County Main Jail were suspended for the first time in March 2020.…
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Doctors at Marian Regional discuss testing for those vaccinated with COVID-19 symptoms
More than a year into the pandemic, having three different COVID-19 vaccines that are widely available brings hope for…
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Rep. Carbajal announces Naomi Schwartz Safe Parking Program Act to help people living out of their vehicles
“When you consider the challenges of people experiencing homelessness throughout our country, we need this program and we need it now,” said…
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