First responders on the scene of two semi-truck crash on Highway 101 south of Orcutt Thursday
The Santa Barbara County Fire Department is responding to a vehicle incident on Highway 101 near Clark Avenue south of Orcutt.…
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Solvang Chamber of Commerce joins statewide equal pay initiative
On Tuesday, the Solvang Chamber of Commerce announced their endorsement of the California Equal Pay Playbook, a comprehensive resource for generating…
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Lompoc rolls out new plan to encourage more walking in the city
A multi-agency effort to encourage more walking in Lompoc is rolling out this…
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Radius Real Estate Forecast shows plateau in Santa Barbara housing rental rates, more vacancies in commercial space
The Radius Real Estate Forecast shows a plateau in housing rental rates, and more vacancies in commercial space. Also, new hotels are going through…
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Congressional deal to help fund storm drainage improvements in Santa Maria
A storm repair project in Santa Maria will be funded through a Congressional deal secured recently by Rep. Salud…
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Santa Maria community comes together after Popeyes employee calls police on child with autism
The Santa Maria community is gathering at a local Popeyes restaurant on Wednesday for a peaceful protest in solidarity with a 7-year-old boy with…
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Special senior food distribution helps bridge limited food budgets amidst rising costs
A special distribution from the Food Bank of Santa Barbara County is available for seniors twice a month. Groceries and fresh produce are provided.…
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Funding package signed into law Sunday delivers federal funds for multiple Central Coast projects
On Saturday, President Biden signed a package of spending bills into law that includes almost $14 million for projects throughout the Central Coast…
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City of Santa Maria announces temporary closure of Paul Nelson Aquatic Center
The city’s Paul Nelson Aquatic Center will be temporarily closed from Tuesday, March 19 to Sunday, March 24 to ensure a more energy-efficient pool.…
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Lompoc woman arrested in connection with fatal hit-and-run in February
Police arrested a 23-year-old Lompoc woman Monday for her possible connection to a fatal hit-and-run that killed Daniel Arias Cortez, 23, in…
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New Santa Maria solar power project to help offset rising energy costs
The City of Santa Maria is planning a new solar power project to help offset rising energy costs through the use of alternative energy sources and…
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Maritime Museum dinner mystery raises funds for 2024 events and exhibits
The Santa Barbara Maritime Museum has held its Heist at the Harbor fundraiser to raise money for its 2024 programs. This includes many educational…
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Orcutt families still recovering from Union Valley Parkway Sinkhole
Orcutt families are still recovering from the Union Valley Parkway sinkhole that caused severe damage to several homes in the January 2023…
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Junk Journaling at the Santa Maria Public Library
The Santa Maria Public Library is hosting Saturday Crafternoon creating junk journals today in the Learning…
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Falcon 9 launch scheduled for Sunday night from Vandenberg Space Force Base
SpaceX announced a launch window for Sunday, Mar. 10, at 7:13 p.m. for a Falcon 9 launch carrying 23 Starlink satellites destined for low-Earth…
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Los Padres National Forest to start controlled burn on Camino Cielo this month
The Los Padres National Forest has scheduled a controlled burn for Camino Cielo with a time window starting in March and lasting throughout the…
Continue Reading Pavement repair set to close various portions of Blosser Road for weeks
Drivers are advised that temporary delays will occur for several weeks on Blosser Road starting March 12 due to a city-wide repair project.…
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Allan Hancock College raises $10 million to extend Promise Program for two years to high school graduates
Allan Hancock Community College extends the award winning Promise Program for two years of free tuition this Fall 2024 for incoming high school…
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Miller Elementary school hosts Literacy Night
SANTA MARIA, Calif.- Teachers in Santa Maria are helping students celebrate the joy of reading. Hundreds of families came out for literacy night at…
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Dine Out Santa Maria Style announces Craft Cocktail Contest winners
Santa Maria Valley recently announced the winners of the Craft Cocktail Contest as part of its annual Restaurant Month promotion.…
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