Tracking rain showers and colder temperatures for Friday
A cold front is set to arrive Thursday night bringing gusty winds with it. A wind advisory is in effect at 4 p.m. until 10 a.m. Friday for the Santa…
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Surf Breaks and Carbon Sinks: How surf spots play a key role in biodiversity and climate change
CAMARILLO, Calif. – A study by a California State University (CSU) Channel Islands Professor documented an intersection of surf breaks and…
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4 arrested in California for allegedly staging bear attacks to receive insurance payouts
By Dean Fioresi, Matthew Rodriguez Click here for updates on this story LOS ANGELES (KCAL, KCBS) — A group of Los Angeles County residents were…
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Firefighters put out RV fire and protect nearby buildings in 700 block of North Olive Street
VENTURA, Calif. – Firefighters extinguished an RV on fire near other structures in the 700 block of North Olive Street Thursday morning. On Nov.…
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Santa Maria Leaders address the State of the City Thursday morning
The Santa Maria Valley Chamber of Commerce held its 2024 State of the City event at the Santa Maria Radisson on Thursday…
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Paso Robles man hospitalized after single-vehicle crash on eastbound Creston Road
SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY, Calif. – A 61-year-old Paso Robles man was hospitalized after a single-vehicle crash on eastbound Creston Road near Creston…
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Look up this weekend for a celestial double feature
By Taylor Nicioli, CNN (CNN) — November’s full moon, otherwise known as the beaver moon, shone bright in the sky on Friday as the last…
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Turkey Drive: SLO Food Bank glean program rescuing fresh produce for people battling hunger
SLO Food Bank is helping provide fresh and healthy produce to community members battling food insecurity through its GleanSLO…
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Deputies stop kidnapping during traffic stop near Highway 101 and Olive Mill Road
MONTECITO, Calif. – Deputies ended a kidnapping during a traffic stop of an RV traveling with its pop-out sections extended near southbound Highway…
Continue Reading Lompoc man arrested Wednesday for attempted murder after November 8 stabbing
LOMPOC, Calif. – A 48-year-old Lompoc man was arrested Wednesday for attempted murder in connection with a Nov. 8 stabbing in the 100 block of…
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Doctors without Walls expands services with new case manager in Santa Barbara
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – Doctors Without Walls is expanding its services to the homeless in Santa Barbara. For years, Doctors without Walls…
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Rotary meeting discusses Santa Barbara County’s response to sex trafficking concerns
A special presentation will detail the issues of the sex trafficking of children in Santa Barbara County. It is an informational session with the…
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New playgrounds coming soon to four Santa Maria elementary schools
SANTA MARIA, Calif. – New playgrounds are coming to Santa Maria elementary schools.For nearly three months, kids have been playing at recess with no…
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Unattended candles cause apartment  fire in Isla Vista Wednesday nightÂ
ISLA VISTA, Calif. – Firefighters responded to an apartment unit fire in Isla Vista Wednesday night. The upstairs neighbor made the…
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Local wine expert shares Thanksgiving wine pairings on The Morning News
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — Thanksgiving is fast-approaching and while the food takes most of the attention, the drinks are important too. Santa…
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A large seasonal berm is being built to protect vulnerable areas of the Santa Barbara waterfront
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – Heavy equipment is in motion to build up a sand berm in vulnerable areas of the Santa Barbara waterfront. According to…
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Cooling trend begins Thursday, light rain moves in Friday
Its another cool morning along the Central Coast and you may see frost developing on your windshield for your early morning commute! A Frost Advisory…
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Mountain Fire ravages thousands of acres of farmland leaving workers jobless
VENTURA COUNTY, Calif. — Uriel Hernandez owns Seacliff Farm in Ventura County. He says production is down 25% following the devastation of the…
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Park setting next to the famous Santa Barbara Fig Tree reopens
The park setting next to the Moreton Bay Fig tree in Santa Barbara has reopened. The area had been closed off for several years due to issues around…
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Unity Shoppe consolidating two stores into one with Art Essentials moving on to State Street
The Unity Shoppe Thrift stores will be consolidated from two locations into one in Santa Barbara. A sale with discounts of 75 percent is…
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