Anti-abortion Central Coast residents overjoyed by Supreme Court ruling
Central Coast residents who are anti-abortion advocates shared their joyous reactions to Friday’s ruling, saying they were not surprised by the…
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Central Coast elected officials react to Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade
The Supreme Court on Friday morning released its official decision on a reproductive rights case, effectively overturning the nearly 50-year…
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City of Goleta raised Pride flag at city hall for the first time
The city of Goleta raised the Pride flag at the city hall chambers on Wednesday in what marked the first time a flag other than the United States or…
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Local decisions for Goleta to be determined on November 2022 ballot
Voters have important decisions to make for the upcoming election in Goleta.…
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South Coast Housing Workshops welcomes community input
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – When it comes to housing, Santa Barbara County’s supply doesn’t meet the demand. Experts like Dan Klemann call it a “severe…
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November election face-off could be in store for long-time San Luis Obispo County Supervisor
The race for San Luis Obispo County Second District Supervisor is heating up as the latest election results show long-time incumbent Bruce Gibson…
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Ventura County Board of Supervisors approve $2.7 billion budget
VENTURA COUNTY, Calif. – The Ventura County Board of Supervisors approved a $2.7 billion balanced budget for fiscal year 2022-23 on Monday, which…
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Goleta City Council votes 4-1 to put one cent sales tax measure on November 8, 2022 ballot
GOLETA, Calif.-Goleta City Council members voted 4-1 to place a one cent sales tax measure on the November 8, 2022 ballot. If approved by voters the…
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Santa Barbara City Council declares Stage Two Water Shortage Alert
Santa Barbara City Council members unanimously voted to declare a Stage Two Water Shortage, but they are not setting a conservation percentage goal…
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Drought takes toll on cemeteries
Santa Barbara Cemetery visitors have noticed the grass getting brown since the governor called for more water conservation in…
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Grover Beach City Council approves rate increases for South County Sanitary Services
The Grover Beach City Council approved rate increases for solid waste collection and disposal services from the City’s waste hauler, South County…
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Lompoc Unified School District votes to put General Obligation Bond on November ballot
The bond would cost homeowners $60 for every $100,000 in assessed property value, so for a $500,000 home, that would equate to $300 per year or less…
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Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s race narrows with latest round of election results released
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif. – Santa Barbara County Sheriff Bill Brown’s lead in the race to keep his seat narrowed slightly when the latest round…
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San Luis Obispo County releases most recent Primary Election results, Paulding still in the lead for the county’s Fourth District Supervisor
Jimmy Paulding continues his lead in the polls against incumbent Lynn Compton for San Luis Obispo County Fourth District Supervisor in the latest…
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Santa Barbara names new assistant city administrator
The city of Santa Barbara named René Eyerly as the new assistant city administrator on Tuesday, promoting her from that interim position that she…
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Santa Barbara County approves $1.4 billion budget
The Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday approved a $1.4 billion budget for fiscal year 2022-23 in what marks the fourth consecutive…
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Jimmy Paulding holds onto lead for SLO County Supervisor against incumbent Lynn Compton in latest round of election results released
Jimmy Paulding appears to be on the path to unseat incumbent Lynn Compton for San Luis Obispo County Fourth District Supervisor in the latest round…
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Heat wave comes with sizzling interior temperatures and warnings
Hot weather is moving in this weekend, mainly for the interior valleys. Temperatures will be in 90’s in Los…
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House approves Carbajal sponsored ‘red flag’ gun bill unlikely to pass Senate
Central Coast Congressman Salud Carbajal (D) sponsored the bill and joined The Morning News prior to the vote to discuss its importance and chances…
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Jimmy Paulding enjoying sizable lead over Lynn Compton in SLO County District 4 supervisor race
Jimmy Paulding is currently holding a sizable lead over incumbent Lynn Compton in the race for San Luis Obispo County District 4 Supervisor.…
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