Santa Maria organization makes final push for indigenous to be counted in census
The deadline for the census is September 30, and there is a final push to reach indigenous communities in Santa…
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While others struggle, some business ideas flourish during COVID-19
Many businesses have fast-tracked various aspects of their operations during COVID conditions with government help to stay…
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Santa Barbara School board learns about in person education options
SANTA BARBARA, Calif.– SANTA BARBARA, Calif.–The Santa Barbara Unified School Board held a Zoom board meetings that began with an update on COVID19…
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For some voters, the Santa Barbara County General Election has begun
Some ballots are going out already for those who are overseas. For the general public in Santa Barbara County they will be mailed next…
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Santa Barbara County gets closer to COVID-19 ‘red tier’ as numbers improve
The many steps to reduce COVID-19 cases in Santa Barbara appear to be working. The latest numbers have gone…
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Santa Barbara County holds its ground after critical Grand Jury report on cannabis issues
An update on the Grand Jury report about cannabis rules, regulations, taxes and future permitting has been discussed by the Board of Supervisors in…
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National Voter Registration Day: Are you registered?
National Voter Registration Day is a non-partisan push to get the one-in-four eligible Americans who remain unregistered, registered to…
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League of Women Voters to host pro and con proposition webinar
The League of Women Voters has moved candidate and proposition forums online this year to prevent the spread of…
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800 pound election drop off boxes will be bolted down in Santa Barbara County this week
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – The most secure public ballot box ever made in Santa Barbara County has arrived in time for the upcoming surge of ballots in…
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New options give voters more time and opportunities to cast a ballot
Early attention to your election information will resolve any possible problems as we get closer to election…
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Santa Maria Candidate Forum focuses on housing and youth
The election is fast approaching and voters are deciding who they want to see in office. Santa Maria candidates running for local office shared what…
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Santa Maria holds online forum for Mayor, City Council candidates
The Santa Maria Valley Chamber of Commerce is hosting an online forum for Mayor and City Council candidates Thursday…
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Goleta teams up with Equalitech to improve census response
GOLETA, Calif. — The city of Goleta’s goal is to have everyone fill out the 2020 census and the nonprofit Equalitech has signed on to help. The tech…
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Santa Barbara County remains in the purple tier of COVID restrictions
Santa Barbara County Health officials are encouraging more members of the public to get a COVID test as a way they say will bring down the rate of…
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Police changes could cost $100,000 to study in Santa Barbara
A list of changes from summer rallies in Santa Barbara will be considered by city leaders Tuesday. (Photo: John…
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Community fundraiser launched to save pristine preserve from housing development
The San Marcos Foothills Preserve, a pristine mesa and popular hiking area in Santa Barbara County, has more visitors than ever these days and now, a…
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San Luis Obispo County election plans moving ahead on schedule
With less than two months to the November General Election, it is all systems go for the San Luis Obispo County elections…
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Santa Maria city leaders in last push to count more residents for the Census
The census is wrapping up soon, and city leaders are making a last push to count all…
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Arroyo Grande appoints new city manager
The Arroyo Grande City Council has appointed Whitney McDonald as new City…
Continue Reading Santa Barbara County making vote by mail easier
Santa Barbara County adding more drop boxes for ballots. Also encouraging Ballottrax to track your…
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