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Major Berry Producer Shuts Down Operations in Ventura County

VENTURA COUNTY, Calif. (KEYT) – A major agriculture employer, with locations throughout Ventura County, is closing down operations. SoCal Berry Growers, an exclusive berry supplier for the Driscoll's brand, made the sudden announcement days ago that they would be shutting down operations at six locations – four in Ventura and two in Oxnard. Industry experts cite The post Major Berry Producer Shuts Down Operations in Ventura County appeared first on News Channel 3-12 .

Ventura County, CA · 3d

activenorcal.com

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El Niño Just Pushed California’s Ocean to the Highest Levels Ever Recorded, and NOAA Says More Is Coming

Roads flooded, water pushed into homes and businesses, and tide gauges that have been recording for more than a century logged numbers they had never seen before. That was the California coast between Oct. 24 and 30, and NOAA has now explained what made it happen. The NOAA National Ocean...

California · 10h
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The Cool Down

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California shelter at 130% capacity takes in 22 dogs rescued from a riverbed encampment

"We went down there, were able to secure all dogs and now they are here at the shelter."

Ventura County, CA · 3d

Santa Barbara Independent

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Downtown Santa Barbara to Celebrate Grand Opening of Cuso’s with Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

Press releases are posted on Independent.com as a free community service. Santa Barbara, CA – The Downtown Santa Barbara Improvement Association (DSBIA) is pleased to celebrate the newest chapter of Cuso’s with a grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony on Saturday, November 14, at 2:00 PM at 609 State Street.

Santa Barbara, CA · 1d
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Santa Barbara Independent

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Goleta Holiday Parade One Month Away

Press releases are posted on Independent.com as a free community service. GOLETA, CA, November 6, 2026 – Get ready for the Old Town Goleta Holiday Parade on Saturday, December 5 at 6:00 p.m. Presented by Fuel Depot, Santa Barbara Elks Lodge 613, Toyota of Santa Barbara, and the Greater Goleta Santa Barbara Lions Club, the parade is a cherished community tradition featuring floats, bands, and performances that light up Hollister Avenue from Orange to Kinman.

Goleta, CA · 1d

Santa Barbara Independent

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Design Review Board to Consider Hollister Avenue Roundabout Monument Sign on November 10

Press releases are posted on Independent.com as a free community service. GOLETA, CA, November 5, 2026 – The City of Goleta invites the public to participate in an upcoming Design Review Board (DRB) meeting on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. in Goleta City Council Chambers (130 Cremona Drive). The DRB will review three design concepts for a proposed monument sign at the eastern roundabout of Hollister Avenue and Ward Drive as part of Project Connect.

Goleta, CA · 1d

Santa Barbara Independent

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Free Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event for City of Santa Barbara Residents

SANTA BARBARA, CA – November 9, 2026. The City of Santa Barbara’s Sustainability & Resilience Department and MarBorg Industries are hosting a FREE Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event on Saturday, November 14, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Santa Barbara City College’s La Playa Stadium Parking Lot 2-C (136 Loma Alta Dr, Santa Barbara). City of Santa Barbara residents are encouraged to take advantage of this opportunity to safely dispose of household hazardous waste.

Santa Barbara, CA · 9h

NBC Los Angeles

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22 dogs, including 8 puppies, rescued from Oxnard river bottom

More than 20 dogs, including eight puppies, were rescued Monday from an encampment along the river bottom in Oxnard, according to Ventura County Animal Services officials. The rescue came after the Oxnard Animal Safety Unit received reports of more than 20 dogs roaming near an encampment in the area of Fifth Street and Harbor Boulevard and the West Montalvo Oil Field.

Oxnard, CA · 7d

Santa Barbara Independent

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Santa Barbara Nuclear Lab Cited for Major Security Failure

A Santa Barbara laboratory that helps safeguard America’s nuclear arsenal mishandled classified information in a security failure that received the Department of Energy’s highest severity rating. Its operator now faces a $196,350 federal penalty. The National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) issued a Preliminary Notice of Violation October 16...

Santa Barbara, CA · 3d

spectrumnews1.com

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Officials work to protect new olive ridley sea turtle nest in Ventura County

VENTURA, Calif. — An olive ridley sea turtle laid its eggs on a beach in Ventura this month. This marks the first olive ridley nesting in the city’s history. This follows two other Southern California olive ridley nestings in Seal Beach and Huntington Beach in September. Those were the first documented instances of any sea turtle naturally laying eggs on the U.S. West Coast ever, according to the National Oceanic Atmospheric Association (NOAA).

Ventura, CA · 1d

KTLA

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Sunset Beach resident forced from home as high tides threaten more flooding

A Southern California man is being forced to move out of his home after several inches of seawater flooded the property, as coastal communities brace for another round of dangerously high tides that could bring additional flooding through Tuesday. Paul, a Sunset Beach resident, told KTLA’s Jennifer McGraw on Sunday that his home suffered extensive […]

Ventura County, CA · 1d

Santa Barbara Independent

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Application Deadline Approaching for Annual Lompoc Valley Children’s Christmas Season Parade

Press releases are posted on Independent.com as a free community service. LOMPOC, CA, November 5, 2026 – Applications are still open for this year’s annual Lompoc Valley Children’s Christmas season parade. This year’s theme is “A Hometown Christmas”. Applications can be submitted through Monday, November 16th.

Lompoc, CA · 1d

Santa Barbara Independent

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Santa Barbara Half Marathon Road Closures and Race Day Guide: What Residents and Visitors Need to Know for Sunday, November 8

Santa Barbara, Calif. (November 5, 2026) – The Santa Barbara Half Marathon presented by HOKA & 5K will bring more than 7,500 runners to the waterfront, Funk Zone and downtown on Sunday, November 8. Rolling road closures and temporary traffic patterns will be in place across the course, with the heaviest impact between 5:30am and 8:30am, especially along the waterfront.

Santa Barbara, CA · 4d

sitelinesb.com

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The Alleged Scheme Behind the Huge Builder’s Remedy Projects

••• The Independent digs into the people behind the absurdly large Builder’s Remedy developments proposed for next to the Mission, on the Lower Riviera, and in Carpinteria: “real estate advisor Ben Eilenberg, and Craig Martin Smith and Stephanie Smith, a couple in the real estate business.” Of note is this, about a lawsuit filed by Frontier Communications against the developers regarding the Carp project:

Santa Barbara, CA · 4d

santaynezvalleystar.com

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Buellton to light up and celebrate for upcoming Fall Fest

Three-day event on Avenue of Flags to provide residents and visitors with music, rides, and overall family fun. October has passed, daylight savings time has ended, people are now making plans for Thanksgiving. In the middle of all that for the Santa Ynez Valley is three days of family fun on Avenue of the Flags as the Buellton Chamber of Commerce, along with En Fuego Events, hosts the Buellton Fall Fest, free for all to attend, from Nov. 6-8.

Buellton, CA · 4d

News Channel 312

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Rent Stabilization Referendum Gains Momentum

An effort to put the controversial rent stabilization issue in front of the voters in Santa Barbara is gaining momentum. Over 9000 signatures were gathered. The post Rent Stabilization Referendum Gains Momentum appeared first on News Channel 3-12 .

Santa Barbara, CA · 3d

Santa Barbara Independent

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Senior Citizen Disadvantage on State Street Closure

I rarely visit downtown. One of the big reasons is the difficulty in navigating by automobile the one-way streets and parking close to my destination on State Street. Why has our City Council put residents, especially senior citizens, at a disadvantage? No more curbside drop-offs for seniors with disabilities! No more retirement home transportation bus cruises. No more trolleys. No more of many things for locals downtown! Tourism front and center again.

Santa Barbara, CA · 5d

syvnews.com

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Santa Ynez Valley trail plans advance as officials seek public input, $2.6M secured for early work

Plans for a roughly nine-mile multi-use trail connecting communities across the Santa Ynez Valley are moving forward, with the Santa Barbara County Association of Governments leading the effort and inviting residents to help shape the route. The proposed trail would link Buellton, Solvang, the Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians...

Santa Barbara County, CA · 5d