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Beachgoers notice Sand Berm in Carpinteria

Carpinteria, CA · 22h

Santa Barbara Independent

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Supervisors Respond to Santa Ynez Chumash’s Move to Put Land Near Casino into Federal Trust

Sometimes it’s the dog that doesn’t bark that’s most arresting. For example, not a single member of the public showed to comment about the Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians’ application to place a 365-acre chunk of land by the intersection of Highways 154 and 246 into “federal trust” at this Tuesday’s Board of Supervisors hearing on the subject.

Santa Ynez, CA · 1d

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Solvang city workers back on the job nearly a month after strike

Nearly a month after Solvang municipal employees returned to work following a monthlong strike, the city is moving forward under a new three-year contract with Teamsters Local 986. "It’s good to have everyone back. Our employees keep Solvang running every day, and this past month or so has been about...

Solvang, CA · 1d

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After 7-Hour Hearing, Housing Project at La Cumbre Plaza Clears Design Review

At the end of a seven-hour hearing, Santa Barbara’s Architectural Board of Review granted design approval for the 680-unit housing development planned for 3805 State St. and 110 S. Hope Ave. in Santa Barbara, allowing the project to move forward. The La Cumbre Plaza project was approved on a...

Santa Barbara, CA · 1d

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Guadalupe Public Safety Director Michael Cash Resigns Ahead of Job Review

Amid questions about his use of city funds, Guadalupe Public Safety Director Michael Cash announced his resignation Tuesday night, seemingly catching council members by surprise although he believed they were about to terminate him. Cash, who as public safety director had led the Guadalupe Police and Fire departments for eight...

Guadalupe, CA · 19h

Santa Barbara Independent

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Old Town: The Heartbeat of Goleta

The Neighborhood That Puts the ‘Good’ in Goodland. Long before Goleta became an incorporated city in 2002, there was “Old Town.” The stretch of Hollister Avenue between Kellogg and Fairview serves as the center of commerce, culture, and community for Goleta locals, and it’s a neighborhood that’s managed to hold onto and celebrate its past while at the same time embracing the new businesses on the block.

Goleta, CA · 21h

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New Election Results Places Kristen Sneddon in the Lead for Santa Barbara Mayor

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – The tight race for Santa Barbara Mayor just keeps getting tighter. New election results released today by the county Elections Office, shows Kristen Sneddon pulling ahead of her fellow council member, Eric Friedman, with nearly 46% of the vote. Election night wrapped up last week pretty nicely for Eric Friedman, The post New Election Results Places Kristen Sneddon in the Lead for Santa Barbara Mayor appeared first on News Channel 3-12 .

Santa Barbara, CA · 2d

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Downtown Santa Barbara Launches Free Moonlight Sessions Live Music Series on State Street

The Downtown Santa Barbara Improvement Association debuts Moonlight Sessions, featuring four weeks of free outdoor live concerts every Wednesday along State Street. The Downtown Santa Barbara Improvement Association (DSBIA) is pleased to announce Moonlight Sessions, a free four-week live music series on State Street every Wednesday in November from 5 to 8 p.m. As the clocks change and the sunlight dims earlier, downtown will light up the night with local bands, and the community will come together for a show beneath the stars.

Santa Barbara, CA · 2d

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California Emergency Officials Urge Residents to Prepare for Potential El Niño Winter

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — California emergency responders are preparing for the possibility of a wetter winter fueled by El Niño, warning residents to take precautions now for potential heavy rain, flooding, mudslides and power outages. On Tuesday, PG&E brought together emergency management officials, CAL FIRE and the American...

California · 20h

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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 · 3d

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Space Force mission set to launch Tuesday night from Vandenberg

The U.S. Space Force has approved the launch of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying the USSF-627 mission Tuesday from Space Launch Complex 4 East at Vandenberg Space Force Base. The spontaneous launch window for the U.S. government mission opens Tuesday night between 6:49 and 10:49 p.m. A backup launch opportunity is planned for Wednesday, Nov. 11, between 6:35 and 10:35 p.m.

Santa Barbara, CA · 2d

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Lompoc Theatre finishes roof project, starts seismic upgrades as Phase II nears end

Renovation work at the historic H Street Lompoc Theatre building continues with the completion of a major roof replacement, asbestos abatement and removal of the original stage as part of the project's Phase II efforts. The roof job, which included retrofitting, cost $850,000, finished ahead of the rainy season, and...

Lompoc, CA · 2d

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Chevron gets approval for decommissioning work

Chevron will soon begin work to remove and abandon a subsurface oil pipeline near Tar Pits Park, after City Council approved a license agreement allowing the company access to the park to complete work at three specific locations near the bluffs. The agreement is part of the larger decommissioning effort,...

Carpinteria, CA · 1d

Santa Barbara Independent

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Santa Barbara County Updates Its Inclusionary Housing Policy to Address Habitat for Humanity’s Concerns

This article was underwritten in part by the Mickey Flacks Journalism Fund for Social Justice, a proud, innovative supporter of local news. To make a contribution go to sbcan.org/journalism_fund. Santa Barbara County’s Board of Supervisors voted to amend its inclusionary housing ordinance on Tuesday. Those changes are part of the...

Santa Barbara County, CA · 1d

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Santa Maria plans crosswalk, pedestrian safety improvements near schools

The City of Santa Maria is moving forward with plans to improve pedestrian safety near local schools, including new crosswalks and flashing warning lights at several locations.

Santa Maria, CA · 1d

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Santa Maria commemorates 25th Veterans Day ceremony with new plaque honoring fallen soldier

The Santa Maria Valley marked Veterans Day Wednesday with a special ceremony honoring local service members who made the ultimate sacrifice, including the dedication of a new memorial plaque recognizing a Santa Maria soldier killed during the Vietnam War. The post Santa Maria commemorates 25th Veterans Day ceremony with new plaque honoring fallen soldier appeared first on News Channel 3-12 .

Santa Maria, CA · 1d

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California awards $1M for Pacific Surfliner Planning

The agency that oversees Amtrak's Pacific Surfliner service said Wednesday it received $1 million in state funding to update a plan aimed at making passenger rail service more reliable between San Diego, Los Angeles and San Luis Obispo. The Los Angeles-San Diego-San Luis Obispo Rail Corridor Agency, known as LOSSAN,...

California · 17h

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Warm Veterans Day, rainy Friday

Santa Barbara County, CA · 2d

News Channel 312

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City of Santa Barbara at risk of Litigation over Rent Freeze and State Street Closure

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) When the city of Santa Barbara received a letter threatening litigation if the council voted to extend a rent increase moratorium the city administrator chose to take it off the agenda . "The city received a letter on the action today, so we are looking at that without outside legal council and making some changes The post City of Santa Barbara at risk of Litigation over Rent Freeze and State Street Closure appeared first on News Channel 3-12 .

Santa Barbara, CA · 1d

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City of Ventura Launches Annual Santa to a Senior Gift Drive for Older Adults

The City of Ventura invites community members to donate unwrapped gifts through December 9 to brighten the holidays for over 200 local seniors. The City of Ventura’s annual Santa to a Senior program kicks off Thursday, November 12, 2026, to collect gifts for seniors at the Ventura Avenue Adult Center. Gift donations will be accepted through Wednesday, December 9, 2026.

Ventura, CA · 2d