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County Proposes Faster, Simpler Planning Permits for Homes and Businesses

Press releases are posted on Independent.com as a free community service. (SANTA BARBARA, Calif.) – The County of Santa Barbara is proposing changes to make planning permits faster, simpler and less costly for residents and businesses, while still protecting public safety, the environment and community character. The changes are...

Santa Barbara, CA · 18d
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Central Coast jobless rate sees slight decrease in September

After three consecutive months of a rising unemployment rate, the Central Coast saw some good news for September, with the jobless rate dropping to 4.66% from 4.76% in August, according to the California Employment Development Department’s latest numbers released Oct. 16. All three counties saw their unemployment rate decrease...

Santa Barbara County, CA · 18d

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California Wind Damage: SCE Has Already Paid $1.6 Billion Over the Eaton Fire – Now It’s Cutting Your Power to Avoid the Next One

Santa Ana winds hit the Los Angeles area this week with gusts approaching 70 miles per hour. Southern California Edison responded the way it has been responding ever since the January 2025 fires: it cut the power. More than 70,000 customers across Los Angeles and Ventura counties lost electricity in a preemptive Public Safety Power Shutoff — what SCE calls a PSPS — while another 230,000 were placed under consideration for shutoffs. L.A. County Supervisor Kathryn Barger issued a blunt warning to residents: “Strong winds can cause fires to spread quickly, leaving little time to react.”

Los Angeles County, CA · 19d
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KSBY News

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Power outages impacting thousands along central, south coasts

Thousands of Central Coast electricity customers are now impacted by Public Safety Power Shutoffs (PSPS).

Santa Barbara County, CA · 21d

CBS LA

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Wildfire risk leads to widespread SCE power shut offs

The planned power outages have led Simi Valley to issue a traffic alert, warning the community of impacts to multiple traffic signals.

Ventura County, CA · 21d

KTLA

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Southern California power shutoffs see major change after days of dangerous weather

Power shutoffs across Southern California have dropped dramatically after days of dangerous Santa Ana winds and heightened wildfire risk left tens of thousands of customers without electricity. As of Sunday morning, just 1,391 Southern California Edison customers remained affected by Public Safety Power Shutoffs (PSPS), down from more than 63,000 on Thursday afternoon. According to […]

Ventura County, CA · 19d

Santa Barbara Independent

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City of Goleta Needs You: Apply for a Board or Commission

Press releases are posted on Independent.com as a free community service. GOLETA, CA, October 13, 2026 – The City of Goleta is seeking civic-minded community members to fill 15 upcoming vacancies across six local boards and commissions. Serving on a city board or commission is an impactful way to share your talents, shape Goleta’s future, and participate directly in local government.

Goleta, CA · 20d

myfamilytravels.com

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When a California Grocery Store Faced Closure After Nearly 50 Years, a Former Google CEO Stepped In

Oranges and neighborhood trust do not usually make headlines, but this California story did. A small market that had served its community for fifty years was about to lock its doors for good. Regulars knew the owners by name. The shelves held produce that tasted like it came from a...

Santa Barbara, CA · 22d

VC Star | Ventura County Star

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The dark side of SoCal Edison, council, trustee races | Letters

Edison leaves customers in dark Year after year, Simi Valley and Ventura County experiences high wind conditions. And, year after year, Southern California Edison’s only response to these knowable and eminently predictable events is to leave its customers in the dark. There is never any investment in weather-proofing their equipment to withstand the windy conditions. There is never any effort to bury the lines so as to avoid there being an issue pertaining to their own inadequate equipment. There is only bonuses to their executives and payouts to their shareholders, while they create unsafe traffic conditions with streetlights that don’t work, and businesses suffer financial losses, and food in our refrigerators rot. The inadequacy of their equipment coupled with their cavalier approach to providing consistent service to Edison’s customers and their refusal to make any changes to the unacceptable status quo reveals the true colors of SoCal Edison. But then, we already knew that from the Thomas, Woolsey and Eaton catastrophes. How long will we remain content with living under the thumb of a utility whose only answer to protect us from its own incompetence is to penalize its customers? Bill Waxman, Simi Valley Re-elect Dr. Martinez-Bravo As a United

Ventura County, CA · 21d

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Los Altos Eyes Netflix Tax After Santa Barbara Wins Court Fight With Disney

Los Altos could become the next California city to slap a tax on your Netflix or Hulu bill. City leaders say they are exploring a streaming tax similar to one Santa Barbara has already defended in court, after Disney tried and failed to kill it. The idea surfaced after a...

Los Altos, CA · 21d

KTLA

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Red Flag Warning: Power shutoffs in effect for thousands in Southern California

A Red Flag Warning is now in effect for parts of Southern California Thursday amid high wildfire danger due to strong Santa Ana winds and elevated temperatures. Dangerous fire conditions are expected to continue through 8 p.m. Saturday in Los Angeles and Ventura counties, according to the National Weather Service. Public Safety Power Shutoffs (PSPS) […]

Southern California, CA · 22d

QSR magazine

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The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf Opens New Store in Camarillo, California

The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf is opening a new café in Camarillo, California, on October 16, continuing its franchise expansion across California and other U.S. markets. The company is marking the opening with three days of promotions, culminating in a grand opening celebration on Friday. The promotional schedule...

Camarillo, CA · 21d

VC Star | Ventura County Star

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Whole Foods announces opening day of Simi Valley store

Grocery chain Whole Foods Market recently announced opening day as Nov. 10 for the Simi Valley location. The 35,203-square-foot store will welcome customers for a grand opening at 9 a.m. at the Civic Center Plaza at 2631 Tapo Canyon Road, according to a news release. The store opening marks the chain's 96th California location. Construction of the market began less than six months ago at the former Bed Bath & Beyond. As part of the store's grand opening, the first 300 customers in line will receive a limited edition tote bag and a Secret Saver coupon with up to $100 off, the release says. The store includes many of the staples found at other locations, including prepared food such as its pizza counter, sandwich station and hot food bar. The location will also stock over 1,500 items from California-based suppliers and local products, including beer from local breweries such as MadeWest Brewing Company, Topa Topa Brewing Company and Figueroa Mountain Brewing Co., officials said. In celebration of its Simi Valley opening, the grocer has also provided a food and monetary donation to Food Share Ventura County. After the grand opening, the store's normal daily hours will be 8 a.m. to

Simi Valley, CA · 22d

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Pedigree and Panoramas on the Lower Riviera

Perfectly positioned where the historic Upper East meets the Lower Riviera, the renowned Beckman estate at 1620 Grand Avenue is an extraordinary European-inspired sanctuary that blends timeless romance, rich history, and beautiful coastal and city views. Come see it in person at the open houses this Saturday (noon-3 p.m.) and Sunday (1-3 p.m.).

Santa Barbara, CA · 21d

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Nation’s largest kelp farm could be built off Ventura coast

VENTURA, Calif. — The nation’s largest kelp farm is set to be built off the Ventura coast. Ocean Rainforest, a seaweed cultivation company, is looking to build a 2,000-acre commercial-scale kelp farm in federal waters about six miles from the Ventura Harbor. “Ventura Harbor will be the home...

Ventura, CA · 21d

The US Sun

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American Airlines discontinues service to three major cities

AMERICAN Airlines has axed flights to three destinations, leaving travelers facing fewer options when planning their next trip. The major carrier has pulled the plug on several services this year as part of a shake-up of its network, with some routes reportedly failing to meet expectations. Routes affected include Santa...

Santa Maria, CA · 22d

KTLA

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Red Flag Warning: Almost 260,000 Southern California customers may lose power due to wildfire risk

Dangerous fire weather is back in Southern California, with powerful winds and elevated temperatures prompting Red Flag Warnings across the region. These Red Flag Warnings go into effect for parts of Los Angeles and Ventura counties at 6 a.m. Thursday and remain in place until 10 p.m. Friday, according to the National Weather Service. Southern […]

Los Angeles County, CA · 23d

NBC Los Angeles

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Some SoCal residents may lose power as region goes under red flag warning

Tens of thousands of Southern California residents are at risk of a Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) as the region faces higher temperatures and strong Santa Ana winds, Southern California Edison (SCE) warned on Wednesday. Several weather-related advisories related to heat and wind were issued by the National Weather Service...

Southern California, CA · 22d

News Channel 312

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Santa Maria Announces Development Plans to Build New Amazon Delivery Warehouse

The City of Santa Maria has confirmed a much-discussed new package delivery warehouse coming to the city will be an Amazon facility. The post Santa Maria Announces Development Plans to Build New Amazon Delivery Warehouse appeared first on News Channel 3-12 .

Santa Maria, CA · 23d

VC Star | Ventura County Star

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Tens of thousands without power in Ventura County amid Santa Anas

As Santa Ana winds gusted, crews responded to multiple fires in Ventura and Los Angeles counties this week and Southern California Edison shutoff power for tens of thousands of customers. The National Weather Service issued a red flag warning for most local areas from Oct. 15-17, with the forecast calling for critical fire conditions . The strongest winds were expected in Ventura and Los Angeles counties through Friday afternoon, with gusts reaching up to 70 mph in spots. Locally, firefighters responded to reports of a fire in the 600 block of Cornell Road in the Santa Paula area shortly after 1 p.m. on Oct. 15. The Cornell Fire was burning in an area south of Highway 126 near Peck Road. Authorities lifted an evacuation warning for a nearby area around 2:30 p.m. By 3 p.m., firefighters responded to a second small blaze in the area. The spot fire was reported off East Guiberson Road in the Fillmore area, and initial reports indicated a couple of engine crews could douse the flames. A little over an hour later, the Bryson Fire erupted in Los Angeles County near Malibu. Bryson Fire ignites near Malibu Around 4:30 p.m., the blaze was reported in

Ventura County, CA · 22d