Morro Bay and Port San Luis fishers want effects on sea life to be monitored, while Northern Chumash tribe negotiates with feds on cable location in proposed marine sanctuary.
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Elings Park will transform into a giant bounce-house wonderland April 26-28.
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Residents at Maravilla Senior Living Community took over 30,000 steps to build awareness of Parkinson’s Disease
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City protests new County Planning idea to allow developers to fudge on traffic impacts of thousands of new homes.
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Trekking with a group of Carpinteria lifeguards and Channel Islands guides.
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Swimmers flock to the beach to raise awareness for marine conservation and attempt to break a world record.
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Gen Z renters in Santa Barbara are projected to spend over $209,000, or nearly 30 percent of their income on rent by age 30.
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Jacob Parker of San Diego was a UC Santa Barbara alum.
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To those inclined to see this as a part of some vast communist conspiracy, Coast Village Road, a festering hot bed of trust fund Bolsheviks, has a such a tax, as well as Ventura and hundreds of other cities throughout the state.
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Opa! Free lunch for all at the new Greek restaurant’s Grand Opening on Tuesday, April 23.
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Changes includes designation for red-legged frogs and piping of Devereux Creek under the fairways.
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Lark alums bring Paperboy Austin’s celebrated menu to the Funk Zone for two days only.
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Southern California spring fest brings indie rock and electro dance music to the Rose Bowl on May 18.
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Update: The Gaviota Coast Conservancy and the resort's project developer are jointly requesting to postpone the Santa Barbara County Planning Commission's hearing on April 24 following a 'productive' meeting.
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Powerhouse piece about riding the Autism train at Ventura’s Rubicon Theatre.
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UCSB’s Jewish community and friends gather for the largest turnout since tradition began more than a decade ago.
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The fall occurred behind 6625 Del Playa Drive on Saturday afternoon after the unidentified male reportedly climbed over a barrier fence.
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One805Live! supports Santa Barbara County first responders with an afternoon of music, food, fun, and wine.
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As gas prices hit new heights on the south coast, Californians grapple with the consequences of a limited supply chain, signaling potential challenges ahead.
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Last weekend brought the group’s annual gathering to the Rosewood Miramar.
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