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Cinco de Mayo: Battle of Puebla History
In many parts of the United States, Cinco de Mayo (or May 5th) is celebrated with half-priced beers and tacos in homage to our neighbors to the south. Although, if you stroll down State Street and ask someone holding a Modelo what today actually represents, you might get this answer: “It’s Mexico’s Independence Day.” Wrong. More
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Doctors vs. Hospitals: A Bid to Regulate Hedge Funds is Dividing California Medical Groups
By Ryan Sabalow The most influential players in the health industry are fighting over a controversial plan to let the attorney general block hedge funds and private equity firms from acquiring health care facilities. The Legislature’s analysis of the bill says “private equity acquisitions in health care have exploded” and studies show that the trend More
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142 Drivers Cited in April for Violating Hands-Free Cell Phone Law
In an effort to raise awareness about the dangers of distracted driving, the Goleta Police Department issued 142 citations during the month of April to drivers who violated the state’s hands-free cell phone law. “Next to speeding, this is probably one of the most violated laws on our roads, despite repeated efforts to warn drivers about the More
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Mission Colorization #52
Here’s an 1870’s, most likely Hayward & Muzzall photograph. That MAY be one of them in the photo…we’ll never know! Original Source: Black Gold Library More
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May Gray ISS
Marine layer permitting, there will be a few visible evening passes by the International Space Station through Santa Barbara’s skies in early May. Its orbit may change, so to get the latest and most complete predictions, and the predawn appearances in this sequence, visit Heavens Above. On Thursday, May 9, the ISS will make its More
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DignityMoves’ La Posada Village receives Resolution from County Board of Supervisors
By DignityMoves The County of Santa Barbara Board of Supervisors recognized the grand opening of La Posada Village, a development designed by innovative housing developer DignityMoves to provide interim housing to individuals experiencing homelessness. The Board plans to pass a resolution recognizing La Posada’s community contributions through its offer of shelter, dignity, help, and hope More
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California District Attorneys Charge Thrive Market for Violating False Advertising and Renewal Laws
People v. Thrive Market Technologies, Inc. Santa Barbara County Superior Court, Case No. 24CV02320 District Attorney John T. Savrnoch announced [Friday] that the online retailer, Thrive Market Technologies, Inc. (“Thrive Market”), agreed to a Court-ordered judgment arising from enforcement of California’s Automatic Renewal Law (“ARL”) and False Advertising Law (“FAL”). The ARL prohibits companies from More
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United Boys & Girls Clubs of Santa Barbara County to Vacate Canon Perdido Street
By the United Boys & Girls Club of Santa Barbara County May 7, 2024 On June 14, the United Boys & Girls Club of Santa Barbara County’s agreement to operate the Canon Perdido Street downtown facility will terminate due to lack of payment for more than two years. “Our driving objective following the unfortunate termination More
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Way Back When: Santa Barbara’s First Mobile Home?
Dateline – May 1924 It’s hard to imagine that an adobe building was moved, brick by brick, but that was how it was said to be done. This adobe was originally located near the intersection of Anacapa and Carrillo streets, but had to be moved in order to avoid being demolished. Fortunately, it was moved More
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15th Anniversary of Santa Barbara County’s Jesusita Fire
Today marks the 15th anniversary of the Jesusita Fire, an event that left an indelible mark on the Santa Barbara community. The wildfire, which ignited on May 5, 2009, quickly spread to over 8,700 acres, devastating wildlife habitats, and challenging local firefighting resources. Over the span of approximately three weeks, the Jesusita Fire destroyed 80 More