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Paradeless Parade Of Lights Competition
The Santa Barbara Waterfront Department will hold a "Paradeless" Parade Of Lights Competition this holiday season.
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2020 Season of Hope Toy and Food Drive
The Santa Barbara City Fire Department is once again participating in the annual Season of Hope Toy and Food Drive, benefiting the Unity Shoppe.
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Conception Boat Safety Bill Included in Defense Bill
Sen. Feinstein and Rep's Carbajal and Brownley announced the Small Passenger Vessel Safety Act was included in the final version of the annual National Defense Authorization Act.
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Carbajal Votes to Reform Federal Marijuana Policy
On Friday Rep. Salud Carbajal voted to pass the Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment and Expungement (MORE) Act.
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Unlicensed Cannabis Grower Arrested
The operator of an illegal cannabis delivery services has been arrested for several felony charges.
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Mental Health Rehabilitation Center Opens in Lompoc
The County of Santa Barbara has opened a 34-bed Mental Health Rehabilitation Center in Lompoc.
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Future of Downtown State Street Community Survey
The City of Santa Barbara wants to hear from residents on what they envision for the future of Downtown State Street through an online survey.
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Santa Barbara Tax Revenue Decreased Due to COVID-19
The City of Santa Barbara's sales tax and transient occupancy tax revenues were down this quarter due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Santa Maria Man Arrested for Chid Sex Crimes
Santa Maria Police arrested a 31-year-old man for possession of child sexual abuse material and lewd acts with a child.
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Bed Bath & Beyond to Pay $1.49 Million for Environmental Violations
Bed Bath & Beyond is ordered to pay nearly $1.49 million as part of a settlement of a civil environmental prosecution.
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Police Officer Rescues Parolee Following Arrest
A Santa Barbara Police Office recognized a parolee was experiencing a possible opioid overdose following an arrest on Tuesday.
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Small Wireless Facilities Ordinance for Public Comment
The City of Santa Barbara released a draft of the Small Wireless Facilities Ordinance for public comment.
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Santa Barbara Public Library Offers Free Online ServSafe Food Handlers Certifications
The Santa Barbara Public Library is proud to announce a new program to support Santa Barbara’s food industry workers and businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Automatic Extension of City’s Emergency Economic Recovery Ordinance
Due to the public health emergency, the City of Santa Barbara's Emergency Economic Recovery Ordinance will be extended to March 8.
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Goleta Completes San Jose Creek Work
The City of Goleta has completed its repair work on the San Jose Creek Channel in advance of Winter storm season.
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Virtual Ribbon Cutting for Lookout Park East End Renovation
The County of Santa Barbara, Parks Division, is hosting a virtual ribbon cutting ceremony to commemorate the completion of the newly renovated east end of Lookout Park in Summerland.
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Jonny D. Wallis Neighborhood Park Recognized as 2019 Project of the Year
Jonny D. Wallis Neighborhood Park in Old Town Goleta won the American Public Works Association 2019 Project of the Year.
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Wall Heater Causes Early Morning Apartment Fire
Firefighters responded to an early morning fire in a downtown Santa Barbara apartment on Friday.
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Public Health Receives Award to Advance Behavioral Health Services
The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department received approval by the California Department of Health Care Services and CenCal Health for expanded Behavioral Health Integration in its Health Care Centers.
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Goleta Launches Local Shopping Campaign
The City of Goleta has launched a "Goodland Good Shopping" campaign to promote buying local this holiday season and beyond.
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Clean Energy Coming to Goleta in 2021: FAQ’s and Survey
Beginning in October 2021, Central Coast Community Energy will be sourcing electricity from clean and renewable sources on behalf of all electricity customers in the Goleta, Carpinteria and unincorporated Southern Santa Barbara County.
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Be Safe and Take a Sober Ride Home this Thanksgiving Holiday
Over the Thanksgiving holiday, the Santa Barbara County Probation Department encourages drivers to arrive at their destinations safely by not driving impaired.
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Increase in Local Canine Respiratory Disease and Parvovirus
Santa Barbara County Animal Services has noted a recent uptick of cases of canine respiratory disease and parvovirus infection in the Santa Maria area.
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Police Searching for Harbor Burglar
The Santa Barbara Police Department is searching for an intoxicated man who broke into a Harbor business and caused several thousand dollars of damage before sleeping for the night.
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Expanded COVID-19 Testing Days at the Goleta Valley Community Center
The State-operated COVID-19 testing site at the Goleta Valley Community Center has added a fifth day of testing.
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County Launches Climate Initiative to Engage Community
The County of Santa Barbara is announcing the launch of the One Climate Initiative to engage the public on a broad range of efforts that will reduce carbon emissions, prepare for increased climate impacts and improve community quality of life.
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Goleta’s First Creek and Watershed Management Plan Adopted by City Council
The City of Goleta has its first ever Creek and Watershed Management Plan following the city council's unanimous adoption of the plan last week.
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District Attorney Joyce Dudley Reappointed Chair of POST
Governor Gavin Newsom announced The Honorable Joyce E. Dudley was reappointed Chair of the Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training, where she has served as Chair since 2016.
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Slow the Fast Down: Public Encouraged to Follow Speed Limit
A new statewide initiative encourages drivers to “slow the fast down” and understand the dangers of speeding.
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Common Holiday Foods Toxic to Pets
The Santa Barbara Humane Society provides a list of common holiday foods which could prove toxic to pets.