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Sign Near Iconic South Coast Wharf Damaged By Out-Of-Control Vehicle

By • Dec 13, 2019

Work begins to fix the damaged signs at the entrance to Santa Barbara's Stearns Wharf, one of the most visited areas of Santa Barbara.

A vehicle went out of contrl and crashed into the concrete structure that displayed the Wharf's name, directly in front of the landmark dolphin fountain.

South Coast County Votes To Ban Flavored Tobacco Products

By • Dec 11, 2019

The Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors is joining the governments of Santa Maria, Carpinteria, and other areas by approving  a ban on flavored tobacco products.

Longstanding South Coast Aid Group Helps Earthquake Recovery In Eastern Europe

By • Dec 9, 2019

On November 27, a 6.7 magnitude earthquake in Albania killed 51 people, injured many more, and left thousands without homes.

Mission Without Borders, a nonprofit on the South Coast, is working across continents to help those in need.

Public Workshop To Discuss Fate Of Popular Farmer's Market On South Coast

By • Dec 6, 2019

Shoppers who come to the Certified Farmer's Market on Saturdays at Santa Barbara's Cota Street parking lot will have a chance to speak out about the controversy surrounding its future.

This Saturday, a public workshop will be taking place to discuss the future of the market, which has been identified as a possible site for a new Santa Barbara Police Station.

Cave Fire Continues To Grow; More Evacuations Ordered

By • Nov 25, 2019

Updated 9:50 : The Cave Fire has now burned more than 3000 acres of land.

A brush fire on the South Coast has officially burned 30 plus acres of land in the Santa Ynez Mountains, but we know it’s burned much more than that, and forced a number of evacuations. The Cave Fire started just after 4 p.m., in the East Camino Cielo area. It's in the rugged mountains off of Highway 154. 

Decision On Controversial Hotel Project On South Coast Postponed By City Council

By • Nov 21, 2019

For two year, developer Ed St. George has been going through the process of converting a West Beach lot in Santa Barbara from four apartment units into a three-story hotel.

This week, the Santa Barbara City Council teetered on approval of the plan, which is in an appeal phase after a  planning committee rejected it. 

New Economic Forecast For Troubled Downtown Santa Barbara Shows Possible Recovery

By • Nov 20, 2019

Downtown Santa Barbara, which is in the midst of an economic slump, may have a road map back to success in the months ahead.

Businesses owners are looking to get creative with the designs for their available spaces, from the Waterfront to Sola Street primarily.

South Coast City Planning New Push Towards Closing Homeless Camps

By • Nov 19, 2019

Santa Barbara is taking an aggressive approach towards homeless camps they deem dangerous.

The city does not want to see large-scale cites, which had been established at times in the areas around the Ventura Riverbed, the Lompoc Riverbed, and Ormond Beach.

South Coast Conference Shines Spotlight On Youth Mental Health

By • Nov 18, 2019

 


At an event on the South Coast this weekend, more than 150 teens got together with nonprofits to talk about mental health issues.

 

The Ventura County Office of Education, which worked with State Assemblymember Jacqui Irwin to set up the Youth Mental Health conference, says that they’re noticing an increase in mental health concerns in the youth.

State Secretary of Agriculture Tours South Coast Ag Districts

By • Nov 15, 2019

With California Secretary of Agriculture Karen Ross on board, a group of influencers are going through Agricultural Districts on the South Coast this week.

They are trying to encourage people to learn more about where their food is grown, and by whom.

New Data On Homeless Issues In Santa Barbara Points To Possible Solutions

By • Nov 14, 2019

A packed room at the Santa Barbara Library brought some of key voices together to help look at solutions for homeless issues.

The Santa Barbara Alliance for Community Transportation cooperated with several agencies, including those dealing with housing, shelter services, police and city leaders.

Two Borderline Survivors Talk Trauma, Guilt, And Recovery A Year After Tragic Shooting

By & Brooke Stanley • Nov 7, 2019
Courtesy Gabby Flores

Gabby Flores is a 20 year old student at California Lutheran University, who has been living wiht the aftermath of a tragedy no one should have to experience.

Flores was dancing at Borderline Bar and Grill one year ago, when an an armed gunman opened fire at establishment in Thousand Oaks. Twelve people died that night, along with the gunman.

With High Winds And Fire Conditions, Halloween Decorations And Electronics Pose Possible Risk

By • Oct 29, 2019

The combination of hot, dry weather, Halloween, and decorations on homes has become a concern for fire officials.

Controversial South Coast School District Superintendent Announces Early Departure

By • Oct 23, 2019

The Santa Barbara Unified School District will be looking for a new superintendent. Cary Matsuoka has announced he will be retiring next year.

Matsuoka took the position in 2016.

South Coast Sanitary District Hosts Dinosaur Tours, Open House

By • Oct 17, 2019

Have you ever wondered what happens after you flush your toilet? This weekend, you have the chance to find out on the South Coast.

The Goleta Sanitary District is having an open house today, the "Jurassic Plant Tour," with tours and activities. 

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