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Some $250,000 is available to support arts, nonprofits, and community events for underserved communities. (Courtesy photo) ...
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After 33 years of service, Santa Barbara County Fire Chief Mark Hartwig has announced his retirement. Hartwig plans to ...
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Below is a press release from The County of Santa Barbara Health Department regarding their commitment to the community ...
Pedal the Pacific is a 9-year-old nonprofit organization dedicated to combating sex trafficking through powerful awareness campaigns and vital funding for ...
There were tense moments at Tuesday's Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors meeting, where more than 100 people came to ...
A new wildfire was reported today at 5:10 p.m. in Santa Barbara County, California. Capitan Inc Fire has been burning on state land. At this time, details about the containment or cause of the fire ...
A new wildfire was reported today at 3:21 p.m. in Santa Barbara County, California. Ballard Fire has been burning on private ...
The Santa Barbara County Fair is officially underway in Santa Maria. Rides, livestock, and deep-fried everything are drawing ...
Agriculture sales in Santa Barbara County, California, grossed $1.8 billion in 2020 as product value increased. Top farm crops include strawberries & cauliflower.