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Bike events during the entire month of May are meant to encourage community connection and alternative carbon-free transportation.
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As part of Wildfire Preparedness Week in California, the Santa Barbara County Fire Safe Council is holding an event May 6-8 to share information about mitigating risks and preparing for wildfires.
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A disturbing story has emerged in San Luis Obispo in the last week regarding sexual assault allegations against two SLO County business owners. The story developed on social media and has led to an investigation by the San Luis Obispo Police Department. SLO Tribune reporters Chloe Jones and Nick Wilson have been following this story, and spoke to KCBX about their reporting.
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The Santa Barbara County Fire Department declared a multi-casualty incident, or MCI, over the weekend due to a number of medical emergencies associated with the heavy crowds in Isla Vista.
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Santa Barbara County officials are working to reduce crowd sizes this weekend by limiting beach use, parking and overnight stays on the UC Santa Barbara campus.
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Another round of booster shots is available for seniors and those who are immunity compromised. Plus Central Coast Congressman Salud Carbajal backed maritime reform designed to hold owners of vessels accountable for boating accidents.
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An estimate by the California League of Cities said that seven out of 10 cities in the state anticipate a 1-20% increase in rates from 2021 to 2024, and Central Coast cities are no exception.
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The Kristin Smart trial will be moved from SLO County due to a publicity and water conservation efforts say the dry start to the year should be a wake-up call.
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In today's KCBX News Update: There are changes this week at SLO County COVID testing sites, and Governor Newsom is urging water conservation as the state continues to experience drought.
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In today's KCBX News Update: There's an ocean advisory on the Central Coast ocean after the area's rainstorm, Cal Poly has dropped its mask requirement and Santa Barbara County inmates are once again receiving in-person education.
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In today's KCBX News Update: SLO County COVID-19 testing sites will soon offer antigen tests along with PCR tests, and rent relief programs will expire in California next week.
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In today's KCBX News Update: the SLO County COVID case rate remains stable, and local gas prices keep rising despite a slow decline in prices elsewhere in the nation.