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Top Local Stories
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Photo by Kaizer Rangwala.New results from Santa Barbara County's point-in-time homeless count show an increase since last year. -
Photo by Cristiano Tomás.A new housing project in South Santa Barbara County opened earlier this month, and the 80-unit building is for individuals experiencing homelessness. -
Chris Bell/Waterfront Dept.Santa Barbara City Council capped the number of cruise ships that can visit Santa Barbara at 20 per year. Other environmental recommendations were also approved. -
Beth ThorntonA large housing development proposed for Nipomo comes before County Supervisors for a vote. The Dana Reserve project has garnered support and opposition from community members. -
noaa.govOn May 4, volunteers from San Simeon to Half Moon Bay will collect water to analyze its quality and sustainability. -
Alyssa ToledoAmidst the bustling streets of Salinas, a cultural oasis exists where the spirit of Mexico comes alive. At the Alisal Center for Fine Arts (ACFA), local dancers are preparing to perform folklorico, a traditional Mexican folk dance, across Monterey County. -
Courtesy of the County of San Luis Obispo.The convicted killer of Kristin Smart could be transferred to protective housing after being attacked in prison for the second time. -
flickr.com / Digital FilmThe US Forest Service has canceled oil company Carbon California’s applications to drill and frack in the Sespe Oil Field, in Ventura County. -
The City of Pismo BeachThe City of Arroyo Grande has backed out of a wastewater treatment center that was expected to insulate the five-cities area in San Luis Obispo County from future drought. The project is called Central Coast Blue. -
Beth ThorntonA bill that could combat homelessness in California passed unanimously in the State’s Senate Housing Committee.
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California is struggling to manage groundwater, which is used for drinking and irrigating crops. Now, a UC Santa Barbara study shows how important it also is for protecting diverse ecosystems from drought. -
To prepare for an unsanctioned annual party near UC Santa Barbara, volunteers distributed Narcan, a nasal spray that can prevent overdose deaths. The party called Deltopia is expected to happen in Isla Vista this weekend. -
An evacuation warning was issued to people in the Big Sur area, ahead of the forecasted heavy rain and thunderstorms. The warning stretches from north of Dolan Slide to Rocky Creek Slip. -
The new report by CAUSE and MICOP suggests farmworker income often falls below the living wage in Santa Barbara County. -
Weekend rains in the Big Sur area caused emergency officials to issue another closure along Highway 1. Meanwhile, California State Parks issued closures for its parks in the Big Sur area until the Highway is deemed safe by crews. -
Extra restrictions on Dungeness Crab fishing are coming to the central coast. The state’s Department of Fish and Wildlife says it’s to protect whales during their migration period. -
A Cal Poly, SLO engineering team is building another student a new left hand. -
San Luis Obispo County health officials are urging people aged 65 and older to get an additional Covid-19 booster shot. -
Research published from UC Santa Barbara shows the coast of southern California was used as a dumping ground for industrial waste in the mid-1900s. Decades later, toxic chemicals and radioactive waste still exist on the ocean floor. -
The rule started on Monday after weekend rains caused unsafe burning conditions.
