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A project that aims to help revitalize the Santa Maria Valley Water Basin and reduce flooding has kicked off in Oceano this month.
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More than 24,000 acres of the Gaviota Coast are now permanently protected– a new conservation easement bans development in the area.
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A rare plant that grows only on Santa Cruz Island, off the coast of Santa Barbara, was on the endangered species list – but not any more. Conservation efforts were a success.
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KCBX’s Amanda Wernik spoke with Senior Policy Advocate, Andrea Echeverri with the Central Coast Alliance United for a Sustainable Economy, or CAUSE, about the unsafe working conditions that farmworkers face and what our region can do to protect them.
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The Foodbank of Santa Barbara County says food insecurity is growing on the Central Coast. As the holidays approach, they are asking for the community’s support.
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Over the years, several young people have lost their lives falling from the bluffs in Isla Vista near UC Santa Barbara. In response, Santa Barbara County Supervisor Laura Capps has introduced a plan to make the bluffs safer.
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Gas prices continue to go up and up, including on the Central Coast. And, hot dry weather along with high winds are prompting fire officials to issue a red flag watch for the central and south coast.
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Some people vote in hopes of making their voices heard. Others are ineligible to vote, because of age, citizenship and other reasons. But there are ways non-voters can participate in the political process, from activism to protesting to community organizing.
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A Grammy-nominated Latina singer will perform at three locations around Santa Barbara County this weekend; it’s part of a series of free events celebrating Latino heritage.
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The cities of Santa Maria and Guadalupe have the highest percentage of Latino residents in Santa Barbara County. They also have the lowest voter turnout numbers in the county. KCBX's Gabriela Fernandez looks into the factors keeping many North County residents from engaging with the political process, and some possible solutions.