New A.I. Trend Emerges at Santa Barbara’s I Madonnari Street Painting Festival
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — At Santa Barbara’s I Madonnari Street Art Festival, some chalk artists turned to artificial intelligence programs to…
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From Setback to All-Star: Lompoc’s Jacob White’s Brave Way Back
LOMPOC, Calif. – Lompoc High School’s senior running back, Jacob White, is closing out his high school career with a spring to remember. Just…
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New Principals Selected for Santa Barbara High School and Adams Elementary
Below is a press release from the Santa Barbara Unified School District regarding the appointment of two new principals for Santa Barbara High School…
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SLO County Previews “SUN Bucks” for Families this Summer
SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY, Calif. – The state of California is restarting a new summer food program to help families make healthy food choices…
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Scholarship Foundation hands out South County scholarships in Santa Barbara
SANTA BARBARA, Calif.-The Scholarship Foundation of Santa Barbara is awarding 7.7. million dollars this graduation season. Hundreds of recipients…
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Artists Share Inspiration at I Madonnari Street Painting Festival in Santa Barbara
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – The Old Mission Santa Barbara was colorfully transformed over the long holiday weekend as street painters gathered for the…
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Teens Explore End-of-Life Care at Hospice Facility in Santa Barbara
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – For several months, Katja Broomberg volunteered at a hospice center in Santa Barbara. “It’s been a really eye opening…
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Vietnam Vets speak at Oxnard Memorial Day Ceremony
OXNARD, Calif. – Vietnam War veteran Sal Gonzales emceed this year’s Memorial Day ceremony in Oxnard. He welcomed attendees to the Veterans…
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Millions in Student Aid Lost to Fraud at California Colleges—Not at Santa Barbara City College
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – Millions of dollars have been lost to fake applications submitted to community colleges across California, but that is not…
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Allan Hancock College highlights 2025 graduates at Commencement in Santa Maria
SANTA MARIA, Calif. – Allan Hancock College held its commencement ceremony Friday morning for the class of 2025. Some graduates carry with them some…
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State data shows declining enrollment rate has slowed for the 2024-2025 school year
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – On Wednesday, the California Department of Education released data about enrollment rates for the 2024-2025 term which showed…
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Women of Achievement honored by Association of Women in Communications
SANTA BARBARA, Calif.-Art took center stage at this year’s Women of Achievement Awards Luncheon. The Association of Women in Communications Santa…
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High Awareness is Urged on Vessels in Central Coast Waters During Safe Boating Week and Year-Round
A U.S. Coast Guard helicopter air lifts a rescue diver with a simulated victim in the Santa Barbara coastal waters as part of a Safe Boating Week…
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California Strawberry Festival Helps Music Programs and More
VENTURA, Calif. – The California Strawberry festival raised money for non-profits and scholarships over the weekend. The Oxnard High School…
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ShelterBox USA President Honored by Alma Mater
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – The long-time president of ShelterBox USA received an honorary degree during a visit to her alma mater. During the Class…
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CSUCI students share spotlight during Star Spangled Banner
CAMARILLO, Calif.-While Dana Isabel Joaquin Juat sang the Star Spangled Banner, Sarah Ysordia signed it. Ysordia lost her sight and hearing due to…
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Aviation Pathway coming this Fall to Arroyo Grande High School
ARROYO GRANDE, Calif. – High school students in Arroyo Grande are set to have an exciting new educational opportunity starting this fall. Staff and…
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Dwight Murphy Field renovation project to start in June, local Beanie Babies founder pledges remaining $5 million dollars
SANTA BARBARA, Calif.— Victoria Strong’s vision for Gwendolyn’s playground comes following the passing of her daughter Gwendolyn, who passed…
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A-Ok hosts Performing Arts Showcase
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – An after school program held a talent show. The A-OK Performing Arts Showcase took place in the Santa Barbara Courthouse…
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California Wine, Tariffs and AI Take Center Stage at UCSB’s 2025 Economic Summit
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – Business owners, industry leaders, and students cut their work and school days short to attend the 2025 South County…
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