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Family turns tragedy into Santa Barbara County program that's helped thousands kick addiction
It’s a parent’s nightmare. You discover your child is addicted to drugs. It’s the situation a Santa Barbara couple found themselves facing with their 15-year-old son. But, they were steered to a one of a kind local program, which provided support services to help their son kick his addiction, and counseling to help them as parents manage the situation.
Central Coast agencies begin to clear out encampment near Santa Maria Riverbed
A day after Governor Gavin Newsom issued an executive order on homeless encampments, Central Coast agencies are in the process of removing one near the Santa Maria Riverbed. According to Santa Barbara County officials, crews that began clearing the encampment Thursday were scheduled long before the governor’s order. Santa...
One-way traffic control on Hwy. 154 near Los Olivos begins Aug. 5 for roundabout construction
One-way traffic control on Highway 154 near Los Olivos will start on Monday, Aug. 5, to allow Caltrans to begin a roundabout construction project at the intersection of Baseline Avenue and Edison Street. The one-way traffic control on Hwy. 154 will take place Mondays through Thursdays between 9 a.m. and...
KCLU launches new station serving Santa Ynez Valley
“Five, four, three, two, one!" With a countdown and a cheer, KCLU, the NPR-affiliated radio station licensed to California Lutheran University, launched its new station, KSYV 96.7 FM on Tuesday now serving the Santa Ynez Valley. The "Sign-On" Celebration, held at Craft House at Corque in Solvang and attended by...
Del Cielo Mobile Estates residents fighting to keep their senior community
Del Cielo Mobile Estates residents are fighting back against new owner Harmony Communities changing the senior park to all ages. The post Del Cielo Mobile Estates residents fighting to keep their senior community appeared first on News Channel 3-12.
Taste of the Santa Ynez Valley returns in September | About Town
Taste of the Santa Ynez Valley returns Sept. 26-29, featuring a distinctive “Sideways” theme this year to celebrate the cult classic’s 20th anniversary. The four-day wine and foodie event will bring together more than 100 restaurants, wineries, tasting rooms, breweries, and distilleries in a collaborative series of main and ancillary events held throughout the Santa Ynez Valley.
laya Del Sur dazzles at Santa Barbara County Fair
Students from the Playa Del Sur 4-H Club of Carpinteria recently got the chance to show off their animals – including sheep, goats, chickens, turkeys and guinea pigs – at the Santa Barbara County Fair in Santa Maria. Club members attended the fair, which took place from July 7 to July 14, competing in in market, showmanship and costume events. The week concluded with the Youth Livestock Auction event. Students collected “many ribbons and buckles for their talents and quality of animals,” said 4-H leader Ron Vieira. “They were especially excited to show off the lambs and goats that were all born and bred at their own Playa Del Sur livestock facility.”More than half of the students participating this year were new to the program, Vieira told CVN. “All the kids learned a great amount from the experience, and made a little profit to put into next year’s project,” he said. “The group enjoyed a very successful year and is already planning for next year.”Students also participated in the still exhibit at the event, where paintings, drawings, posters, sewn items, photos and more were judged.
Big Lots’ Planned Closures Include Stores in Santa Maria, Lompoc
Big Lots stores in Santa Maria and Lompoc are among dozens slated for closure in the coming weeks amid the national discount chain’s financial struggles. Huge signs stating “Closing” and touting discounts now hang at the two locations in the North County. Santa Barbara County’s only Big...
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