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central coast 2024.30

(date: 2024-07-27 10:18:00)


SpaceX Falcon Rocket Ready to Return to Flight After Review of Failed Launch

date: 2024-07-26, from: Newshawk, the freshest news in Santa Barbara County

A liquid oxygen leak caused ice to form and led to Starlink satellites being placed in an unusuable orbit following liftoff from Vandenberg Space Force Base on July 11.

Falcon 9 rockets could resume launching this weekend after SpaceX says it determined the flaw that caused a failure following liftoff from Vandenberg Space Force Base two weeks ago, and […]

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Goleta Sunset

date: 2024-07-26, from: Newshawk, the freshest news in Santa Barbara County

Goleta sunset.

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Injury Crash on Highway 101 Leads to Power Outage in Los Alamos

date: 2024-07-26, from: Newshawk, the freshest news in Santa Barbara County

Injuries were reported in a single-vehicle crash Thursday night on Highway 101 near Los Alamos that caused a power outage for some nearby residents.

Injuries were reported in a single-vehicle crash Thursday night on Highway 101 near Los Alamos that caused a power outage for some nearby residents. Santa Barbara County firefighters and other […]

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BizHawk: Yona Redz Founder Dishes About His Plan for Santa Playa Mariscos on State Street

date: 2024-07-26, from: Newshawk, the freshest news in Santa Barbara County

Jonathan "Yona" Estrada plans to open his fresh shrimp, lobster and seafood restaurant, Santa Playa Mariscos, at the former Brasil Arts Cafe, where he once worked as a dishwasher.

During the worst of the COVID-19 pandemic, Jonathan “Yona” Estrada built Yona Redz, one of Santa Barbara’s most popular restaurants, known for its birria quesatacos. Delicioso. Now, he’s about to […]

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date: 2024-07-26, from: Newshawk, the freshest news in Santa Barbara County

A Santa Maria man has been arrested on suspicion of possessing and transmitting child sexual abuse material via social media after X Corp. reported the illegal activity. On Thursday morning, […]

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Coordinated Cleanup Begins of Homeless Encampments in Santa Maria Riverbed

date: 2024-07-26, from: Newshawk, the freshest news in Santa Barbara County

Workers remove homeless encampments in the Santa Maria Riverbed on Thursday.

A planned removal of homeless encampments in the Santa Maria Riverbed began Thursday following months of coordination and days after the distribution of eviction notices.  Coincidentally, as work in the […]

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Holly McCord Duncan: Writing a College Application Essay

date: 2024-07-26, from: Newshawk, the freshest news in Santa Barbara County

College application essays matter. Why? Most colleges want more than an army of academic robots; they want to build a community. High GPAs and activity lists don’t reveal enough. A […]

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Captain’s Log: Fish Wrinkle Their Noses at Certain Scents

date: 2024-07-26, from: Newshawk, the freshest news in Santa Barbara County

Scents are a thing when it comes to fishing. Actually, an important thing. Scents make fish bite better … or make them wrinkle their noses and flee the area at […]

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Central Coast Community Energy Offers Home Battery Rebate Program

date: 2024-07-26, from: Newshawk, the freshest news in Santa Barbara County

Central Coast Community Energy (3CE) is starting a Residential Battery Rebate Program, which provides residential 3CE customers with rebates for the purchase and installation of an eligible battery energy storage […]

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Santa Maria Waives Fees on Summer Splash Day at Nelson Aquatic Center

date: 2024-07-25, from: Newshawk, the freshest news in Santa Barbara County

Santa Maria residents are invited to enjoy an afternoon at the pool with music and fun at the free Summer Splash recreational swim day, 12:30-3:30 p.m. Sunday, July 28 at […]

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Tracy Pfautch to Lead Santa Barbara Meals on Wheels Nonprofit

date: 2024-07-25, from: Newshawk, the freshest news in Santa Barbara County

Santa Barbara Meals on Wheels (SBMOW), which supports independent living for homebound residents by delivering affordable freshly prepared meals, has hired Tracy Pfautch as its new executive director. Pfautch brings […]

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Venice Stairs

date: 2024-07-25, from: Newshawk, the freshest news in Santa Barbara County

Apartment stairs in Venice, Italy.

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Standoff Ends with Man Arrested for Allegedly Brandishing a Speargun

date: 2024-07-25, from: Newshawk, the freshest news in Santa Barbara County

A Santa Barbara man who allegedly brandished a spearfishing gun at officers was arrested Wednesday evening after a standoff.

A Santa Barbara man who allegedly brandished a spearfishing gun at officers was arrested Wednesday evening after a standoff, according to the Santa Barbara Police Department. Officers were dispatched at […]

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Yardi Brothers Plan to Convert Downtown Santa Barbara Commercial Building Into Housing

date: 2024-07-25, from: Newshawk, the freshest news in Santa Barbara County

Jason and Kevin Yardi plan to build 14 units of housing inside the building at 12 E. Carrillo St. in Santa Barbara, formerly occupied by commercial tenants.

Most developers wouldn’t build a housing project if the return was only 5%. But Jason and Kevin Yardi would. The brothers and owners of Yardi Systems are working with the […]

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Maxar Satellite Launched From Vandenberg Sends First Images of Earth

date: 2024-07-25, from: Newshawk, the freshest news in Santa Barbara County

A WorldView Legion satellite, launched in early May from Vandenberg Space Force Base, captures an image of City Hall in San Francisco.

Weeks after arriving in space thanks to a rocket ride from the Central Coast, a commercial Earth-imaging satellite has sent back its initial images.  Maxar Intelligence recently released the first […]

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Fiesta Sponsors Make It All Possible

date: 2024-07-24, from: Newshawk, the freshest news in Santa Barbara County

Community West Bank hosting one of many Old Spanish Days sponsor parties, this one at the Santa Barbara Club, where the idea of incorporating Fiesta was created in 1924 by a handful of club members.

[Noozhawk’s note: One in a daily series leading up to Old Spanish Days Fiesta.] Since 1924, the first year of Fiesta, Santa Barbara’s Old Spanish Days has taken pride in […]

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Probation Department Provides Wellness Checks for Clients, Families

date: 2024-07-24, from: Newshawk, the freshest news in Santa Barbara County

The Santa Barbara County Probation Department recently conducted a countywide operation aimed at conducting wellness checks for clients on active probation, post-release community supervision, and pre-trial supervision. The operation covered […]

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Carpinteria Community Members on Invite List for Sheriff’s Night Out

date: 2024-07-24, from: Newshawk, the freshest news in Santa Barbara County

The Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office will host a National Night Out event in Carpinteria, Tuesday, Aug. 6. National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes strong police/community […]

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Leadership Lompoc Valley Taking Applications for Class of 2025

date: 2024-07-24, from: Newshawk, the freshest news in Santa Barbara County

The Lompoc Valley Chamber of Commerce has started open enrollment for Leadership Lompoc Valley (LLV) Class of 2025. For some 30 years, current and future Lompoc leaders have participated in […]

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Ellwood Mesa Emergency Access Road Reopens After Work on Culvert

date: 2024-07-24, from: Newshawk, the freshest news in Santa Barbara County

The Ellwood Mesa Emergency Access Road is back open. It had been closed since February 4 due to impacts from a severe winter storm that washed out the existing 72-inch […]

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Expect Traffic Delays on S.R. 135 for Culvert Replacement Work

date: 2024-07-24, from: Newshawk, the freshest news in Santa Barbara County

Travelers will encounter one-way reversing traffic control on State Route 135 in Los Alamos starting Monday, July 29 to allow Caltrans to replace existing culverts at two locations. The culverts are […]

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Buellton’s Max Sandoval Named 2024 AAU Strength Sports Male National Athlete of the Year

date: 2024-07-24, from: Newshawk, the freshest news in Santa Barbara County

Max Sandoval is making waves in the youth powerlifting scene, and he’s doing it all out of the Central Coast. Sandoval is a 12-year-old powerlifter from Buellton who has been […]

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Dear Annie: Mother’s Perfect Life Is Driving Me Crazy

date: 2024-07-24, from: Newshawk, the freshest news in Santa Barbara County

Dear Annie: I am so jealous of my mother; it is ruining my life. It is all I obsess about. Three years ago, she met a younger man at a […]

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Housing Authority Summer Program Reaches Out to High School Students

date: 2024-07-24, from: Newshawk, the freshest news in Santa Barbara County

The Housing Authority of the City of Santa Barbara (HACSB) launched its Preparación, Bienestar y Cultura” (Preparation, Wellbeing and Culture) free four-week summer program for Housing Authority youth entering grades 9-12.  […]

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Gerald Carpenter: Fellows Take Charge at Festival Concerts

date: 2024-07-24, from: Newshawk, the freshest news in Santa Barbara County

One of the many marvelous features of the Music Academy’s Summer Festival is the fluidity of its nomenclature. Let us make a distinction, however, between the masterclasses that comprise the […]

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Free Veterinary Services Available at Two Santa Barbara Humane Events

date: 2024-07-24, from: Newshawk, the freshest news in Santa Barbara County

Santa Barbara Humane will provide free veterinary services, including vaccines and microchipping, at upcoming community events in Santa Barbara and Santa Maria. Vaccine Day & Open House On Saturday, Aug. […]

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Moonbow in Santa Barbara

date: 2024-07-24, from: Newshawk, the freshest news in Santa Barbara County

Moonbow in Santa Barbara.

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date: 2024-07-24, from: Newshawk, the freshest news in Santa Barbara County

Santa Barbara City Councilwoman Meagan Harmon.

Low-income tenants will have access to legal counsel through a new partnership between the City of Santa Barbara and the Legal Aid Foundation of Santa Barbara County. The City Council […]

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Santa Barbara Finance Committee Questions City-Chamber Economic Development Plan

date: 2024-07-24, from: Newshawk, the freshest news in Santa Barbara County

The City of Santa Barbara wants to partner with the Santa Barbara South Coast Chamber of Commerce on an economic development plan to boost State Street and other areas of the city.

Santa Barbara City Councilwoman Meagan Harmon said the quiet part out loud. “I would have liked to put a Request for Proposals for something like this,” Harmon said. It was […]

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D.C. Collier: Giving Yourself a Vote of ‘No Confidence’

date: 2024-07-24, from: Newshawk, the freshest news in Santa Barbara County

It’s a trap and I fall for it every time — spiritually placing my faith in myself … Snap! Trapped again! Have you ever blurted out an unkind, thoughtless comment […]

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Goleta Council Approves Parking Time Limits for Carson Street in Old Town

date: 2024-07-24, from: Newshawk, the freshest news in Santa Barbara County

With a goal of increasing parking availability near Old Town Goleta, the City Council has approved 90-minute time limits for 35 off-street parking spaces along Carson Street between South Fairview Avenue and Orange Avenue.

In another move to try to bring more people to Old Town Goleta, the City Council has approved the implementation of 90-minute time limits for 35 off-street parking spaces along […]

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Sheriff Cancels All Evacuation Orders for Lake Fire

date: 2024-07-23, from: Newshawk, the freshest news in Santa Barbara County

The view looking down on Zaca Lake, the area where the Lake Fire started on July 5.

Following news that firefighters reached 90% containment on the Lake Fire, the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office canceled all evacuation orders and warnings on Tuesday. A Los Padres National Forest […]

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Carbajal Postpones Phone Town Hall

date: 2024-07-23, from: Newshawk, the freshest news in Santa Barbara County

The July 24 telephone town hall scheduled by Congressman Salud Carbajal has been postponed. Central Coast residents who signed up to attend will be notified directly, Carbajal’s office said. Congress is now expected […]

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Back-to-School Health Fairs Help Kids Get Ready for the Year Ahead

date: 2024-07-23, from: Newshawk, the freshest news in Santa Barbara County

The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department (SBCPHD) will host the second annual Back-to-School Health Fairs, designed to prepare families and students countywide county for the upcoming school year by […]

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‘Twist Night Away’ With Chubby Checker to Help End Drug Addiction

date: 2024-07-23, from: Newshawk, the freshest news in Santa Barbara County

The legendary Chubby Checker will perform live at the Lobero Theater, 7:30 p.m. Aug. 31 in a benefit for the Daniel Bryant Youth & Family Centers at the Council on […]

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Highway 101 Construction Divides Lanes in Montecito Section

date: 2024-07-23, from: Newshawk, the freshest news in Santa Barbara County

The northbound side of Highway 101 is divided into two lanes with concrete barriers as part of the ongoing construction project in Montecito. The split lanes will be in effect until summer 2025.

Drivers going through Montecito may want to leave a few minutes early as a series of lane changes is affecting traffic on Highway 101. As part of the Highway 101 […]

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Naples Harbor

date: 2024-07-23, from: Newshawk, the freshest news in Santa Barbara County

Naples harbor, Italy.

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Santa Barbara School Board Student Member Erick Gonzalez Ramirez Brings Passion for Representation

date: 2024-07-23, from: Newshawk, the freshest news in Santa Barbara County

Santa Barbara Unified School District student board member Erick Gonzalez Ramirez.

Erick Gonzalez Ramirez, 17, is focused on mental health and representation for all students as he begins his role as student body board member for the Santa Barbara Unified School […]

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Laurie Jervis: Kaena Wine Co. Closing Los Olivos Tasting Room

date: 2024-07-23, from: Newshawk, the freshest news in Santa Barbara County

When Kaena Wine Co. closes its Los Olivos tasting room later this summer, its second and larger site, “The Ranch,” at 800 E. Highway 246 in Solvang, will be the label’s sole site.

Kaena Wine Co., owned by Mikael and Sally Sigouin, soon will close its longtime Los Olivos tasting room and focus on “the Ranch,” its second and newer location at 800 […]

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Spine Surgeon Dr. Sean Keem Joins Sansum’s Orthopedics Department

date: 2024-07-22, from: Newshawk, the freshest news in Santa Barbara County

Dr. Sean Keem, a board-certified and fellowship-trained spine surgeon has joined Sansum Clinic’s Orthopedics Department and will be performing surgeries at its Foothill Surgery Center, Sansum Clinic, now part of […]

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Fairies, Sprites Romp at Elings Park in ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’

date: 2024-07-22, from: Newshawk, the freshest news in Santa Barbara County

Theatricum Botanicum’s signature production of Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” will be transported from the company’s Topanga Canyon amphitheater to Santa Barbara’s Elings Park this summer for an outdoor performance, […]

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Santa Barbara Talks: Instagram Fave Michael Montenegro Documents Chicano Culture, History

date: 2024-07-22, from: Newshawk, the freshest news in Santa Barbara County

Santa Barbara resident Michael Montenegro has grown his Instagram page to about 8,000 followers in the past few years. How did he do it? Documenting Chicano culture and history. On […]

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Santa Barbara Museum of Art Hosts Docent Recruitment Reception

date: 2024-07-22, from: Newshawk, the freshest news in Santa Barbara County

The Santa Barbara Museum of Art (SBMA) is looking for volunteer docents to engage with visitors of all ages through guided tours to help make artwork accessible to everyone. For […]

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Eight More Years! of Accreditation for CSU Channel Islands

date: 2024-07-22, from: Newshawk, the freshest news in Santa Barbara County

Academic excellence, inventiveness and a commitment to equity are among the qualities that have recently earned CSU Channel Islands (CSUCI) another eight years of accreditation from the Western Association of […]

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Karen Telleen-Lawton: Find Your Happy Place With Happy Planet Index

date: 2024-07-22, from: Newshawk, the freshest news in Santa Barbara County

“If you want to be happy, set a goal that commands your thoughts, liberates your energy and inspires your hopes.”  Attributed to Andrew Carnegie, this quote demonstrates the direct link […]

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Crews Contain Wasioja Fire in Cuyama Valley; County Opens Cooling Centers

date: 2024-07-22, from: Newshawk, the freshest news in Santa Barbara County

The Wasioja Fire burned 50 acres in the Cuyama Valley Sunday and Monday. The cause is still being investigated.

Crews have completely contained a 50-acre vegetation fire burning in the Cuyama Valley, Santa Barbara County Fire Capt. Scott Safechuck said Monday. The Wasioja Fire started at 5:10 p.m. Sunday […]

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Summer Fog

date: 2024-07-22, from: Newshawk, the freshest news in Santa Barbara County

Summer fog rolling in at the Santa Barbara Harbor.

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Crowds Enjoy Annual Woodies at the Beach Event

date: 2024-07-22, from: Newshawk, the freshest news in Santa Barbara County

Crowds gathered throughout the day, admiring the stunning lineup of wooden-bodied cars on the Great Meadow at Santa Barbara City College.

The 24th Annual Woodies at the Beach Show drew car enthusiasts from all over to Santa Barbara City College on Saturday. Hosted by the Santa Barbara Woodie Club, the event […]

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Santa Barbara Finance Committee Considers Economic Development Plan to Boost Housing, Retail Tenancy and Tourism

date: 2024-07-22, from: Newshawk, the freshest news in Santa Barbara County

How can Santa Barbara save downtown, erase its structural deficit and build more housing? A partnership with the Santa Barbara South Coast Economic Chamber of Commerce might be the answer. […]

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Mark Patton: Paris Olympics Jog Memories from Orwellian Games of 1984

date: 2024-07-22, from: Newshawk, the freshest news in Santa Barbara County

You had to arrive early in Ojai for the rowing, canoeing and kayaking races during the 1984 Los Angeles Olympic Games. The competitions were held in the morning because of the afternoon winds that blew across Lake Casitas.

Those of us from the Baby Boomer generation approached the year 1984 with some trepidation. Author George Orwell had been warning us about it for 35 years. This week’s start […]

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Forward Progress Stopped for 50-Acre Fire in Cuyama Valley

date: 2024-07-22, from: Newshawk, the freshest news in Santa Barbara County

A grass fire in the Cuyama Valley threatened at least one structure and had blackened some 50 acres on Sunday before crews stopped the forward progress of the flames. At […]

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Joe Guzzardi: Tracking the Hidden Crisis of Child Exploitation and Trafficking

date: 2024-07-21, from: Newshawk, the freshest news in Santa Barbara County

Unaccompanied alien children who cross the U.S. border represent a crisis within a crisis, a devastating, contentious illegal immigration subcategory. Many millions of illegal aliens have crossed the border under […]

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Dennis Mammana: Here’s How to Spot the First Cosmic Yardstick

date: 2024-07-21, from: Newshawk, the freshest news in Santa Barbara County

Astronomers can measure distance using stars like Delta Cephei, which is visible this week.

One common misconception of beginner sky watchers is that we can tell the distances of the stars by just looking at them. It seems reasonable, after all, that brighter stars […]

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Lompoc Unified School District Wins $2,612,445 Grant for Support Staff

date: 2024-07-21, from: Newshawk, the freshest news in Santa Barbara County

Lompoc Unified School District (LUSD) has received a $2,612,445 Employer Support Grant Program award from the California Department of Health Care Access and Information (HCAI). The purpose of the program […]

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Richard Jay ‘Rick’ Steckel of Santa Barbara, 1936-2024

date: 2024-07-21, from: Newshawk, the freshest news in Santa Barbara County

Richard Jay Steckel

Richard Jay “Rick” Steckel passed away on June 20, 2024 in Santa Barbara at the age of 88. Born on April 17, 1936 in Scranton, Pennsylvania, Rick was the son […]

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Summer Activities Still Hot at Goleta & Santa Ynez Valley Libraries

date: 2024-07-21, from: Newshawk, the freshest news in Santa Barbara County

Children get a lesson in Hawaiian dancing during the Hula Anyone program at the Goleta & Santa Ynez Valley Libraries. (Courtesy photo)

With more than 1,000 participants reading books and earning prizes at their local library branches, so far, the Goleta & Santa Ynez Valley Libraries, is moving into the final chapter […]

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