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(date: 2024-10-26 06:11:15)


Autumn in the Rockies

date: 2024-10-25, from: Newshawk, the freshest news in Santa Barbara County

Autumn in the Colorado Rocky Mountains.

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BizHawk: Lion’s Tale Cocktail Bar at Montecito Inn Serves an Upscale Experience

date: 2024-10-25, from: Newshawk, the freshest news in Santa Barbara County

Brandon Ristaino and Misty Orman have launched their newest cocktail bar, Lion's Tale, inside the Montecito Inn on Coast Village Road in Santa Barbara.

Lion’s Tale is ready to roar right onto Coast Village Road. Upscale and classy, Lion’s Tale is the newest concept from Good Lion Hospitality, which has six other concepts around town. […]

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Family Frustrated After Driver in Son’s Hit-Run Death Gets Probation

date: 2024-10-25, from: Newshawk, the freshest news in Santa Barbara County

Jan and Hal Angus, who lost their son this year in a fatal hit-and-run crash in Santa Barbara, share their frustrations about the criminal system.

Jan and Hal Angus lost two things this year: their eldest son, Dane Angus, and faith in the California justice system.  Dane Angus, 31, was killed on Feb. 24 in […]

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Driver Injured in Rollover Crash on Highway 154 Near Painted Cave Road

date: 2024-10-25, from: Newshawk, the freshest news in Santa Barbara County

A driver was injured Thursday afternoon in a rollover crash on Highway 154 near Painted Cave Road.

One person was taken to the hospital Thursday afternoon following a single-vehicle, rollover crash on Highway 154, according to the Santa Barbara County Fire Department. Firefighters and other emergency personnel […]

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Suspect Arrested in Connection with Sept. 18 Shooting in Santa Maria

date: 2024-10-25, from: Newshawk, the freshest news in Santa Barbara County

A 21-year-old man was arrested Thursday in connection with a shooting last month that left the victim seriously wounded, according to the Santa Maria Police Department. Detectives served a warrant […]

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Crews Battle Vegetation Fire Along Highway 246 Near Buellton

date: 2024-10-25, from: Newshawk, the freshest news in Santa Barbara County

Firefighters responded Thursday afternoon to a 2-alarm vegetation fire burning near Buellton.

A two-alarm vegetation fire burning near Buellton blackened approximately 64 acres on Thursday afternoon, and interrupted telephone service in the area, according to the Santa Barbara County Fire Department. Just […]

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Become a Cat Lady – or Man: Adopt a Shelter Feline at ASAP Cats Event

date: 2024-10-24, from: Newshawk, the freshest news in Santa Barbara County

With cats and kittens of all shapes and sizes ready to find their forever homes, ASAP Cats will hold its monthly Adoption Event and Yard Sale, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, […]

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Expect Lane Closures on Hwy. 1

date: 2024-10-24, from: Newshawk, the freshest news in Santa Barbara County

A rock scaling operation on Highway 1 at El Jaro Creek Bridge will result in intermittent lane closures on northbound and southbound Hwy. 1 in Lompoc, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Tuesday, […]

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City Posts Transient Occupancy Tax Results for September

date: 2024-10-24, from: Newshawk, the freshest news in Santa Barbara County

The city of Santa Barbara has announced its Transient Occupancy Tax results for the month ended Sept. 30, 2024. The city of Santa Barbara collected $3.6 million in Transient Occupancy […]

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Misty Morning at More Mesa

date: 2024-10-24, from: Newshawk, the freshest news in Santa Barbara County

Misty morning view at More Mesa near Santa Barbara.

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A Look at Accessory Dwelling Units and Who Lives in Them, Amid Housing Crisis

date: 2024-10-24, from: Newshawk, the freshest news in Santa Barbara County

ADUs in Santa Barbara.

The average accessory dwelling unit in South Santa Barbara County rents for $2,657 per month, but only 59% of the 738 total are used for rental housing. About 8% are […]

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Salon Owner, Dancer Miye Ota Leaves Behind Lasting Legacy in Goleta

date: 2024-10-24, from: Newshawk, the freshest news in Santa Barbara County

Miye Ota of Goleta, seen inside the studio that she and her husband, Ken, used for decades to teach aikido, ballroom dancing and more, died Sept. 15 at age 106.

Miye Ota was many things — a hairdresser, a ballroom dancer, a business owner and a survivor of a Japanese-American internment camp during World War II. Many in Goleta knew […]

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6 Candidates Seek 3 Seats on Santa Maria-Bonita School District Board

date: 2024-10-24, from: Newshawk, the freshest news in Santa Barbara County

Santa Maria-Bonita School District board incumbent Linda Cordero and challenger James Rymel are seeking to represent Area 3.

Three incumbents on the Santa Maria-Bonita School District Board of Education have three newcomers challenging their re-election bids.  With Santa Maria-Bonita switching to district-based elections, members are now chosen by […]

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Roundup of School Bond Measures on Santa Barbara County Ballots

date: 2024-10-24, from: Newshawk, the freshest news in Santa Barbara County

There are six school bond measures on the Nov. 5 ballot asking voters in Santa Barbara County to approve funding for improvements to campus facilities. All of the general-obligation bonds […]

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AAUW Lompoc-Vandenberg Branch Backs Measure M School Bond

date: 2024-10-24, from: Newshawk, the freshest news in Santa Barbara County

The American Association of University Women (AAUW) Lompoc-Vandenberg Branch endorses Measure M, the Lompoc public school bond on the upcoming election ballot. The bond would be used to upgrade aging […]

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Learn What Future Has in Store for Santa Maria at State of City Address

date: 2024-10-23, from: Newshawk, the freshest news in Santa Barbara County

The Santa Maria Valley Chamber invites the community to attend the State of the City address, 7-9 p.m. Nov. 14 at the Radisson Hotel Santa Maria, 3455 Skyway Drive. The […]

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Dancing ‘Thriller’ Zombies Will be Stalking Courthouse Sunken Gardens

date: 2024-10-23, from: Newshawk, the freshest news in Santa Barbara County

“Thriller” dancers have been taking their zombie flash-mobs up and down the Central Coast this week as they get ready for the Thrill the World event, 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. […]

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Zoe Saldaña Wins Film Festival’s American Riviera Award

date: 2024-10-23, from: Newshawk, the freshest news in Santa Barbara County

Zoe Saldaña will be honored with the American Riviera Award at the 40th annual Santa Barbara International Film Festival (SBIFF). Saldaña will receive the award Feb. 7 during an in-person […]

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Portland, Maine

date: 2024-10-23, from: Newshawk, the freshest news in Santa Barbara County

The lobster fishing boat Forever Girl docked in Portland, Maine.

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Santa Maria-Bonita School District’s Measure K Seeks $77 Million for Facilities

date: 2024-10-23, from: Newshawk, the freshest news in Santa Barbara County

Yes on K signs can be seen around Santa Maria as the Santa Maria-Bonita School District seeks voter approval of a $77 million bond measure in the Nov. 5 election.

With existing campuses serving more students than planned and Santa Maria still growing, Santa Barbara County’s largest school district has asked voters to approve a new bond measure.  The Nov. […]

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Jewish Students, Community Reflect On Year Since Hamas Attack, UCSB Protests

date: 2024-10-23, from: Newshawk, the freshest news in Santa Barbara County

Josh Levine, executive director of Santa Barbara Hillel, an organization that supports Jewish students in Santa Barbara, says they’ve seen anti-semitic graffiti in the past year, posters of the hostages being torn down and Jewish students harassed online.

Morgan Guttman was sitting in her chemistry class during spring quarter at UC Santa Barbara when someone burst into the classroom with a megaphone and called for a divestment from […]

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Santa Maria High School District Board Candidates Tackle Campus Security

date: 2024-10-23, from: Newshawk, the freshest news in Santa Barbara County

Santa Maria Joint Union High School District board incumbent Alma Hernandez and challenger Gabriel Morales participate in this month's candidate forum.

An appointed board incumbent and a challenger discussed hurdles facing the Santa Maria Joint Union High School District during a forum earlier this month. Alma Hernandez, who has filled the […]

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Student Sent to Hospital After Knife Assault at High School in Santa Barbara

date: 2024-10-23, from: Newshawk, the freshest news in Santa Barbara County

A student at Alta Vista Alternative High School was taken to the hospital with moderate injuries after they were allegedly assaulted with a knife by another student Tuesday afternoon, police […]

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Firefighters Battle Apartment Building Fire in Old Town Goleta

date: 2024-10-22, from: Newshawk, the freshest news in Santa Barbara County

Firefighters responded Tuesday afternoon to a 2-alarm fire at an apartment building in Old Town Goleta.

Firefighters responded Tuesday afternoon to a fire at an apartment building in Old Town Goleta. The fire in the two-story structure was reported shortly after 2 p.m. on the 300 […]

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Laurie Jervis: Families Acquire Laetitia Vineyard in Arroyo Grande

date: 2024-10-22, from: Newshawk, the freshest news in Santa Barbara County

Three families with local ties — including a longtime winemaker — have purchased Laetitia Vineyard & Winery in Arroyo Grande from Vintage Wine Estates, which filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in July. […]

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Police: Don’t Fall for Online Scam Targeting Santa Barbara Residents

date: 2024-10-22, from: Newshawk, the freshest news in Santa Barbara County

The Santa Barbara Police Department has been alerted to an online scam targeting Santa Barbara residents. The scam starts with the perpetrator sending a photo of the targeted person’s house, […]

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Goleta Library Closing Early Today

date: 2024-10-22, from: Newshawk, the freshest news in Santa Barbara County

Goleta Valley Library will be closing at 5 p.m. today, Tuesday Oct. 22, due to a planned power outage as Southern California Edison performs routine maintenance on the electrical equipment […]

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Downtown is the Happening Place for Halloween Trick or Treating

date: 2024-10-22, from: Newshawk, the freshest news in Santa Barbara County

Little ghouls, goblins, witches, and superheroes are invited to head downtown with their goodie bags for the Annual Downtown Santa Barbara Halloween, 3-6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26. More than 100 […]

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Joan Hunter Mayer: How to Help a Dog Learn to Play Nicely with Other Dogs

date: 2024-10-22, from: Newshawk, the freshest news in Santa Barbara County

Dear Inquisitive Canine, Q: My 2½-year-old Aussie loves to play with other dogs, but she is too rude and jumps all over them, ending in fighting and me pulling her […]

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Morning Commute

date: 2024-10-22, from: Newshawk, the freshest news in Santa Barbara County

Morning commute in Discovery Bay.

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Downtown Apartment Living Deemed an Early Success at Santa Barbara’s Soltara

date: 2024-10-22, from: Newshawk, the freshest news in Santa Barbara County

James Ray Spahn and his wife, Carolyn, have moved into the newly opened Soltara Apartments in downtown Santa Barbara.

James Ray Spahn was living in a vacation rental on Santa Barbara’s upper Eastside for a year. Then, he saw a “For Lease” sign on the building. A few days […]

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Spend an Evening With Lil Buck and Jon Boogz at UCSB’s Campbell Hall

date: 2024-10-22, from: Newshawk, the freshest news in Santa Barbara County

UCSB Arts & Lectures will present An Evening With Lil Buck and Jon Boogz, 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 24 at UCSB’s Campbell Hall. An award-winning performing artist and advocate for […]

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SBCC Measure P Bond Campaigns Heat Up in Weeks Before Election

date: 2024-10-22, from: Newshawk, the freshest news in Santa Barbara County

The campaign for Santa Barbara City College's Measure P bond is heating up in the final weeks before the Nov. 5 election. If approved by voters, SBCC could authorize up to $198 million in bonds for campus facility improvements.

The weeks before an election can feel like a dash to the finish line as candidates put forward their final pitches and attempt to reach undecided voters. As residents prepare […]

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Lompoc Outdoor Community Market Looking for Variety of Vendors

date: 2024-10-21, from: Newshawk, the freshest news in Santa Barbara County

The Lompoc Parks & Recreation Division is seeking individuals and businesses to fill spaces at the Lompoc Outdoor Community Market. The Lompoc Outdoor Community Market takes place weekly 9 a.m.-3 […]

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Bookkeeper Pleads Guilty in Financial-Abuse Case Involving Elderly Montecito Woman

date: 2024-10-21, from: Newshawk, the freshest news in Santa Barbara County

Nancy Coglizer

A Santa Barbara woman faces up to nine years in state prison after pleading guilty to felony charges involving the embezzlement of hundreds of thousands of dollars from an elderly […]

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Doctor Offers Wake-up Call to Possible Dangers of Sleep Apnea

date: 2024-10-21, from: Newshawk, the freshest news in Santa Barbara County

The Lompoc Hospital District Foundation will host a free lecture about the diagnosis and treatment of sleep apnea 6 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 23 at the Dick DeWees Community and Senior […]

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Firefighters Stop Vegetation Fire Near Gaviota at 1 Acre

date: 2024-10-21, from: Newshawk, the freshest news in Santa Barbara County

A small vegetation fire on HIghway 1 near Gaviota was kept to 1 acre Monday afternoon. (Santa Barbara County Fire Department photo)

A 1-acre vegetation fire was quickly stopped Monday afternoon near Gaviota.  Just before 1 p.m., personnel from the Santa Barbara County Fire Department responded to Highway 1 near San Julian […]

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Colleen Magee-Sitolini to Lead Board at Hearts Aligned, Inc.

date: 2024-10-21, from: Newshawk, the freshest news in Santa Barbara County

Hearts Aligned, Inc. has elected Colleen Magee-Sitolini as its board chairperson and Lucy Kohansamad was elected board secretary. Magee-Sitolini, who previously served as board secretary, has some 30 years of […]

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Pretty in Pink

date: 2024-10-21, from: Newshawk, the freshest news in Santa Barbara County

Pretty in pink.

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Multi-Vehicle Crash Closes Highway 101 Lanes at Gaviota

date: 2024-10-21, from: Newshawk, the freshest news in Santa Barbara County

A multi-vehicle crash sent one woman to the hospital and snarled traffic on Highway 101 along the Gaviota Coast Sunday night. At 9 p.m., personnel from the Santa Barbara County […]

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Judy Foreman: Keeping Holiday Traditions Alive as We Age

date: 2024-10-21, from: Newshawk, the freshest news in Santa Barbara County

Setting the table for family holiday dinners is a lasting tradition in itself.

As the holiday season approaches, don’t let aging stop you from entertaining in your home. Inviting friends and family over for a drink or a meal is a tradition everyone […]

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Critical Injuries Reported in 2-Vehicle Collision in Guadalupe

date: 2024-10-21, from: Newshawk, the freshest news in Santa Barbara County

Three people reportedly were injured Sunday night in a collision in Guadalupe that included more than one person being ejected from a vehicle. At approximately 9:15 p.m., emergency personnel responded to […]

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Hundreds Gather to Remember Santa Barbara Fire Captain Tony Pighetti

date: 2024-10-21, from: Newshawk, the freshest news in Santa Barbara County

Santa Barbara City Fire Chief Chris Mailes and Tony Pighetti's dog, Donuts, at Sunday's service.

A crowd gathered Sunday to remember Anthony “Tony” Pighetti, a retired Santa Barbara City Fire captain who died earlier this month. Pighetti, 59, worked for the city department for decades […]

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Pet Adoption Fees 50% Off in Run-up to Wiggle Waggle Fall Festival

date: 2024-10-21, from: Newshawk, the freshest news in Santa Barbara County

Woods Humane Society and the County of SLO Animal Services Division (ASD) are offering 10 days of half-off pet adoption fees, Oct. 18 through Oct. 27. The joint adoption promotion […]

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Westmont Nursing Educator to Address Maternity Care Deserts

date: 2024-10-21, from: Newshawk, the freshest news in Santa Barbara County

Hospitals have increasingly been closing maternity departments around the country, including in California. Taking a look at the issue of maternity care deserts will be Westmont instructor of nursing Stephanie […]

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Lotusland Offers Reduced Rate for Locals on Community Access Days

date: 2024-10-20, from: Newshawk, the freshest news in Santa Barbara County

To deliver on its mission to educate and inspire the public about biodiversity and ornamental horticulture, Ganna Walksa Lotusland is again offering Santa Barbara County residents a chance to explore […]

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Lompoc Unified School District Celebrates Día de los Muertos

date: 2024-10-20, from: Newshawk, the freshest news in Santa Barbara County

The Lompoc Unified School District (LUSD) will hold its annual Día de los Muertos celebration, 2-7 p.m. Nov. 2 at the El Camino Campus, 320 North J St. This year’s […]

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Lily Pad Perch

date: 2024-10-20, from: Newshawk, the freshest news in Santa Barbara County

Lily pad perch.

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Dan McCaslin: Easy Sierra Hiking from Lake George in Mammoth Lakes Basin

date: 2024-10-20, from: Newshawk, the freshest news in Santa Barbara County

Crystal Crag across Lake George in the Eastern Sierra.

The Santa Barbara County chaparral shrublands form my best-loved hiking region, also called Los Padres National Forest. However, the much higher “alpine” areas also summon the soul to breathe free […]

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Seasoned Local Sailor to Recount Story of Tall Ship USCGC Eagle

date: 2024-10-19, from: Newshawk, the freshest news in Santa Barbara County

USCGC Eagle, renowned as America’s Tall Ship, is set to embark on a Pacific tour in 2025, marking a pivotal chapter in maritime history. The tour that will trace the […]

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Colossal Troll by Recycling Artist Thomas Dambo Moving Into Solvang

date: 2024-10-19, from: Newshawk, the freshest news in Santa Barbara County

Wood figure of a giant troll seated in a wooded setting created by recycling artist Thomas Dambo. (Thomas Dambo)

The California Nature Art Museum (formerly the Wildling Museum) is commissioning Thomas Dambo, a world-renowned Danish artist who specializes in creating large, whimsical trolls made from recycled materials, to build […]

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Salute to Teachers Q&A: Laura Branch

date: 2024-10-19, from: Newshawk, the freshest news in Santa Barbara County

Laura Branch, a science teacher at Righetti High School in Santa Maria and the 2025 Santa Barbara County Teacher of the Year, is energized by her students. “To see them flourish from shy student the first day of class to being outgoing at the end of the year and sharing their individual stories with me is incredible,” she says.

[Noozhawk’s note: One in a series on the teachers who will be honored Nov. 2 at A Salute to Teachers, presented by Cox Communications and the Santa Barbara County Education […]

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Halloween Journey Treats Young Children to Interactive Theater

date: 2024-10-19, from: Newshawk, the freshest news in Santa Barbara County

Acorn Village Forest School and the Santa Ynez Valley Botanical Garden are joining hands to create a Halloween Journey interactive experience for families with young children on two nights, 5:30-7:30 […]

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James Dulley: How Woodwork Trim Can Transform a Room

date: 2024-10-19, from: Newshawk, the freshest news in Santa Barbara County

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Dear James: My living room needs a décor update. I’m on a limited budget and plan to do it myself. Would adding some woodwork help? I will need some installation […]

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Chaos Hits Montecito Planning Commission Meeting Over Miramar Hotel Project

date: 2024-10-19, from: Newshawk, the freshest news in Santa Barbara County

Sandy Stahl, Montecito Planning Commissioner, recused herself mid-meeting Friday after Rick Caruso's team revealed she had ex-parte communications that she didn't reveal prior to the start of the meeting. The commission was forced to end the meeting because it had too few members for a vote.

Sandy Stahl checked out of the Rosewood Miramar Resort Hotel discussion early. In a stunning turn of events Friday, Montecito Planning Commissioner Stahl abruptly recused herself mid-meeting, in what was […]

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Community Bancorp of Santa Maria Posts Third Quarter Earnings

date: 2024-10-19, from: Newshawk, the freshest news in Santa Barbara County

Janet Silveria, president/CEO of Community Bancorp of Santa Maria, has released its earnings report for the period ending Sept. 30, 2024. Net loans increased 10.9%, from $228.3 million at Sept. […]

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