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KCBX Top Regional News. The Environmental Defense Center filed the appeal after the Planning Commission voted to transfer permits for an oil operation on the Gaviota Coast to a new company, called Sable Offshore. San Luis Obispo County voters supported new sales tax measures in four different cities, according to election results.
Israel launches a 'limited' ground offensive in southern Lebanon
Sep 30, 2024 · TEL AVIV, Israel — The Israeli military has launched what it called a "limited, localized" ground offensive in southern Lebanon against the Iran-backed Lebanese militant group Hezbollah. "These targets are located in villages close to the border and pose an immediate threat to Israeli communities in northern Israel," the Israeli military said ...
Cal Poly students reflect on Hamas attacks one year later
Oct 8, 2024 · The students set up an exhibit on campus to reflect on the attacks exactly one year later. Hundreds of posters stood on wooden stakes – each bearing the face of a person who was murdered at an electronic music festival during the attack. Lauren Bandari organized the exhibit. She's the Executive Director of SLO Hillel, a Jewish club on campus.
Plans to designate marine sanctuary off the Central Coast released …
Oct 12, 2024 · Sage Walker’s late father, Fred Collins, proposed plans to designate the sanctuary in 2015. Local leaders will mark the accomplishment Monday, also known as Indigenous People’s Day, at Dinosaur Caves Park in Pismo Beach. According to the federal government, Indigenous people have lived on California’s Central Coast for more than 10,000 years.
Central Coast nonprofit sends aid to low-income Floridians …
Oct 10, 2024 · A Santa Barbara organization is preparing to help Flordians affected by Hurricane Milton. The massive storm is bearing down on the Gulf Coast of Florida and expected to make landfall Wednesday evening. Thomas Tighe, the CEO of Direct Relief, said the organization is sending inhalers, diabetes medications, and medical kits to low income people ...
8 ways to make the future brighter: from battling misinformation …
Oct 4, 2024 · Give it up for grandmas. As indigenous people from Amazonia say: The future is ancestral. I believe that grandmothers contribute to the well-being of families and the future would be brighter if we support grandmothers by: 1. Bringing them to the center of decision making. 2.
Higher taxes on the table as Santa Maria addresses budget deficit
Oct 3, 2024 · The City of Santa Maria may raise taxes to cover an expected budget shortfall. Santa Maria is facing a projected budget deficit of over $40 million this fiscal year and next. City officials report that costs are outpacing revenues. They plan to use reserve funds and make cuts across several departments, but they're also looking at other options.
2024 Primary Elections: Live updates of preliminary results for
Mar 6, 2024 · City of Santa Barbara Charter Amendment - Measure A2024. This measure would change how contracts are awarded for public works. Yes: 73.24%. No: 26.76%. You can find Santa Barbara election results at countyofsb.org. State Senator Races. District 17. John Laird: 58.74%. Tony Virrueta: 24.57%.
Israel's military fights Hezbollah in Lebanon, as it vows to respond …
Updated October 02, 2024 at 16:46 PM ET. Israeli troops battled Hezbollah fighters in Lebanon and fended off their rockets into Israel, even as Israel carried out airstrikes in Gaza and vowed to respond after Iran's large missile attack on Israel on Tuesday night. The Israeli military said eight of its soldiers were killed in southern Lebanon ...
SLO Supervisors vote to help farmers lessen dependence on Paso …
Oct 11, 2024 · Supervisor John Peschong speaking at the board meeting Tuesday. A divided San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors has voted to devise a plan to help local farmers lessen their reliance on the depleted Paso Robles Groundwater Basin. The Board of Supervisors voted Tuesday to spend about $300,000 to hire a Los Angeles-based consultant to ...