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Breaking ground: An empty Santa Maria department store begins its transformation into apartments—aiming to revitalize downtown
By Caleb Wiseblood
Local water agencies weigh in on federal cloud seeding bill
By Camillia Lanham
Santa Barbara County is ready to build out rural broadband networks
By Madison White
Survivor of alleged sexual assault files suit against former Hancock instructor
By Bulbul Rajagopal