SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — Soccer fever swept across Santa Barbara Friday as fans gathered at restaurants, sports bars and breweries to cheer on Team USA during its World Cup matchup against Australia.

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SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) - With Sable Offshore Oil now pumping oil from two of its three platforms off Santa Barbara County, the opposition to this newly restarted operation continues. U.S.

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