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When did the Chumash people first arrive in the Santa Barbara area?
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The Chumash people have lived in the Santa Barbara area for at least 8,000 years. They were originally hunter-gatherers, but they learned how to farm and grow crops. The Chumash people were known for their beautiful pottery and for their excellent weaving skills. They were also skilled at fishing and hunting, and they were great at making tools.