Review of fire evacuation plan to take place
Funding from a federal grant will pay for a consultant to study many aspects of wildland fire evacuations in Santa Barbara. This is part of an…
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Updated: Second baby giraffe born at Santa Barbara Zoo comes outside
The newest face at the Santa Barbara Zoo, “Sunshine” the baby giraffe, came outside into an exhibit today. She was born Sunday afternoon.…
Continue ReadingCompanies challenged to hire veterans
There is a special window for veterans at the West Oxnard Job and Career Center.The staff is even hosting a Veterans orientation on May 14. The…
Continue ReadingChurch, neighbors clash over homeless meals
A meeting is being held Tuesday night at Ventura City Hall to talk about a dispute between a church and its neighbors. The Harbor Community Church…
Continue ReadingOld golf course donated to UCSB
The Trust for Public Land gave UC Santa Barbara the 64-acre Ocean Meadows Golf Course Tuesday. The donation came a month after the Trust for Public…
Continue ReadingWallet thief at Tonic nightclub
The Santa Barbara Police Department needs your help catching a thief. Police said a long-haired man is suspected of stealing a wallet from someone at…
Continue ReadingRollover sends driver to hospital
A rollover accident on De La Vina St. in Santa Barbara sent a driver to the hospital and two vehicles to the wrecking yard. It happened around 10…
Continue ReadingState lawmakers consider fracking moratorium
A controversial oil drilling process is back in the spotlight this week as state lawmakers are considering a temporary ban on hydraulic fracturing,…
Continue ReadingKEYT contest winners make trip to Hollywood for ‘Katie Show’ taping
KEYT hosted 30 contest winners on a trip to Hollywood and a taping of “The Katie Show.” Katie Couric’s daytime talk show traveled…
Continue ReadingRodney King verdict sparked riots 21 years ago
Monday marks the 21st anniversary of the Rodney King beating verdict.Ventura County jurors will forever be associated with the trail. The trial was…
Continue ReadingBicycle chop shops found in dry river bottoms
Ventura police said they have been finding the bicycle chop shops in the dry Ventura and Santa Clara river bottoms. That means bicycle thieves are…
Continue ReadingUCSB professor in hot seat after Boston Marathon comments
A UC Santa Barbara professor is in the hot seat after making comments that suggest the Boston Marathon bombings are a result of American politics.…
Continue ReadingBehind the scenes at ABC’s ‘Dancing with the Stars’
Boxing champion Victor Ortiz traded in his gloves for dance shoes and made it halfway through season 16 on ABC’s “Dancing with the…
Continue ReadingRobotics team wins award at world championship
After months of hard work and preparation Dos Pueblos High School’s Team 1717 is out of the first Robotic World Championships. The team was…
Continue ReadingMud run raises scholarship funds
The Ventura Police Officers Association usually hosts a golf tournament, but this year they decided to do something different. The first ever Ventura…
Continue ReadingSuspect turns himself in after pursuit and crash
Ryan Villa-Lopez turned himself in Sunday night after fleeing from officers after a brief pursuit. Villa-Lopez was arrested for assault with a deadly…
Continue ReadingBrush fire reduced to 3 acres burned
A 5-acre brush fire has been reduced to 3 acres burned in San Luis Obispo County. Fire crews began the mop-up stage around 1:45 p.m. Officials expect…
Continue ReadingCHP inspection targets big rigs
The California Highway Patrol set up a big rig inspection checkpoint at the base of Highway 154. Trucks were given a close up look from bumper to…
Continue ReadingTwo people stabbed in gang-related incident in Santa Maria
Two people were stabbed in a gang-related incident in Santa Maria Sunday night, police said. The incident happened around 9:30 p.m. in the 700 block…
Continue ReadingTwo kayakers rescued off Goleta coastline
An ambitious trip to Santa Cruz Island was cut short Saturday for two kayakers. A father and son had to be rescued about 2 miles off Goleta Beach…
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