UCSB adds 5 new members to athletics hall of fame
UCSB’s Hall of Fame class of 2018 features two Olympians, a former NBA player and two volleyball coaches that combined to win almost 1,400…
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Man brandishes a knife during an argument in Ventura
A Simi Valley man has been arrested after making threats and brandishing a knife on a resident in Ventura Monday afternoon. Ventura police received a…
Continue ReadingVentura police add more security cameras to the promenade after deadly stabbing
Ventura police have increased patrol and added additional security cameras nearly two weeks after 35-year-old Anthony Mele was fatally stabbed while…
Continue ReadingSuspect search operation underway near Gibraltar Road, Santa Barbara County
A search operation is underway on Tunnel Trail near Gibraltar Road in unincorporated Santa Barbara County for an individual reportedly carrying a…
Continue ReadingTwo people escape overnight RV fire near Los Alamos
Two people lost their RV early Monday morning after it burned down on the side of the freeway near Los Alamos. The two people were inside the RV when…
Continue ReadingOne on One with Santa Barbara Unified School District Superintendent Cary Matsuoka
Second graders who don’t know how to ride a bike; a privileged teen who’s great with horses, but doesn’t know what a noun is. Those…
Continue ReadingSanta Barbara YouTube creator wins Silver Creator Award
In a letter to Santa Barbara County resident Rebecca Brand, YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki said hard work, perseverance and a healthy sense of humor paid…
Continue ReadingCoalition Against Gun Violence holds annual fundraiser
The non-profit Coalition Against Gun Violence (CAGV) held its 23rd-anniversary fundraiser and celebration at the Santa Barbara Club on Sunday.…
Continue ReadingTruck fire shuts down Highway 101 in Ventura
UPDATE: The Ventura City Fire reports that when they arrived on scene they found a pickup truck and trailer overturned on the freeway and the trailer…
Continue ReadingTerminally ill dog finds foster home
A terminally ill pit bull mix has found a foster home Sunday afternoon. Jade, a seven-year-old dog, was discovered to have Hemangiosarcoma, a rapidly…
Continue ReadingLaw Enforcement takes part in National Drug Take-Back Day
Law enforcement agencies on the central coast collected old prescription drugs as part of National Drug Take-Back Day Saturday afternoon. Santa…
Continue ReadingRed Cross installs free smoke alarms in Santa Barbara homes
Over 100 volunteers with the Red Cross installed about 400 free smoke alarms in Santa Barbara homes Saturday afternoon. The Sound the Alarm event is…
Continue ReadingMother of Parkland shooting survivor speaks at Teen Leadership Conference
The City of Santa Barbara Youth Council, in collaboration with the Police Activities League (PAL) Youth Leadership Council, and Future Leaders of…
Continue ReadingCHP investigates rollover on Highway 154
A man is moderately injured after being involved in a single vehicle rollover on Highway 154 Saturday night. Santa Barbara County Fire responded to a…
Continue ReadingSuper Duper Kyle donates to Ventura High School drama department
A rapper hot off of two shows at Coachella is giving back to his local high school. Super Duper Kyle took the stage at Ventura High School with the…
Continue ReadingActivists celebrate victory in fight against proposed power plant on beach in Oxnard
Activists had reason to celebrate at Oxnard Beach Park on Thursday. They won a four-year battle to prevent another power plant along the…
Continue ReadingFemale first responders honored for their response to Thomas Fire in Ventura County
A reception was held for female first responders who worked tirelessly during the Thomas Fire. State Senator Hannah-Beth Jackson, 19th Senate…
Continue ReadingCal Poly technology part of Mars InSight Mission
The first NASA mission to launch to another planet from the west coast has folks excited for liftoff. The anticipated early morning launch from…
Continue ReadingFirst of two Emergency Preparedness Fairs honors Ventura Police and Fire Departments
Will you be prepared when disaster hits? That’s the question organizers of two Emergency Preparedness Fairs are asking. The first fair hosted…
Continue ReadingSLO community dons high heels for Walk a Mile in Her Shoes
The San Luis Obispo community came together Saturday to support survivors of sexual assault. Folks gathered at Mission Plaza for the 16th Annual Walk…
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