Warm Thursday, cooling Friday
Temperatures remain warm with minimal cooling across the region Thursday before heat relief on Friday.
Heat Advisories remain in effect until… Continue Reading
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New Federal program aims to counteract California’s sanctuary state policies, locals react
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif. — Operation Guardian Angel is a pilot program launched by Federal prosecutors on May 10th.
The program aims to… Continue Reading
Briant Reyes Estrada of Paso Robles charged with providing false immigration paperwork
LOS ANGELES – A federal criminal complaint was filed Wednesday against Briant Reyes Estrada of Paso Robles, a father charged with murder after his… Continue Reading
Santa Barbara Sidewalk Memorial Honors E-Bike Rider Killed by Suspected DUI Driver
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — A growing sidewalk memorial on State Street, near Pedregosa Street, marks the site where 29-year-old Joel Gonzalez was… Continue Reading
Santa Maria getting ready to hold two of the city’s biggest annual events over the next several days
Two of Santa Maria biggest annual events are all set to take over the next several days.… Continue Reading
First day without traffic light yields near-fatal crash at Los Olivos intersection
LOS OLIVOS, Calif. - Los Olivos residents are speaking out after CALTRANS removed a temporary traffic signal on Highway 154.Â
A crash happened the… Continue Reading
Heat peaks, elevated risk of heat related illness and fire danger
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — Temperatures will soar on Wednesday, with advisory-level heat expected for inland communities. Coastal areas will warm to the… Continue Reading
High Awareness is Urged on Vessels in Central Coast Waters During Safe Boating Week and Year-Round
A U.S. Coast Guard helicopter air lifts a rescue diver with a simulated victim in the Santa Barbara coastal waters as part of a Safe Boating Week… Continue Reading
District Attorneys Urge State to Fund Drug Treatment Programs, as Proposition 36 Increases Local Criminal Justice Costs Statewide
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif. — Nearly 70% of Californians voted in favor of proposition 36 last year.  “Prior to Proposition 36, you could be… Continue Reading
Cannabis tax increase causes a stir among local retailers
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif.—Tuesday was a fairly busy day at Embarc in Ventura.
But that all could change come July due to a scheduled tax… Continue Reading
Arabian Horses Show Strength as The Horse Industry Struggles in Santa Ynez Valley
SANTA YNEZ VALLEY, Calif. – The Santa Ynez Valley has long been known for its equestrian roots.
But today, local… Continue Reading
Hot Wednesday, fire weather & heat illness risks
Hot inland temperatures are increasing the local risk of heat illness on Wednesday.
A heat advisory goes in effect 11am Wednesday until 9pm… Continue Reading
Santa Barbara Supervisors Hold Moment of Silence for Dos Pueblos Students Killed in Car Crash
A moment of silence was held by the Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors for three teens from Dos Pueblos High killed in a car crash Sunday. … Continue Reading
Three teens are dead and two other people suffered major injuries after four-vehicle collision on Highway 1 Sunday evening
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif. – Three teens died and two other people were transported with major injuries after a four-vehicle collision on Highway 1… Continue Reading
Beachgoers Reflect on Refugio Oil Spill Anniversary as Sable Restarts Production off Platform Harmony
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif.-On a picture perfect Monday at Refugio State Beach some beachgoers said they still remember the Refugio Oil Spill like… Continue Reading
Women’s Fund of Santa Barbara announces record $1.25 million to 11 local nonprofits
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. - The Women's Fund of Santa Barbara made a big announcement to help almost a dozen nonprofits in the community.The organization… Continue Reading
Popular Central Coast beach identified by environmental group as having one of the highest levels of bacteria in the country
A popular San Luis Obispo County beach area has made a "top 10 list" released by a national environmental group for having one of highest levels of… Continue Reading
Warm Tuesday, advisory-level heat Wednesday
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — The warming trend began Monday and will continue Tuesday, with warmer temperatures in the forecast for the day as a ridge of… Continue Reading
Palm Springs explosion: Remains found at scene positive match to suspect
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) - Remains found at the scene of Saturday's Palm Springs explosion were a positive match for the suspect after DNA… Continue Reading
Fire teams responded to garage fire at a home on Deer Trail Lane in Santa Ynez Tuesday morning
SANTA YNEZ, Calif. – Fire crews responded to a fire in a garage at a single-family home in the 1300 block of Deer Trail Lane first reported around… Continue Reading