Old Spanish Days Celebration Exceeds Turnouts in Some Areas, Looks for New Ideas Going Forward
The street "banda" performances were popular during Old Spanish Days. They were not a scheduled… Continue Reading
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Redevelopment of old Santa Maria Mervyn’s/Fallas building begins, project seen as catalyst for downtown revitalization
A groundbreaking ceremony was held this morning to mark the beginning of the redevelopment of a high-profile building in Santa Maria that is seen a… Continue Reading
Gifford Fire Town Hall in Sisquoc Thursday night for Updates and Questions
SISQUOC, Calif. - The Gifford Fire has become the largest fire and most challenging firefight in California so far in 2025.
The firefighting… Continue Reading
Caihong Lei facing multiple felony charges after arrest Monday in connection with scam targeting elderly Goleta woman
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif. – On Thursday, charges were filed against 34-year-old Caihong Lei who was arrested Monday of this week in connection… Continue Reading
Alan Parsons Donates Signed Guitar to Support One805LIVE! for First Responders
MONTECITO, Calif. – Legendary music producer Alan Parsons is helping lead preparations for the One805LIVE! benefit concert supporting first… Continue Reading
Meet Gus! Gus visited the Morning News in hope of finding his fur-ever home
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. - Meet Gus, a shih-tzu maltese mix 9-year-old bundle of joy. Santa Barbara Humane's Chief Operating Officer brought Gus onto… Continue Reading
Peak heating Thursday, tracking a cooler weekend
A Dense fog Advisory is in place for the beaches through 9am Thursday. Dense low level clouds have developed, it is important to utilize low beams… Continue Reading
OARward Bound Rower and Santa Barbara High Grad Missing Following Rowing Accident
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – A former Santa Barbara High School graduate and Marine is missing and presumed dead after a training accident on a Montana… Continue Reading
Wilderness Preservation Plan Presented by Congressman Carbajal to Create More Protections
There could be more wilderness protections under a bill proposed by Congressman Salud Carbajal. It may preserve land on the Central Coast from… Continue Reading
Heating up Thursday, cooling Friday
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif. - Temperatures will come to a peak Thursday before slight cooling into the weekend.
On Thursday, temperatures will be… Continue Reading
Neurodivergent art and poetry contest for new Art Labbé gallery in Santa Barbara Funk Zone
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. - A new art gallery is opening soon in Santa Barbara that will feature works from neurodivergent artists.
"We're calling all… Continue Reading
UCSB Scientists Use Light to Discover Promising New Antivirals
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – Scientists at UC Santa Barbara are using light in a new way to fight viruses.
Through a method known as optogenetics,… Continue Reading
Goleta woman and Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office stop alleged scam attempt Monday
GOLETA, Calif. – Caihong Lei, a 34-year-old Los Angeles County woman, has been taken into custody and $30,000 has been recovered in connection with… Continue Reading
Santa Maria Air Tanker Base providing valuable support in battling the Gifford Fire
With the Gifford Fire burning just a few miles away east of Santa Maria, the Santa Maria Air Tanker Base is providing valuable support in the ongoing… Continue Reading
Incentive Programs and Revitalization Efforts in Progress in Lompoc
LOMPOC, Calif. - Incentive programs and revitalization efforts are in progress in Lompoc.
Residents and city leaders are excited about these… Continue Reading
Arroyo Grande announces Interim Chief of Police David Culver will serve as the city’s next top cop
ARROYO GRANDE, Calif. – On Wednesday, Arroyo Grande City Manager Matthew Downing announced that Commander David Culver will serve as the next Chief… Continue Reading
Stearns Wharf Murder Trial Enters Final Stages
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — Tuesday marked Day 8 of the trial of Jiram Tenorio Ramón, who is accused of shooting and killing Robert Gutierrez, a… Continue Reading
Santa Barbara City Council Votes Pave Way for Paseo Nuevo Redevelopment Negotiations
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – The Santa Barbara City Council received an update on the Paseo Nuevo redevelopment project Tuesday.
The proposal would add… Continue Reading
Heating up Wednesday, Gifford fire updates
High pressure brings a rise in temperatures Wednesday. Expect highs in the upper 90s inland and 70s near the beaches, 80s for inland valleys.… Continue Reading
Flo Rida Brings Good Feelings to Ventura County Fair
VENTURA, Calif. – The Grandstand Concert Series is going strong at the Ventura County Fair.
Flo Rida featuring Bubba Sparxxx performed on… Continue Reading