Mentor programs merge to help Santa Barbara County kids
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – The ‘Big Brothers’ and ‘Big Sisters’ program merged with the mentoring program operated by The Council on Alcoholism and Drug…
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Help fight pediatric cancer with a Paella Picnic
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – Time is running out to get your paella picnic basket for Saturday’s feast. The Teddy Bear Cancer Foundation is down to just…
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Tipline: Buying a car from north of the border falls into a gray area
People thinking about buying a used vehicle these days will probably run a Google search first, check Carfax and maybe get a pre-purchase inspection.…
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Beware of housing rental scams during COVID-19
VENTURA , Calif. – The Ventura County District Attorney’s Office is warning everyone to beware of online housing rental scams during the Coronavirus…
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Tipline Investigation: Solvang woman struggles to kick squatter off her property
A Solvang woman struggled to kick a squatter off her land, that’s when someone contacted the local NewsChannel on her…
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DMV resumes behind-the-wheel driving tests
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The California Department of Motor Vehicles will resume behind-the-wheel driving tests on Friday, June 26. The DMV suspended…
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Antique and Classic car parade brightens day at four Santa Barbara retirement facilities
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – Classic cars and Father’s Day. They go together like hot dogs and baseball and George and Gracie. What a great way to kick…
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Kenny Loggins live pay-per-view concert to benefit The Lobero Theatre
The COVID-19 Pandemic is taking a toll on venues that rely on live performances and other entertainment. One way to survive is go live online with…
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Four Mexican nationals charged with smuggling drugs to Hollister Ranch Beach
GAVIOTA, Calif. – Four Mexican nationals accused of trying to smuggle more than 4,700 pounds of marijuana into the United States by boat face life in…
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Paso Robles man murdered during two day crime spree identified and honored
Paso Robles Police Department identified James Watson as the homeless man believed to have been shot and killed by Mason James Lira at the beginning…
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Santa Barbara County Public Health allows more businesses to reopen
SANTA BARBARA. Calif. – The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department issued a new order on Wednesday allowing more businesses to reopen on…
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Atascadero man faces drug charges in connection with shootout at illegal grow
MENDOCINO COUNTY, Calif. – A 22-year old Atascadero man is one of six men arrested by authorities in Mendocino County for operating an illegal…
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Brush fire breaks out between Ventura and Santa Paula
Fire officials are battling a brushfire in the remote hills between the cities of Ventura and Santa Paula.…
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SLO County Health Officer approves more industries to reopen
San Luis Obispo County Health Officer Dr. Penny Borenstein has reviewed the most recent guidance by the State to reopen more industries.…
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Missing Santa Barbara nurse seen on surveillance video alone
Santa Barbara Police confirmed to The NewsChannel that missing Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital nurse Ashley Zachman was seen on surveillance video in…
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Santa Maria floats ideas to offer summer swimming during Aquatic Center closure
The City of Santa Maria’s Parks and Recreation Department is trying to arrange public access at other swimming pools as it considers closing its Paul…
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Ventura County law enforcement monitoring surge in social media threats
VENTURA COUNTY, Calif. – The Ventura County Sheriff’s Office is seeing a dramatic increase in phone calls from residents concerned about threats of…
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Vitalant testing all blood donations for COVID-19 antibodies
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Vitalant announced on Monday that it has started testing all blood donations for antibodies to SARS-CoV-2, the coronavirus that…
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Ventura County Civil Grand Jury tries to clear up confusion
The Grand Jury found that the County does not have a policy requiring or recommending such consultation and that differing statements led to public…
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Santa Maria scholarship recipient returns award to help another student
The Breakfast Rotary Club of Santa Maria is awarding scholarships to 18 deserving students this year. 65 students applied for those…
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