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The Goleta man reportedly fired his gun while being stabbed by other man during a… Continue Reading
14-year-old Goleta student wins $3,500 in Nation’s Premier STEM competition
A young Goleta student just won $3,500 in a nationwide STEM competition for his study on how lengthening consonants in similar sounding words affects… Continue Reading
San Luis Obispo police arrest four after various drugs, weapons found in vehicle
During a search of the car, police reported finding various amounts of methamphetamine, heroin, fentanyl, psilocybin mushrooms, prescription pills… Continue Reading
USPS now accepting letters for 2021 Operation Santa Program
The US Postal Service announced it is now accepting letters for its 109-year-old program "Operation Santa" which helps families in need get help… Continue Reading
Heavy rescue needed after vehicle goes over side of HWY 1 near Lompoc
Santa Barbara County crews responded to a vehicle that went over the side of Highway 1 south of Lompoc on… Continue Reading
Man hospitalized after being shot multiple times during fight in Ventura
Ventura police are investigating a shooting that culminated from a late-night bar fight in Ventura and left one man… Continue Reading
Santa Maria police investigating after 2 teens hospitalized with gunshot wounds
After searching the area, police said they located the shooting crime scene near the 200 block of West… Continue Reading
Oxnard police investigating after man found with critical gunshot wound
Officers were dispatched to the 2500 block of Spur Drive around 11:21 a.m. Friday morning after receiving a report of a shooting… Continue Reading
Three Lompoc men arrested for planning to steal vehicles after being seen prowling in neighborhood
Deputies arrested three Lompoc men on Thursday after a resident reported some people were checking vehicle door handles in their… Continue Reading
Oxnard police arrest man after 20 pounds of meth, illegal guns found in home
An Oxnard man was arrested on Thursday after police found more than 20 pounds of meth, other drugs and several guns inside two… Continue Reading
Inmate found dead at Ventura Pre-Trial Detention Facility
An inmate was pronounced dead at the Ventura Pre-Trial Detention Facility on Thursday after being found unresponsive in his… Continue Reading
Trout Creek Bridge replacement project east of Santa Margarita now complete
The project, located at the intersection of Highway 58 and Pozo Road, cost about $7… Continue Reading
Santa Barbara police arrest Ventura man after dangerous chase, domestic abuse incident
A Ventura man was arrested in Santa Barbara on Wednesday after he allegedly threatened officers with a knife during a chase and strangled a… Continue Reading
Santa Barbara man formally charged in fatal Goleta crash
Santa Barbara County District Attorney Joyce E. Dudley announced Thursday that a felony complaint has been filed against the Santa Barbara man… Continue Reading
City of Paso Robles breaks ground on new apartment complex
The project, called Arrive Paso Robles, will be located at 1401 Creston Road on a 10-acre parcel just north of the Food 4 Less shopping center and… Continue Reading
Sick bobcat gets treatment after showing up on SB Wildlife Care Network property
A sick bobcat seemingly sought out its own treatment this month after showing up on Santa Barbara Wildlife Care Network (SBWCN) property last… Continue Reading
Camarillo man pleads guilty to money laundering, identity theft
Jose Refugio Carbajal, 54, pled guilty to the crimes which include public benefits fraud, identity theft, money laundering and… Continue Reading
Santa Barbara police safely locate missing man
59-year-old Juan Manuel Mendez was reportedly last seen near Oak Park in the City of Santa Barbara on Tuesday, Oct.… Continue Reading
Cox Charities awards $180,000 in grants to California nonprofits, including several on the Central Coast
Cox Charities awarded a total of $180,000 in grants to 22 California nonprofits, including several on the Central and South… Continue Reading
Outdoor burns allowed to resume in SLO County after recent storm
Cal Fire announced Wednesday that it has rescinded its previous ban on outdoor burns after the first rainstorm of the season swept through the… Continue Reading