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Goleta man arrested in connection with Santa Barbara shooting, stabbing incident

November 1, 2021 10:52 pm Jessica Brest

The Goleta man reportedly fired his gun while being stabbed by other man during a fight.

14-year-old Goleta student wins $3,500 in Nation’s Premier STEM competition

November 1, 2021 6:52 pm Jessica Brest

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 the listener’s understanding of the words.

San Luis Obispo police arrest four after various drugs, weapons found in vehicle

November 1, 2021 5:30 pm Jessica Brest

During a search of the car, police reported finding various amounts of methamphetamine, heroin, fentanyl, psilocybin mushrooms, prescription pills and drug paraphernalia.

USPS now accepting letters for 2021 Operation Santa Program

November 1, 2021 4:41 pm Jessica Brest

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 purchasing presents for their kids each year.

Heavy rescue needed after vehicle goes over side of HWY 1 near Lompoc

October 31, 2021 6:03 pm Jessica Brest

Santa Barbara County crews responded to a vehicle that went over the side of Highway 1 south of Lompoc on Sunday.

Man hospitalized after being shot multiple times during fight in Ventura

October 31, 2021 12:59 pm Jessica Brest

Ventura police are investigating a shooting that culminated from a late-night bar fight in Ventura and left one man hospitalized.

Santa Maria police investigating after 2 teens hospitalized with gunshot wounds

October 31, 2021 10:37 am Jessica Brest

After searching the area, police said they located the shooting crime scene near the 200 block of West Orange.

Oxnard police investigating after man found with critical gunshot wound

October 29, 2021 11:26 pm Jessica Brest

Officers were dispatched to the 2500 block of Spur Drive around 11:21 a.m. Friday morning after receiving a report of a shooting victim.

Three Lompoc men arrested for planning to steal vehicles after being seen prowling in neighborhood

October 29, 2021 10:10 pm Jessica Brest

Deputies arrested three Lompoc men on Thursday after a resident reported some people were checking vehicle door handles in their neighborhood.

Oxnard police arrest man after 20 pounds of meth, illegal guns found in home

October 29, 2021 4:18 pm Jessica Brest

An Oxnard man was arrested on Thursday after police found more than 20 pounds of meth, other drugs and several guns inside two homes.

Inmate found dead at Ventura Pre-Trial Detention Facility

October 28, 2021 7:44 pm Jessica Brest

An inmate was pronounced dead at the Ventura Pre-Trial Detention Facility on Thursday after being found unresponsive in his cell.

Trout Creek Bridge replacement project east of Santa Margarita now complete

October 28, 2021 6:57 pm Jessica Brest

The project, located at the intersection of Highway 58 and Pozo Road, cost about $7 million.

Santa Barbara police arrest Ventura man after dangerous chase, domestic abuse incident

October 28, 2021 6:34 pm Jessica Brest

A Ventura man was arrested in Santa Barbara on Wednesday after he allegedly threatened officers with a knife during a chase and strangled a woman.

Santa Barbara man formally charged in fatal Goleta crash

October 28, 2021 5:28 pm Jessica Brest

Santa Barbara County District Attorney Joyce E. Dudley announced Thursday that a felony complaint has been filed against the Santa Barbara man involved in a fatal DUI crash in Goleta.

City of Paso Robles breaks ground on new apartment complex

October 28, 2021 3:47 pm Jessica Brest

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 across the street from Winifred Pifer Elementary School.

Sick bobcat gets treatment after showing up on SB Wildlife Care Network property

October 28, 2021 3:21 pm Jessica Brest

A sick bobcat seemingly sought out its own treatment this month after showing up on Santa Barbara Wildlife Care Network (SBWCN) property last weekend.

Camarillo man pleads guilty to money laundering, identity theft

October 28, 2021 12:30 pm Jessica Brest

Jose Refugio Carbajal, 54, pled guilty to the crimes which include public benefits fraud, identity theft, money laundering and conspiracy.

Santa Barbara police safely locate missing man

October 28, 2021 11:45 am Jessica Brest

59-year-old Juan Manuel Mendez was reportedly last seen near Oak Park in the City of Santa Barbara on Tuesday, Oct. 19.

Cox Charities awards $180,000 in grants to California nonprofits, including several on the Central Coast

October 27, 2021 5:28 pm Jessica Brest

Cox Charities awarded a total of $180,000 in grants to 22 California nonprofits, including several on the Central and South Coasts.

Outdoor burns allowed to resume in SLO County after recent storm

October 27, 2021 12:35 pm Jessica Brest

Cal Fire announced Wednesday that it has rescinded its previous ban on outdoor burns after the first rainstorm of the season swept through the Central Coast.