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Known as Statia but with just 3500 residents, it’s a paradise for those seeking peace and… Continue Reading
Top fall products for the whole family as kids head back-to-school
It's time to go back to school and Life and Wellness Coach, Sima Cohen is joined us to share her top picks for the season for the entire family.… Continue Reading
Highway 1 in Santa Maria reopened after Prius collided with farm tractor
The crash reported just after 5 a.m. Involving a Toyota Prius and farm tractor, according to the California Highway Patrol.… Continue Reading
High tech, minimally invasive skin tightening treatment growing in popularity
A high-tech skin tightening treatment called "Morpheus8" uses the principle of microneedling combined with radiofrequency… Continue Reading
Fire crews respond to trash compactor fire behind Goleta department store
Store employees arrived to find smoke and fire coming from a trash compactor and called… Continue Reading
Five warning signs your heart is at risk
Cardiologist Dr. Ernst von Schwarz joined NewsChannel 11 Friday morning to share 5 warning signs of a heart attack, information which could be… Continue Reading
Musician Jonathan Firey draws inspirations from Santa Ynez Valley in new album
He settled in the Santa Ynez Valley seven years ago and now musician Jonathan Firey is out with a new album inspired by his… Continue Reading
Crash on Santa Maria River Bridge brings morning commute to standstill on northbound 101
The accident reported around 6:15 a.m. and involving at least three cars blocked all… Continue Reading
Minuteman Missile test launched overnight from Vandenberg Space Force Base
Amid heightened tensions with Russia and now China, the U.S. Air Force conducted missile test from the Central Coast of… Continue Reading
SIG ALERT: Big rig hauling oranges catches fire, blocking NB 101 in Paso
The big rig, reportedly hauling oranges, catching fire and leaking fuel after… Continue Reading
Early morning two-car crash sends at least one to hospital in downtown Santa Barbara
A sedan and pickup truck collided just before 4:30 a.m. at De La Vina Street and W. Carrillo… Continue Reading
Vegetation fire burns near waste water treatment plant in Paso Robles
The fire is on the northbound side of Highway 101. Smoke could be seen from the Pacific Gas and Electric camera located on Portnoff… Continue Reading
US inflation slips from 40-year peak but remains high 8.5%
Consumer prices jumped 8.5% in July compared with a year earlier, the government said Wednesday, down from a 9.1% year-over-year jump in June.… Continue Reading
Loquita Santa Barbara celebrates Fiesta with annual party at State Street restaurant
Loquita Santa Barbara is celebrating Old Spanish Days with it's annual Fiesta celebration on… Continue Reading
Local world record breaker shares adventure of a lifetime rowing from SF to Hawaii
Lat 35’s first all-women’s team of four dynamic athletes, from varied backgrounds, rowed across the Pacific Ocean setting a new world… Continue Reading
Firefighters knock out homeless encampment fire along Union Valley Parkway in Santa Maria
Fire crews had said it had the potential for spread but firefighters are now just mopping things… Continue Reading
Hope Avenue exit closed after semi-truck slams into freeway wall
The accident reported around 8 a.m. after the truck slammed into the wall dividing the freeway and… Continue Reading
Fiesta opening ceremony ready to welcome community at Old Mission Wednesday
Fiesta Pequeña chair, Judith Macaffrey, joined News Channel to preview the big event. Detailing who will be performing and when the public is invited… Continue Reading
Fiesta week is here! Meet the Spirit’s who will dance throughout the week
Each day this week a member of Fiesta will be joining News Channel 11 at 7:30am to discuss Old Spanish Days… Continue Reading
Headed to Curacao this summer? Travel expert Kaila Yu has some tips for a great trip
This charming Dutch Caribbean island is located next to Aruba. It’s famous for the candy-colored buildings in the capital city of Willemstad—a UNESCO… Continue Reading