John Palminteri, Author at News Channel 3-12

All-In-One Donation Site in Carpinteria Helps Those In Need & Their Pets

December 3, 2025 5:09 pm John Palminteri

The Alcazar Theatre in Carpinteria is one of the spots where multiple donations can be made at once for the holidays. This includes food, clothing… Continue Reading

King Tides Arrive on the Central Coast

December 3, 2025 5:01 pm John Palminteri

The King Tides have arrived and coincide with the full moon cycle. Special warnings along the coast have been… Continue Reading

Paseo Nuevo Housing Project Still Alive Despite Frustrating City Hearing

December 3, 2025 11:59 am John Palminteri

The Paseo Nuevo housing plan is still alive after a frustrating City Council discussion Tuesday. … Continue Reading

Community Leaders Urge Alternatives and Solutions Not a Tough Law for Deltopia 2026

December 2, 2025 6:34 pm John Palminteri

Deltopia safety and cost concerns may lead to tough new rules. The Isla Vista event is not… Continue Reading

Santa Barbara’s Collision-Prone Areas Listed in “Safer Streets” Survey

December 1, 2025 11:56 am John Palminteri

Santa Barbara safe streets survey asked the public for input for several locations. The deadline is December… Continue Reading

Shoppers Compare In-Person & Online Sales for Best Holiday Deals

November 28, 2025 12:34 pm John Palminteri

In person shopping continues to reinvent itself with online shopping remaining very popular this holiday season. It also gives the buyer the right… Continue Reading

On the Move for Thanksgiving Weekend? Expect a Crowd Nearly Everywhere

November 26, 2025 12:01 pm John Palminteri

The Santa Barbara airport will have a busy Thanksgiving weekend with indicators showing strong reservations on the major airlines. The airlines will… Continue Reading

Game Seeker Ready to Roll the Dice Again at a New Location

November 25, 2025 6:55 pm John Palminteri

The Game Seeker has opened at 920 State Street in Santa Barbara after closing earlier this year four blocks away. The site will have a full stock of… Continue Reading

Santa Barbara’s Specially Picked Holiday Tree Has Arrived to Illuminate State Street

November 25, 2025 4:04 pm John Palminteri

A 39-foot holiday tree has arrived in Santa Barbara. It will be lit up December 5th in a special event on State Street by the Arlington… Continue Reading

Farmers Rebound from Heavy Rain, Produce Demand Expected Ahead of Thanksgiving

November 25, 2025 12:13 pm John Palminteri

The Santa Barbara Farmers Market will have one of its busiest days of the year prior to Thanksgiving. The recent rains helped the water supply but… Continue Reading

Hundreds of Bike Riders Get a Bright Addition on the South Coast

November 25, 2025 12:45 am John Palminteri

Nearly 700 bike lights have been given out for free in Santa Barbara in November. It was part of a safety plan by the MOVE… Continue Reading

Nearly 200 Non-Profits to Divide a Share of $1-Million in a Special Dividends Luncheon

November 24, 2025 11:40 am John Palminteri

At a special Montecito Bank & Trust Dividends lunch $1-million was distributed to nonprofits in Santa Barbara and Ventura Counties. It began… Continue Reading

Local Donations Deliver Hot Meals and Fill Shelves for Thanksgiving Week

November 21, 2025 12:08 pm John Palminteri

Over 1000 Boys & Girls club Thanksgiving dinners are expected to be served this week in Santa Barbara County. They are made possible through… Continue Reading

Already Soggy Areas Brace for Another Round of Rain

November 20, 2025 11:33 am John Palminteri

The Santa Barbara waterfront is getting its winter protection with a sand berm. Damage has occurred before in this… Continue Reading

Tickets on the Rise for Parking Violators in Santa Barbara

November 19, 2025 6:18 pm John Palminteri

Parking tickets have hit windshields at a rate six percent higher than last year. Summer alone was about 13,000… Continue Reading

Lil’ Toot Offers Free Rides with the Return of Sunshine at the Santa Barbara Harbor

November 19, 2025 5:55 pm John Palminteri

Businesses and tourist services are rebounding from the rain recently including the Lil' Toot which had free rides for a… Continue Reading

A Break in Rain Gives Workers and Businesses the Chance to Rebound

November 19, 2025 5:52 pm John Palminteri

Heavy equipment has arrived at the Santa Barbara waterfront to build a sand berm. It will protect the Yacht club, businesses and parking areas from… Continue Reading

A Crimson Holiday Store Offers Holiday Galore with 46 Crafters and Artists in One Stop

November 18, 2025 6:32 pm John Palminteri

A Crimson Holiday store is open for the season at the La Cumbre Plaza. 46 artists and crafters are selling their… Continue Reading

Summerland Farm and Non-Profit Meet Organic Food Demand for Low Income and Medically Fragile South Coast Residents

November 18, 2025 11:43 am John Palminteri

Sweet Wheel Farms is delivering chemical free food to those in need weekly. The numbers shot up during the government shut… Continue Reading

Rarely Seen November Rain Turns Streets into Rivers; Brings Down Trees in Several Areas

November 17, 2025 5:07 pm John Palminteri

A flooded intersection caught many drivers off guard Saturday night in Santa Barbara. They were helped by passersby to get to higher… Continue Reading