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Special Film Screening Takes You Behind The Scenes with Paramedics

October 30, 2026 6:10 pm John Palminteri

The movie “Into the Unknown” will go behind the scenes of paramedics. It will be shown at the SBIFF McHurley Film Center Wednesday.

SBIFF McHurley Film Center Now Showing a New Marquee

October 30, 2026 5:45 pm John Palminteri

The new marquee is now up at the SBIFF McHurley Film Center. The newly remodeled theatre site in downtown Santa Barbara opened with state of the art screens last February.

Mother Nature Pulls a Halloween Trick With Two Days of Rain

October 30, 2026 11:58 am John Palminteri

Nature scares up a rainy forecast for Halloween. Soaked streets will be challenging for trick or treaters.

Homeless Camps Cleared Out Along the Coast Prior to Weekend Storms

October 29, 2026 6:44 pm John Palminteri

Crews have been clearing up homeless camps in coordination with the Santa Barbara Sheriff’s Office and outreach workers. One of the problematic areas was in Summerland.

Carpinteria Beach Homes Brace as Rising Tides Come to Their Properties

October 29, 2026 2:31 pm John Palminteri

The Carpinteria streets near the Salt Marsh have been impacted by this weeks higher tides and El Nino related impacts. The water is coming up from the drains nearby and some homes are impacted.

New Santa Ynez Valley Trail Expansion Continues to Grow Vital Safety Routes

October 28, 2026 3:21 pm John Palminteri

A new section of a Santa Ynez Valley trail has opened. It will improve safety in the area.

Carpinteria to Present Its Budget Issues to Voters During Measure I Meeting

October 27, 2026 6:16 pm John Palminteri

Carpinteria voters are being asked to support a sales tax increase to cover growing costs for services. It will be on the ballot as Measure I.

Time is Ticking to Turn in General Election Ballots at U.S. Post Office

October 27, 2026 6:12 pm John Palminteri

Voters have been urged to get their ballots in early, especially if they are using the U.S. Postal Service. They will still be accepted on election day but need that specific post mark.

Tidy Seas Seeks More Funds & Volunteers in a Year-Round Coastal Trash Cleanup Effort

October 27, 2026 3:50 pm John Palminteri

Runoff trash is an ongoing environmental problem targeted by the group Tidy Seas. A fundraiser is set for Thursday evening.

Lil’ Toot has a Lil’ Special for Harbor Boat Rides the Rest of the Year

October 26, 2026 10:41 pm John Palminteri

The Lil’ Toot harbor shuttle will have a $5. ride on Mondays the rest of 2026. It has a 19 person capacity.

Voters Coming in Strong With Ballot Turn-In for the General Election

October 26, 2026 5:52 pm John Palminteri

Ballots for the November 3rd election are coming in at a strong pace. Elections officials also say the white ballot drop boxes are preferred for the rest of the week after Tuesday.

Higher Tides, Kelvin Wave, and Coastal Worries Rise

October 26, 2026 12:24 pm John Palminteri

A bulldozer is creating a defensive berm along the Santa Barbara waterfront with incoming high tides. This includes Leadbetter Beach and east of Stearns Wharf.

Thunder at Dawn Signaled Strong Incoming Storm

October 21, 2026 2:21 pm John Palminteri

A two vehicle crash in the rain Wednesday morning blocked a lane of traffic at the driveway to REI in downtown Santa Barbara. Police, fire and AMR were on the scene.

Two Weeks Away from General Election; Thousands of Ballots Still Out

October 20, 2026 11:50 am John Palminteri

Ballot counting is underway for the November 3 election. The deadline is two weeks away.

A Leaking Wading Pool Inspires Ideas For New Chumash Cultural Element at West Beach

October 19, 2026 12:51 pm John Palminteri

New ideas are coming forward for the West Beach wading pool which has been closed due to a leak. Changes could include Chumash historical elements.

Final Day for Voter Registration for Upcoming General Election

October 19, 2026 11:54 am John Palminteri

October 19 is the voter registration deadline for the Nov. 3 election to be verified and receive materials by mail. Voters can still register up to election day by using the conditional voter registration and still receive a ballot from an elections office.

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