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New digital books in the Mixteco language are available for students in transitional kindergarten through 8th grade at Oxnard School… Continue Reading
People in Santa Ynez Valley try to stay cool as temperatures remain above average
Temperatures are expected to be above average in the Santa Ynez… Continue Reading
Heat and wind increase fire danger in parts of Santa Barbara County; experts provide tips on getting the right fire insurance
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – Above-average temperatures and sundowners with gusts can be expected in parts of Santa Barbara County on Monday. Gusty… Continue Reading
Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Lt. Jarrett Morris helping to identify victims in Maui
The California Governer’s Emergency Services Office deployed Lieutenant Jarrett Morris to Maui, in the aftermath of the Lahaina… Continue Reading
Convicted killer Paul Flores taken to hospital after being attacked in prison
Paul Flores was taken to a hospital after being attacked in prison, according to attorney Harold Mesick.… Continue Reading
Experts provide tips to combat cold and flu for kids as they head back to school
Some students on the Central Coast are back to school, and experts provide tips on combatting a cold or flu for the school… Continue Reading
Gas prices increase on Central Coast, experts have tips on which car is the right fit
Gas prices are rising on the Central Coast.… Continue Reading
Hurricane Hilary now category two, first tropical storm to hit California since 1939
The National Hurricane Center declared Hurricane Hilary a Category 2 Hurricane.… Continue Reading
Goleta Summer Reading Program checks out for the year
Thousands of locals booked it to the Goleta and Santa Ynez Valley Library for the 2023 Summer Reading… Continue Reading
Ventura County Fair wraps up fun-filled run
The Ventura County Fair wraps up this weekend.… Continue Reading
Santa Barbara County Tobacco Prevention Program provides insight on dangers of vaping among students
From 2019 through 2021, studies from the California Healthy Kids Survey for Santa Barbara County show 15% of students reported using vapes, and there… Continue Reading
Santa Barbara County Fire provides insight on wildfire season ahead of Thursday’s rain
Santa Barbara County Fire personnel provided insight into Thursday morning's rain impacts and what to expect for this year's wildfire season.… Continue Reading
Santa Barbara lands in top four most expensive rent for college students in U.S.
New research from InMyArea.com found that Santa Barbara has the nation's fourth most expensive college… Continue Reading
Farmworker Resource Center Project launches in Santa Barbara County
This project focuses on building trust and relationships with farmworkers, promoting and enhancing the agricultural industry in the county, according… Continue Reading
Santa Barbara County Fire Department receives funding to increase resources ahead of fire season
The Santa Barbara County Fire Department received a multi-million dollar fund to increase resources ahead of fire season.… Continue Reading
Lompoc author shares details of her new children’s book
Lompoc Author Connie Amarel shares her new children's book… Continue Reading
‘X Games’ competition kicks off in Ventura County Fairgrounds
Thousands of people are headed to Ventura this morning for the X… Continue Reading
Ranch to the ropes: Highline Adventures opens zipline tours
It's a bird! It's a plane! It's... a zipline! Soaring 400 ft in the air at 50+ mph, Highline Adventures reaches new heights with the biggest and… Continue Reading
Pink week hosted by Planned Parenthood kicks off on the Central and South Coasts
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – Each year, Planned Parenthood California Central Coast’s Young Advocates host a week-long fundraiser known as Pink… Continue Reading
Heatwave to impact Central and South Coasts brings elevated fire danger
Daniel Swain, a UCLA Climate Scientist, said this kind of heat can very quickly dry out the new amount of growth in vegetation across the region… Continue Reading