Families seek refuge in Santa Barbara, thousands in limbo following LA fires
SANTA BARBARA, Calif.—Phil Svitek has already geared up for a potential evacuation. “You just close that door for the last time and it’s…
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Direct Relief in Santa Barbara brings aid to fire victims displaced by fires in Los Angeles
LOS ANGELES, Calif.— The devastating fires out of Los Angeles hits close to home for many Santa Barbarans like Brea Burkholz. “We’re…
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Santa Barbara County braces itself for Santa Ana winds
Santa Barbara County braces itself for Santa Ana winds SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif.— Residents in Santa Barbara’s Eastside say they aren’t too…
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Heavy winds knock out power in Camarillo Heights
VENTURA COUNTY, Calif.— Lisa Weisenberger wasn’t expecting to hear a loud boom Wednesday morning— but that’s exactly what happened when the…
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Several deadlines approaching for Mountain Fire Victims to get aid
VENTURA COUNTY, Calif. — It’s been a difficult couple months for renters like Karla Villanueva who says she is starting off the new year at a…
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Central Coast makes its mark on Rose Parade Floats
PASADENA, Calif.— This week, thousands of people traveled to Float Fest in Pasadena to view the 39 floats from the Rose Parade up close. The Rose…
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Cal Poly float wins Leishman Public Spirit Award at Pasadena Rose Parade
PASADENA, Calif.—The Cal Poly float won the coveted Leishman Public Spirit Award, an award which recognizes the most outstanding floral…
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136th Annual Rose Parade is “the best day ever”
PASADENA, Calif.—Marching for 5.5 miles on Colorado Blvd. is no easy feat, especially when you add music and dancing into the mix. Hundreds of…
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Cal Poly students in final stretch to complete Rose Parade float
PASADENA, Calif.—Cal Poly students are gearing up to see their work of art come to life on new years day at Pasadena’s Rose…
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To write or not to write? Holidays spark A.I. debate
VENTURA COUNTY, Calif.—The pen is mightier than the sword, but is it mightier than A.I? “I use it sometimes when I have to write my…
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Shoppers snag killer deals following Christmas Day
CAMARILLO, Calif.—From the Camarillo Outlets to State Street in Santa Barbara, people were eager to find some killer deals. “This is…
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Judge quashes UCPD search warrant that would have given it full access to thousands of Instagram users
Defense Attorney Addison Steele says “Today is a good day for the country and the constitution.”…
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California Department Of Public Health launches campaign to address mental health crisis among youth
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif.— The California Department Of Public Health’s new statewide campaign — called “Take Space to Pause”— is made…
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Efforts to protect monarch butterfly set in motion following this year’s sharp decline in the population
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif.—This past month only 4 butterflies have been counted in Goleta’s Ellwood Mesa area. Last month that number was 34.…
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Make the Call: Free 24/7 Behavioral Wellness Access Line Workers helps a community in crisis
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif. — Sharon isn’t just a voice on a phone. For many, she’s their lifeline. “You never know what you’re going to…
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Santa Barbara City College Nursing Program Students have their “finger on the pulse” of local healthcare
SANTA BARBARA, Calif.—It’s an emotional day for graduates like Sabrina Balat. “My family worked so hard to come to this country. And now that…
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EXCLUSIVE: Local award winning Syrian filmmaker shares what toppling of Al-Assad regime means for Syria’s future
SANTA BARBARA, Calif.— Syrian filmmaker Sam Kadi has created films that shine a spotlight on the Arab world. Kadi says he never thought he…
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Will Ferrell honored in Santa Barbara, speaks about trans documentary
SANTA BARBARA, Calif.—He’s played an elf, a race car driver, and even a journalist. Out all the comedic roles he’s played Ferrell says “Will…
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Thousands of monarch butterflies disappear, Only 4 counted in Goleta
GOLETA, Calif. — As winter approaches, people travel to Ellwood Mesa in Goleta to see the thousands of western monarch butterflies. “Walking…
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Centuries old home in Santa Barbara gets deconstructed
SANTA BARBARA Calif.—Kit Boss says he’s excited to move into Santa Barbara to build his dream home, but is taking time to do it the right way.…
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