Mina Wahab, Author at News Channel 3-12

Bipartisan legislation pick up momentum as firefighters battle wildfires across Southern California.

January 24, 2025 5:48 pm Mina Wahab

SANTA BARBARA, Calif.—California is no stranger to wildfires, but Congressman Salud Carbajal says January has been catastrophic. We’ve…

Promise of rain reignites fears for Mountain Fire survivors

January 23, 2025 5:19 pm Mina Wahab

CAMARILLO, Calif. — Paul Ruiz delivers packages to the Camarillo Heights community on a daily basis, but now his route looks much different.…

Local community reacts to Trump’s executive order to end government jobs in diversity, equity, and inclusion.

January 22, 2025 6:19 pm Mina Wahab

VENTURA, Calif.—From promises of mass deportations to ending diversity, equity, and inclusion roles at the federal level, a slew of executive…

Trump’s inauguration spurs growing fears of deportation among undocumented immigrants, Santa Barbara fights back

January 21, 2025 6:17 pm Mina Wahab

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — Karen Lopez- Saavedra lights up when she talks about Santa Barbara. Though she has lived here since she was 6 years old,…

Local black community reflects on legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

January 20, 2025 6:07 pm Mina Wahab

SANTA BARBARA, Calif.— Monday, locals marched up state street— from De La Guerra Plaza to the Arlington Theater to commemorate the late civil…

Santa Barbara eateries donate food to survivors of LA fires

January 18, 2025 2:21 pm Mina Wahab

SANTA BARBARA, Calif.—Local baristas are hard at work helping bring comfort to families devastated by LA wildfires. Handlebar Coffee was…

Free day camps in Santa Barbara County help children fleeing disastrous LA fires cope with grief

January 16, 2025 6:37 pm Mina Wahab

SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif.—The sound of laughter is bringing light to a dreary situation. “The kids know what’s going on. Many know…

Project Camp runs free 3-day camp at Santa Barbara Zoo for kids displaced by LA fires

January 15, 2025 5:08 pm Mina Wahab

SANTA BARBARA, Calif.—For children from Los Angeles County, it’s a day of levity and light after days of devastation. “To be able to…

Santa Barbara County Fire Chief Mark Hartwig Shows Us How “Ready, Set, Go!” plan is a life saver in light of devastating fires

January 14, 2025 5:15 pm Mina Wahab

SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif.—It’s been a grueling couple weeks for survivors of the multiple fires setting southern California ablaze. “To lose…

Girls Inc. in Carpinteria offers free childcare to victims of recent fires

January 13, 2025 5:58 pm Mina Wahab

CARPINTERIA, Calif.— Girls Inc. in Carpinteria is offering free childcare to victims of the recent fires for the next couple weeks. “Any…

Families seek refuge in Santa Barbara, thousands in limbo following LA fires

January 10, 2025 6:37 pm Mina Wahab

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 like,…

Direct Relief in Santa Barbara brings aid to fire victims displaced by fires in Los Angeles

January 9, 2025 7:18 pm Mina Wahab

LOS ANGELES, Calif.— The devastating fires out of Los Angeles hits close to home for many Santa Barbarans like Brea Burkholz. “We’re…

Santa Barbara County braces itself for Santa Ana winds

January 8, 2025 9:01 pm Mina Wahab

Santa Barbara County braces itself for Santa Ana winds SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif.— Residents in Santa Barbara’s Eastside say they aren’t too…

Heavy winds knock out power in Camarillo Heights

January 8, 2025 8:42 pm Mina Wahab

VENTURA COUNTY, Calif.— Lisa Weisenberger wasn’t expecting to hear a loud boom Wednesday morning— but that’s exactly what happened when the…

Several deadlines approaching for Mountain Fire Victims to get aid

January 6, 2025 6:06 pm Mina Wahab

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…

Central Coast makes its mark on Rose Parade Floats

January 3, 2025 6:26 pm Mina Wahab

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…

Cal Poly float wins Leishman Public Spirit Award at Pasadena Rose Parade

January 2, 2025 6:18 pm Mina Wahab

PASADENA, Calif.—The Cal Poly float won the coveted Leishman Public Spirit Award, an award which recognizes the most outstanding floral…

136th Annual Rose Parade is “the best day ever”

January 1, 2025 9:47 pm Mina Wahab

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…

Cal Poly students in final stretch to complete Rose Parade float

December 31, 2024 12:41 pm Mina Wahab

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…

To write or not to write? Holidays spark A.I. debate

December 27, 2024 5:43 pm Mina Wahab

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…