Increased ICE Detentions and Deportations Create Climate of Fear and Stress
OXNARD, Calif. — Hundreds of people took to the streets of Oxnard Tuesday night to protest recent ICE enforcement actions. “Do protests help?…
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Daughter of recently deported mother speaks out against ICE in Ventura County
VENTURA COUNTY, Calif. — In a recorded conversation, Maria, a Ventura County mother of 3 gives us a glimpse of the horrific conditions she…
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Isla Vista Recreation and Parks District Celebrates LGBTQ+ Community with Rainbow Bridge Installation
ISLA VISTA, Calif. — It’s just a regular bridge in the daytime at Anisq’Oyo Park, but at night this connecting landmark turns into a world of…
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Los Padres Hotshots put out fires generated by lightning strikes from fast- moving storm
SANTA BARBARA AND VENTURA COUNTIES, Calif. — The Los Padres Hotshots were hard at work Monday putting out the fires caused by lightning over the…
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Santa Barbara County Judge temporarily halts Sable Offshore’s plans to restart oil production off the Gaviota Coast
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — Linda Krop has been fighting for what she explains as environmental justice. “There’s been no environmental review.…
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Nesting Cliff Swallows Protected Through Their Breeding Season in Santa Barbara County
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif. — Every Spring, Cliff Swallows fly over 6,000 miles from South America to bulid their nests in Santa Barbara…
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Santa Barbara County District Attorney’s Office reacts to violent home invasion at Ty Warner estate
SANTA BARBARA, Calif.— The attack happened Wednesday, May 21st around 4:30 pm at Beanie Babies founder Ty Warner’s mansion on Fairway…
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New A.I. Trend Emerges at Santa Barbara’s I Madonnari Street Painting Festival
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — At Santa Barbara’s I Madonnari Street Art Festival, some chalk artists turned to artificial intelligence programs to…
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Memorial Day Service at Veterans Memorial Hall in Solvang sparks conversations about freedom
EDITOR’S NOTE: This article has been updated with additional information. The Memorial Day Celebration event in Solvang was hosted by Veterans of…
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Local Clinic Helps Ventura County Residents Get Criminal Records Expunged
VENTURA, Calif. – Joseph Gonzalez is looking to chart a new path forward after a misdemeanor 5 years ago followed him until today. “It was a big…
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Comedian Brad Williams shares how he used comedy to overcome adversity
SANTA BARBARA, Calif.— Brad Williams is no stranger to adversity. The 41 year old comedian was born with a genetic disorder called…
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New Federal program aims to counteract California’s sanctuary state policies, locals react
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif. — Operation Guardian Angel is a pilot program launched by Federal prosecutors on May 10th. The program aims to counter…
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Cannabis tax increase causes a stir among local retailers
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif.—Tuesday was a fairly busy day at Embarc in Ventura. But that all could change come July due to a scheduled tax…
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District Attorneys Urge State to Fund Drug Treatment Programs, as Proposition 36 Increases Local Criminal Justice Costs Statewide
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif. — Nearly 70% of Californians voted in favor of proposition 36 last year. “Prior to Proposition 36, you could be…
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Santa Barbara Clean Energy offers Free Trees to Local Residents to Combat Climate Change
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — It’s a simple process that reaps huge benefits over time. “Trees intake, carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and release…
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Dwight Murphy Field renovation project to start in June, local Beanie Babies founder pledges remaining $5 million dollars
SANTA BARBARA, Calif.— Victoria Strong’s vision for Gwendolyn’s playground comes following the passing of her daughter Gwendolyn, who passed…
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City of Santa Barbara Facing Backlash after “Sudden” Closure of Historic Casa de la Raza Building
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — Community members spoke at Santa Barbara City Hall Tuesday— to speak out against what they say was a “sudden” closure…
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Hospice of Santa Barbara helps locals cope with grief ahead of Mother’s Day
SANTA BARBARA, Calif.— “Grief and sorrow is not pathological. It’s just the cost of love,” said Bereavement Services Manager Michael…
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Locals react to news of first American Pope, share thoughts on legacy of Pope Francis
SANTA BARBARA, Calif.— Pope Leo XIV has big shoes to fill following the death of the beloved Pope Francis, a pope who many say was…
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State Senator Limón leads Bipartisan Coalition to Urge Congress to protect Head Start
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — The future of Head Start weighs heavy on champions of childcare and early education like Jennifer MacDonald. “Do they not…
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