Nathalie Vera, Author at News Channel 3-12

DOJ upping efforts to strip citizenship from certain immigrants

February 28, 2020 6:26 pm Nathalie Vera

The Trump administration wants to strip U.S Citizenship away from certain immigrants. According to a new announcement by the Department of Justice,… Continue Reading

New drought report shows Central Coast, most of CA is ‘abnormally dry’

February 27, 2020 5:46 pm Nathalie Vera

The latest U.S Drought Monitor shows most of California is abnormally dry, with part of the state considered to be in a moderate drought. … Continue Reading

Cal Poly grad turned network reporter on the campaign trail shares how the university prepared him

February 27, 2020 9:43 am Nathalie Vera

It's been said the 2020 presidential election is the most important election of our time. It's a big responsibility for journalists on the campaign… Continue Reading

Buying a house in CA is 10% pricier today than 5 years ago. Here are the Central Coast prices

February 26, 2020 6:46 pm Nathalie Vera

Home prices in California are at an all time high since 2014 --the average cost of a home jumped by more than 10… Continue Reading

What you need to know about Prop 13 before Super Tuesday

February 25, 2020 6:31 pm Nathalie Vera

Proposition 13 is back on the ballot, but it's not what some think it is. Unlike the original Prop 13 of the 70's, this California bond measure wants… Continue Reading

Santa Barbara Co. Elections Office looking for bilingual poll workers

February 21, 2020 4:35 pm Nathalie Vera

Santa Barbara County is looking for bilingual poll workers ahead of the primary election on March 3rd. Pay for those positions range from $180 to… Continue Reading

ICE arrests at Bay Area courthouse raise questions over sanctuary state law protections

February 20, 2020 5:50 pm Nathalie Vera

Central Coast prosecutors and immigration advocates are reacting after ICE arrested at least three people at a Bay Area courthouse this week. Under… Continue Reading

New CA bill could help more marijuana users land jobs

February 19, 2020 6:38 pm Nathalie Vera

Many companies in California will turn applicants away if they test positive for marijuana, but a new state bill could change that.… Continue Reading

Central Coast immigrant ag workers hope Senate approves bipartisan bill providing path to citizenship

February 18, 2020 6:02 pm Nathalie Vera

Immigrant rights supporters are hoping a bipartisan legislation will be approved by the Senate this year. The Farm Workforce Modernization Act would… Continue Reading

Santa Barbara Co. leaders encourage more women to run for office

February 13, 2020 4:24 pm Nathalie Vera

It's been a 100 years since women have been able to vote in the United States, and on the Central Coast, women elected officials are celebrating by… Continue Reading

How new flight fares at the Santa Maria airport compare to fares in SB, SLO airports

February 7, 2020 5:41 pm Nathalie Vera

The Santa Maria airport announced three new destinations at the beginning of the year, but now some people say prices are too… Continue Reading

After Iowa Caucus chaos, local election officials discuss safety protocols for March primary

February 6, 2020 5:29 pm Nathalie Vera

The primary election is less than a month away and after a chaotic process with the Iowa caucuses, Central Coast experts and election officials are… Continue Reading

Santa Maria Valley and Santa Barbara humane societies join forces to provide more services

February 4, 2020 6:26 pm Nathalie Vera

The Santa Maria Valley and Santa Barbara humane societies are officially joining forces after two years of negotiations. The shelter expects to… Continue Reading

American Lung Association rates Central Coast cities on efforts to prevent tobacco use

February 3, 2020 11:54 am Nathalie Vera

The American Lung Association (ALA) released its 18th annual State of Tobacco Control 2020 report revealing how local cities and states rank on… Continue Reading

Central Coast retired FBI agent weighs in on Kristin Smart case after Sheriff’s Office announcement

January 30, 2020 6:55 pm Nathalie Vera

The latest development in Kristin Smart's case is still causing reactions. A former FBI agent who worked with the agency when the case broke is now… Continue Reading

Santa Barbara Co. Supervisors ok controversial wind farm project in Lompoc

January 28, 2020 6:15 pm Nathalie Vera

The Strauss wind energy project is now officially ready to break ground in February.… Continue Reading

Hundreds of kids in Guadalupe learn to ride a bike

January 27, 2020 6:54 pm Nathalie Vera

The Santa Barbara Bicycle coalition is teaching nearly 300 second and third graders at Mary Buren Elementary School to ride a… Continue Reading

Brad Pitt receives Maltin Modern Master Award at SBIFF

January 23, 2020 1:43 am Nathalie Vera

Once upon a time...in Santa Barbara, Brad Pitt graced us with his presence at the 35th annual Santa Barbara International Film Festival. He received… Continue Reading

CASA seeking volunteers to help foster care youth in Santa Barbara Co.

January 21, 2020 4:36 pm Nathalie Vera

More foster care children in Santa Barbara County are getting the help they need. CASA is welcoming new volunteers this month, but the agency is… Continue Reading

Stalking Awareness Month: Cal Poly educating students on how to protect themselves

January 17, 2020 11:04 pm Nathalie Vera

One in six women, and one in 19 men have been stalked at one point in their life time. Cal Poly is hosting a series of events this month aimed at… Continue Reading