Scott Sheahen, Author at News Channel 3-12

Latino leaders working to bring Casa de la Raza back to historic glory in Santa Barbara

March 24, 2022 11:10 am Scott Sheahen

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — Santa Barbara has many historic buildings, from Mission Santa Barbara to el Presidio to the courthouse. Each tells their own part of the story of Santa Barbara. On the corner of E. Montecito Street and Calle Cesar Chavez stands another building Latino leaders are hoping will be able to share its… Continue Reading

Santa Barbara County prepares for tourism season despite economic challenges

March 23, 2022 11:55 am Scott Sheahen

The tourists are coming back to Santa Barbara. As COVID restrictions loosened the city and county began to see more tourists.… Continue Reading

Santa Barbara to finalize new city council district maps next week

March 22, 2022 12:01 pm Scott Sheahen

On March 30 there will be a community hearing and the city expects to make a final vote on which districts map the city will use for the next ten years. … Continue Reading

Coronavirus wastewater data and CDC guidelines can give mixed signals on whether to mask.

Santa Barbara County teams up to test community wastewater for COVID

March 21, 2022 11:24 am Scott Sheahen

Health experts said the body sheds viruses of diseases the body is currently battling. Those non-infectious byproducts found in our waste can be tested to see what is present.… Continue Reading

Looking back two years during the COVID-19 Pandemic

March 17, 2022 10:13 am Scott Sheahen

The covid pandemic is now two years old. On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the coronavirus pandemic.… Continue Reading

Santa Barbara Unified show off importance of ethnic studies

March 12, 2022 2:05 pm Scott Sheahen

Santa Barbara Unified School District is trying to make the community more inclusive. This week Santa Barbara Junior High hosted an Ethnics Studies forum and celebration.… Continue Reading

As oil prices soar, can we drill out of oil dependence

March 9, 2022 12:14 pm Scott Sheahen

Crude oil is hitting decade highs. Oil companies calling for more drilling in the U.S. after Russian oil ban. But California looking for other options.… Continue Reading

Help for Ukrainian refugees in Poland has arrived from Santa Barbara via ShelterBox USA

March 9, 2022 11:19 am Scott Sheahen

Ukrainian refugees are getting help from Santa Barbara County. Non-profit ShelterBox USA has boots on the ground in Poland with aid from the South Coast.… Continue Reading

Racial slurs and attacks plague Santa Barbara Unified School District’s return to in-person learning

March 8, 2022 6:13 pm Scott Sheahen

Santa Barbara Unified superintendent confirms there have been 12 different racial attacks at 7 schools across the district.… Continue Reading

Women take center stage at Santa Barbara International Film Festival Friday

March 5, 2022 1:31 pm Scott Sheahen

The morning kicked off with a free seminar about women filmmakers. And ended with Kristen Stewart being awarded the American Riveria Award for outstanding achievement in American film.… Continue Reading

Santa Barbara enters second week of loosened mask mandates

March 3, 2022 11:08 am Scott Sheahen

“As of March 2022, the community in Santa Barbara County, California is very well protected,” said Cottage Health's infectious disease specialists, Dr. Lynn Fitzgibbons.… Continue Reading

Covered California calling for continuation of American Rescue Plan to keep 2 million Americans insured

March 2, 2022 11:38 am Scott Sheahen

Covered California predicts if federal aid stops, 2 million Americans would let their healthcare lapse and 1 million low-income Californians would see their healthcare premiums double.… Continue Reading

Mardi Gras flavor jazzing up Carpinteria bakery

March 1, 2022 12:43 pm Scott Sheahen

After 42 years, they finally decided to incorporate the green, purple and yellow of Mardi Gras into their pastries.… Continue Reading

Los Angeles Magazine removes three articles critical of former Santa Barbara Police spokesman

February 28, 2022 11:59 am Scott Sheahen

On Friday evening, Los Angeles Magazine sent NewsChannel 3-12 an email stating three articles about the former Santa Barbara Police spokesman were removed.… Continue Reading

Electric cars are an obvious choice for a climate-conscious investor.

California celebrates 1 millionth electric vehicle in the state

February 25, 2022 11:47 am Scott Sheahen

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California and Governor Gavin Newsom are pushing to get more electric vehicles on the road. In 2020, Governor Newsom announced that by 2035, all new cars and passenger trucks sold in California be zero-emission vehicles (ZEV). Friday during a Zoom press conference, members of Governor Newsom’s team and California Environmental Protection Agency… Continue Reading

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