Arabian Horses Show Strength as The Horse Industry Struggles in Santa Ynez Valley
SANTA YNEZ VALLEY, Calif. – The Santa Ynez Valley has long been known for its equestrian roots. But today, local…
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Bear spotted near IV Elementary School and Nearby Areas
ISLA VISTA, Calif. – Yet another bear has been spotted Thursday morning in the Goleta/Isla Vista area. Your News Channel received reports of a…
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SPARK Rescue Santa Barbara hosts Paw-fect Brunch at The Wildcat and The Glitter Brunch
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – It was the paw-fect day to cuddle puppies during brunch. “This is Kobe, he’s twelve weeks old, we think he’s a chi…
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Santa Barbara Wildlife Care Network receiving Dozens of Injured Baby Animals
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – The Santa Barbara Wildlife Care Network is receiving dozens of injured baby animals this week. While baby season is in…
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Santa Barbara County Animal Services seeking 500 Properties for New Emergency Livestock Registry
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – Santa Barbara County Animal Services launched a new emergency livestock registry. In order to strengthen current…
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Marine animals wash up dead in Ventura County, locals react
VENTURA, Calif.—Fred Gray says he was heartbroken to see a baby whale wash ashore during his visit to Morro Bay last year. “I was hoping,…
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Dead Bear Discovered alongside Hwy 101 in Summerland
SUMMERLAND, Calif. – The body of bear has been located on Highway 101 southbound of Padaro Lane in Summerland. Your News Channel caught a glimpse…
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Whale Freed after Six-Month Entanglement in the Monterey Bay Earlier this Month
MONTEREY BAY, Calif. (KION) — A humpback whale was freed after being entangled in the Monterey Bay since October 2024. The National Oceanic and…
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Old Spanish Days postpones the Annual Rodeo after Cutting Ties with the Earl Warren Showgrounds
A new location for the Fiesta Rodeo in Santa Barbara is expected this year. Recently ties were cut with the Earl Warren…
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Bear sightings in Goleta has Residents Worried
GOLETA, Calif. – A family in a quiet neighborhood in Goleta woke up early Tuesday morning to an alert that their ring camera was detecting some…
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‘Salinas Falcon Cam’ captures live footage of newly hatched peregrine falcons
By Ariana Araiza Click here for updates on this story SALINAS, California (KSBW) — Newly hatched Peregrine falcons are now calling downtown…
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Santa Barbara County rolls out new mapping system designed to reunite missing pets with owners
Santa Barbara County Animal Services has created a new online tool designed to reunite lost pets with their…
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Local Dog, Schmeagle Vonsqueaklebits, nominated for Nationwide’s Wacky Pet Names
GOLETA, Calif. – A local dog is getting some Nationwide recognition, but not only for its cuteness… ‘Schmeagle Vonsqueaklebits’ from Goleta is a…
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Bear walking around Goleta Neighborhood caught on Doorbell Camera
GOLETA, Calif. – A viewer sent your News Channel footage of a bear sighting in Goleta early Tuesday morning. The doorbell footage captured the bear…
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Beaches covered with Velella Creatures being Blown In from the Ocean
The velella have come ashore by the thousands on Central Coast beaches. This is the way the beach in Santa Barbara looked in 2023 when the jellyfish…
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Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History nominated for Best Butterfly Garden in the nation
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – The Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History’s annual exhibit, Butterflies Alive!, has been nominated by USA TODAY 10BEST…
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Historic El Cuartel gets some Maintenance Help from a Sheep and a Goat
El Cuartel in Santa Barbara is getting some landscaping from goats. The site has the second oldest building in…
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Santa Barbara Humane: Leptospirosis now included in Canine Core Vaccine Recommendations
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – The Santa Barbara Humane is encouraging all dogs receive Leptospirosis vaccine. The American Animal Hospital Association…
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Ladyfinger benefit concert helps humane society
CARPINTERIA, Calif-A local concert raised money for Pasadena Humane that is caring for more animals following the L.A. fires. “Ladyfinger” played…
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Clear Waters, Bright Future: Santa Barbara Channelkeeper’s mission
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – Protecting our water starts with understanding what’s in it. That’s exactly what interns with the Goleta Water Quality…
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