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Patagonia Leads the Charge in Phasing Out Harmful “Forever Chemicals” called PFAS from Clothing

February 28, 2025 4:59 pm News Channel 3-12

Original Reporting by Danya Bacchus of CBS News VENTURA, California – Clothing styles are constantly evolving, and now, so are the chemicals used…

Farmers optimistic for successful year as peak Strawberry Season begins

February 26, 2025 12:00 pm Dave Alley

With the calendar flipping to March later this week, the peak of strawberry season is now underway in the Santa Maria Valley, and so too is optimism…

Jury begins deliberations in the Craig Case trial involving multiple felonies and financial theft and conspiracy

February 24, 2025 4:15 pm John Palminteri

The trial of Craig Case involving elder fraud and conspiracy charges is now in the hands of the jury. Case owned a private security company and was…

Sable Offshore files complaint against state regulator’s actions halting pipeline work

February 19, 2025 12:56 pm Andrew Gillies

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – On Tuesday, Sable Offshore filed a complaint against the California Coastal Commission in Santa Barbara County Superior…

Low-income housing development at former Santa Maria drive-in property moves closer to construction

February 18, 2025 6:48 pm Dave Alley

The long-planned low-income housing development to be built on the property of the Hi-Way Drive In in Santa Maria has a chance Tuesday night to move…

Film festival followers find their way back to downtown Santa Barbara and businesses see the difference

February 17, 2025 4:47 pm John Palminteri

Pizza orders went up significantly at the Cali-Forno Pizzeria in downtown during the Santa Barbara International Film Festival. The restaurant is…

FestForums Opens with Inspirational Speech by Champion Surfer Shaun Tomson

February 12, 2025 3:28 pm Tracy Lehr

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — A three-day conference for festival creators, FestForums filled the Mar Monte Hotel in Santa Barbara. Festival organizers…

New downtown Santa Barbara group will focus on Safety and Cleanliness

February 11, 2025 11:49 am John Palminteri

A new Business Improvement District is in the works for downtown Santa Barbara. The funds raised will improve safety and…

Fire victims with businesses find help at Central Coast coworking spaces

February 3, 2025 6:30 pm John Palminteri

Workzones in Santa Barbara is one of the coworking places where L.A. fire victims can handle their business needs. Discounts have been…

Santa Barbara International Film Festival begins on a rainy night

February 4, 2025 9:00 am Tracy Lehr

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – The Santa Barbara International Film Festival kicked off its 40th year with a raining and electric night. The Arlington…

Trump’s immigration crackdown leads to “Day without Immigrants” one day shutdown

February 3, 2025 5:13 pm Mina Wahab

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — “Why push away so many people who want to work, who want money, and who want to have a better life for themselves?”…

Struggling farmer finds support through enhanced food system in Santa Barbara County

January 28, 2025 12:35 pm Patricia Martellotti

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – From dawn to dusk, Jose Alcantar and his family are focused on growing organic food at Alcantar Farms in Carpinteria. “I…

Santa Barbara Pushes Forward with State Street Revitalization, E-Bike Safety a Growing Concern

January 28, 2025 8:54 pm Mina Wahab

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — Santa Barbara is moving forward with its State Street revitalization efforts, focusing on pedestrian safety, accessibility,…

Broken and Abandoned Newspaper Racks coming out in Santa Barbara

January 30, 2025 10:16 am John Palminteri

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – Santa Barbara’s downtown newspaper racks have largely fallen into disrepair and the city wants to clean up the look. The…

Vendors from Vehicles work with Santa Barbara on New Ordinance Guidelines

January 28, 2025 5:55 pm John Palminteri

Santa Barbara is looking at new guidelines for vendors from vehicles. This includes food trucks which are often operating in many parts of the…

Weekend storm brings much-needed rain to local agricultural fields

January 27, 2025 8:03 pm Dave Alley

Central Coast farmers are smiling after receiving some much-needed rain over the past…

UC Santa Barbara’s Gevirtz School hosts 2025 Fellowship Breakfast

January 24, 2025 8:11 pm Beth Farnsworth

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – 52 of the UC Santa Barbara Gevirtz Graduate School of Education’s most promising graduate students were honored Friday…

Santa Maria Valley Chamber debuts new visitors center

January 22, 2025 5:30 pm Dave Alley

The Santa Maria Valley Chamber launched its new visitors center, as well as its newly remodeled office building, during an open house event held on…

TikTok’s Uncertain Future: Privacy Concerns, Creator Impact, and Potential Buyers

January 21, 2025 5:50 pm Tracy Lehr

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — The future of TikTok may be uncertain, and users are growing increasingly concerned. Some Santa Barbara City College…

Developer Rick Caruso talks about rebuilding following fires

January 20, 2025 10:48 pm Tracy Lehr

MONTECITO, Calif. — Developer Rick Caruso, who built and owns the Rosewood Miramar Beach in Montecito, is speaking out about his Palisades…