UCSB Student dies following a fall from campus residence hall, family confirms
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – A freshman student at UC Santa Barbara died of injuries sustained after a fall from an on-campus residence hall in…
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Local health care providers and a Democratic Congresswoman speak out against Congressional Republicans’ potential cuts to Medicaid.
OXNARD, Calif.— Doctor Gagan Power is the CEO of Clinicas del Camino Real, an Oxnard- based clinic that provides medical care to some of the most…
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Rummage Sale helps at risk young people who have been used in crimes
The Junior League of Santa Barbara is ready for its annual rummage sale to help at risk youth. The event is in it’s 87th…
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Santa Maria auto dealership now under construction to become first new major addition to Enos Ranch shopping center in several years
Construction is once again happening for the first time in several years at the high profile Enos Ranch shopping center in Santa…
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University of California employee labor group authorizes third strike in last six months
ISLA VISTA, Calif. – On Friday, University Professional and Technical Employees (UPTE) -a union representing about 20,000 technical and research…
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Historic spot in Santa Barbara gets new trees
New palm trees have gone in to fill in the historic median on State Street at Los Olivos St. The Jelly Palms are in an area with trees as old as…
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Unity Shoppe seeks community support for Spring Food Drive in Santa Barbara
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – The Unity Shoppe’s Spring Food Drive is in full swing in Santa Barbara. The Food Drive continues through the end of March.…
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Reporter Patricia Martellotti visits students at Hope Elementary School News Club in Santa Barbara
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – Students at a Santa Barbara elementary school got a visit from a news reporter. NewsChannel reporter Patricia Martellotti was…
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Santa Barbara deems March 10th “Free Tibet Day,” Interfaith community prays for peace
SANTA BARBARA, Calif.—Locals from different faiths prayed for Tibet— a region of 3.6 million people that’s governed by China but has a fierce…
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Cal Poly issues Community Notice announcing the Death of Student Aubrey Murray
SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. – California Polytechnic State University shared its condolences in an campus-wide email titled “Death of Student Aubrey…
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Santa Maria hotel ‘bed tax’ revenue down in 2024 from previous year
Data released by the Santa Maria Valley Chamber shows Santa Maria Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT), also known as bed tax, was down in 2024 from the…
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Hundreds of high school students walk out over DEI changes in Santa Barbara
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – Hundreds of high school students hit the sidewalks for a planned walkout in downtown Santa Barbara. The walkout included…
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Kids are finally playing on new turf and playgrounds in Santa Maria
SANTA MARIA, Calif. – Elementary students finally get to play on new turf at a few schools in Santa Maria. The kids are enjoying the refurbishments.…
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Missing Oxnard Resident found in good health by Oxnard Police
EDITOR’S NOTE: Oxnard Police Department announced Silvestre Perez was located and found in good health on March 20th, 2025. The family has been…
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Falcon 9 launch planned for Thursday night with an on-base landing for assigned booster
VANDENBERG SPACE FORCE BASE, Calif. – SpaceX announced a Falcon 9 launch of the NROL-57 mission on Thursday, March 20 at 11:49 p.m. from Vandenberg…
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Morro Bay Farmer talks about finding love on reality TV ahead of “Farmer Wants A Wife” season premiere
MORRO BAY, Calif. — Thirty-year-old Morro Bay avocado and exotic fruit farmer Matt Warren is looking for a soulmate that will fit in with his…
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Santa Barbara Bowl Foundation hits the right note with community outreach and environmental efforts
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. -The Santa Barbara Bowl concert season starts next month, but its outreach efforts to help the arts in the community is year…
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SBCC Extended Learning kicks off Job Fair in Santa Barbara
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – Visitors from all over town came to learn about jobs at the Santa Barbara City College Job Fair on Tuesday. The school’s…
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Proposed nationwide lease terminations could impact local federal office
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – Earlier this month, members of the House Natural Resources Committee issued a letter to Commerce Secretary Lutnick looking…
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New meditation training program in Goleta is accepting applications
GOLETA, Calif.—In a digital age where people are on high alert, Goleta resident Sarah McLean is silencing the noise by turning…
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