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New paint goes down at Skater’s Point in Santa Barbara

August 23, 2023 10:49 am John Palminteri

The Skater’s Point skateboarding shite is getting a fresh coat of paint with the help of a team of volunteers. The one day project will spruce up…

Workers push for more paid sick days through new Senate bill

August 23, 2023 1:56 pm Mina Wahab

SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif.— Workers are pushing for more paid sick days this year through a new bill. Senate bill 616 proposes to expand…

Three arrested for human trafficking in Oxnard

August 23, 2023 2:40 pm Andrew Gillies

The Ventura County Sheriff’s Office executed a multi-location search warrant at two businesses and two residences associated with alleged human…

ShelterBox USA launches new Adventurers Program at Yosemite National Park

August 23, 2023 12:02 pm Patricia Martellotti

The humanitarian organization ShelterBox USA just launched a new program to raise awareness and funding for its vital work.…

Community once again supports local cancer patients during annual Day of Hope fundraiser

August 23, 2023 10:53 am Dave Alley

The Central Coast is once again rallying around local cancer patients during today’s Day of Hope fundraiser.…

Aftershocks wake people up in and around Ojai

August 22, 2023 5:24 pm Tracy Lehr

OJAI, Calif.-People living in and around Ojai are still feeling aftershocks from Sunday’s earthquake. The shaking woke many people up this morning,…

Carpinteria looks forward with new fire facilities and funds for firefighter needs

August 22, 2023 11:54 am John Palminteri

Efforts are underway to raise money and support for firefighter needs and a new facility in the Carpinteria area. The goal is to have a safer…

With creative designs and challenges, the Carpinteria skatepark opens Saturday

August 22, 2023 11:53 am John Palminteri

The long awaited Carpinteria Skatepark opens this weekend. The planning, fundraising and designs took over a…

SLO Police have identified a suspect and their vehicle in Saturday hit and run

August 22, 2023 2:28 pm Andrew Gillies

A person and their vehicle involved in a hit-and-run on Saturday, Aug. 19 have been identified by San Luis Obispo Police, but that information is not…

Experian agrees to injunction and $650,000 civil penalty over commercial emails to customers

August 22, 2023 1:44 pm Andrew Gillies

ConsumerInfo.com Inc., which does business as Experian Consumer Services (Experian), has agreed to a permanent injunction and to pay a $650,000 civil…

Five Cities Fire Authority Fire Chief Lieberman announces retirement

August 22, 2023 12:43 pm Andrew Gillies

Five Cities Fire Authority Fire Chief Steve Lieberman has announced his retirement from the emergency response organization effective December of…

New service at Santa Barbara, SLO airports providing assistance for passengers with hidden disabilities

August 22, 2023 11:20 am Dave Alley

A worldwide travel service program that provides assistance for travelers with hidden disabilities is now being offered at Santa Barbara Airport…

Lingering impacts of Hilary causes some issues on the Santa Barbara waterfront

August 21, 2023 1:32 pm John Palminteri

A beached boat was found east of Stearns Wharf Monday morning as tropical storm Hilary moved through the Santa Barbara area. It was secured and not…

Ojai quake serves as preparedness reminder

August 21, 2023 8:10 pm Tracy Lehr

SANTA BARBARA, Calif.-When the earth moved on Sunday afternoon, people close to the epicenter in Ojai started sharing videos. They are also sharing…

Water conservation board member charged with years of felony water theft

August 21, 2023 6:25 pm Andrew Gillies

Ventura County District Attorney Erik Nasarenko announced on Monday that charges have been filed against Daniel Conklin Naumann for multiple felony…

Kids battled eight miles of open water at the Keiki Paddle for those battling life-threatening illnesses

August 21, 2023 5:33 pm Andrew Gillies

Local kids braved eight miles of open ocean, from Goleta to Santa Barbara, as part of the Keiki Paddle, an annual fundraiser for one child battling a…