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Casa de La Raza partners with Foodbank of Santa Barbara County to pass out free summer meals

June 12, 2023 6:09 pm Mina Wahab

The Foodbank Of Santa Barbara County launched its “Picnic in the Park” program…

San Simeon Community Services District General Manager settles lawsuit with SLO County DA

June 12, 2023 6:10 pm Andrew Gillies

San Luis Obispo County District Attorney Dan Dow announced on Monday that a settlement was made with Charles Grace and his company, Grace…

Old Spanish Days comes to Goleta with Fiesta Ranchera

June 12, 2023 5:07 pm John Palminteri

Fiesta Ranchera will be celebrated Thursday as part of Old Spanish Days. The event will be at the Stow House site in…

Oxnard man pleads guilty on Monday to making threatening calls to reproductive health centers

June 12, 2023 5:00 pm Andrew Gillies

The U. S. Attorney’s Office for the Central District of California announced that Nishith Tharaka Vandebona of Oxnard plead guilty on Monday to…

Santa Barbara Public Library has action-packed summer plans available for all ages

June 12, 2023 3:24 pm Andrew Gillies

The Santa Barbara Public Library is kicking off this summer with a calendar full of fun and educational events planned for people of all…

City of Goleta partners with Portland-based GridStor for emission-free battery facility

June 8, 2023 1:33 pm Ryder Christ, Beth Farnsworth

Wildfires and warmer weather take a toll on our electrical grid. However, a new energy system — an emission-free battery facility — is being…

Annual South Coast Business & Technology Awards raises record for Scholarship Foundation

June 12, 2023 12:34 pm Andrew Gillies

Eight organizations and individuals were honored during the 2023 South Coast Business & Technology Awards ceremony on Wednesday, Jun. 7 at the Hilton…

Rollover crash on Highway 166 near Gifford Rancho Road Monday morning

June 12, 2023 11:54 am Andrew Gillies

Santa Barbara County Fire Department is responding to a vehicle rollover on Highway 166 about 30 miles west of New…

Free arts education for kids kicks off in Santa Maria

June 12, 2023 11:42 am Karen Cruz-Orduña

Youth ARTS Alive is hosting its free arts education program for children in Santa Maria. Local artists will teach dance, theatre, music, and visual…

Reduced price summer swim lessons begin next week in Santa Barbara

June 12, 2023 11:05 am John Palminteri

Summer swimming lessons begin next week in Santa Barbara. The Parks and Recreation department says there are still…

SpaceX announces launch window of Monday afternoon from Vandenberg Space Force Base

June 12, 2023 11:26 am Andrew Gillies

SpaceX has designated a 2:19 p.m. launch window on Monday, Jun. 12 for a Falcon 9 carrying a Transporter-8 Mission before returning to land the first…

DignityMoves: Formerly homeless man turns life around

June 12, 2023 8:57 am Patricia Martellotti

DignityMoves: Formerly homeless man turns life…

Paradise Pit a big hit with Lifecycle riders in Santa Barbara

June 12, 2023 12:27 am Tracy Lehr

SANTA BARBARA, Calif.-One Aids/Lifecycle Ride pit stops turned into an ice cream social of sorts. Volunteers call it the Paradise pit. On Frioday…

Cats win ribbons at local extravaganza

June 11, 2023 8:42 pm Tracy Lehr

VENTURA, Calif.-Cat lovers enjoyed a Cat Extravaganza. They took part in a cat show at the Ventura County Fairgrounds over the weekend. The show also…

Alcazar Theatre celebrates 95 years

June 11, 2023 8:51 pm Tracy Lehr

CARPINTERIA, Calif.-A local theatre is celebrating a milestone The Alcazar Theatre in Carpinteria is 95 years young or old, whichever one prefers. On…

Carpinteria celebrates grads with senior photo banners

June 11, 2023 9:16 pm Tracy Lehr

CARPINTERIA, Calif.-The streets of Carpinteria are lined with banners celebrating the Carpinteria High School seniors who just graduated. The banners…