Santa Maria man person of interest in shooting investigation
SANTA MARIA, Calif. – A 36-year-old Santa Maria man is a person of interest after shooting someone leading to their hospitalization on Friday.… Continue Reading
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Newsom Expands CHP Crime Suppression Statewide, But What About the Central Coast?
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. - Governor Gavin Newsom on Thursday announced a major statewide expansion of California Highway Patrol crime suppression teams,… Continue Reading
Investigators Unravel Organized Crime Ring at Home Depot Stores in Several Southern Counties
VENTURA COUNTY, Calif. — In a press conference Tuesday morning, officials detailed the crime ring unraveled by “Operation Killswitch.”
“This… Continue Reading
Jury begins deliberating in Stearns Wharf murder case
SANTA BARBARA, Calif.— Wednesday marked day 9 of the trial of Jiram Tenorio Ramón, who is accused of shooting and killing Robert Gutierrez, a… Continue Reading
Stearns Wharf Murder Trial Enters Final Stages
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — Tuesday marked Day 8 of the trial of Jiram Tenorio Ramón, who is accused of shooting and killing Robert Gutierrez, a… Continue Reading
Key Witness Discusses Gang Involvement in Day 7 of Stearns Wharf Murder Trial
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — Jiram Tenorio Ramón is accused of shooting and killing Robert Gutierrez, a bystander from Camarillo, at the wharf in December… Continue Reading
Key Witness Testifies Wednesday in Stearns Wharf Murder Trial in Santa Barbara
SANTA BARBARA, Calif.—Jiram Tenorio Ramon is accused of shooting and killing Robert Gutierrez, a bystander from Camarillo, at the wharf in December… Continue Reading
Stearns Wharf Murder Trial continues 5th day with witness testimony
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — Jiram Tenorio Ramon is accused of shooting and killing Robert Gutierrez, a Camarillo man caught in the crossfire at the wharf… Continue Reading
Murder trial for deadly shooting at Stearn’s Wharf showcases video evidence to jury
SANTA BARBARA, Calif.—The sound five consecutive gun shots played in court Monday. The evidence was obtained from multiple cameras and pieced… Continue Reading
Santa Maria Dad’s Meta Glasses Capture Body Dumping at Orcutt Park While Filming Son
EDITORS NOTE: The Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Office clarified that the woman in the video was heavily intoxicated and that the footage does not… Continue Reading
Santa Barbara County District Attorney’s Office reacts to violent home invasion at Ty Warner estate
SANTA BARBARA, Calif.— The attack happened Wednesday, May 21st around 4:30 pm at Beanie Babies founder Ty Warner's mansion on Fairway… Continue Reading
Russell Phay Faces Multiple Charges After Violent Attack at Ty Warner’s Montecito Home
MONTECITO, Calif. – The Nevada man accused of violently assaulting a woman on May 21 and barricading himself inside Ty Warner’s Montecito estate… Continue Reading
New Federal program aims to counteract California’s sanctuary state policies, locals react
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif. — Operation Guardian Angel is a pilot program launched by Federal prosecutors on May 10th.
The program aims to… Continue Reading
Person of Interest Questioned by UCSB Police in Hamel’s Death Case
A request for more information about the death of UCSB student Liz Hamel is being made by her family and an attorney. She died following an incident… Continue Reading
Santa Barbara Comic Book Shop Hit by Second Pokémon Heist Just Days Before Major Event
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — A popular Santa Barbara comic book shop is reeling after its second break-in in four months, with both incidents targeting… Continue Reading
“Red Heel Heist” sparks one-of-a-kind News Channel 3 investigation in Isla Vista
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif. — For years, a giant red stiletto standing tall along Highway 101 near La Conchita has sparked curiosity and brought joy… Continue Reading
Santa Barbara County DA Files New Charges in Father-Son Sexual Assault Case
SANTA MARIA, Calif. — The Santa Barbara County District Attorney’s Office has filed new charges in a case involving a father and son from Santa Maria… Continue Reading
Nipomo Woman Arrested for Forging Hundreds of Immigration Documents, DOJ Says
LOS ANGELES, Calif. – On Friday, the Department of Justice announced that Chantelle Lavergne Woods of Nipomo has been arrested on a federal criminal… Continue Reading
Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office investigates a burglary at the Isla Vista Co-Op
ISLA VISTA, Calif. — Devlin Ott wasn’t expecting to walk into the scene of a burglary when she came into work Saturday morning at the Isla Vista… Continue Reading
$10K Worth of Pokémon Cards Stolen from Santa Barbara Comic Book Store
SANTA BARBARA, CA – A daring early morning burglary at Metro Entertainment, a popular comic book and collectibles store in Santa Barbara, has… Continue Reading