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A foggy Tuesday morning, warming & clearing evening

December 3, 2024 4:31 am Mackenzie Lake

Areas of fog and low clouds have developed early Tuesday morning. Fog prone areas such as Lompoc and areas of the 101 will see impacts through the…

The Dons hit Oaks Christian with a 19-0 run in the fourth quarter to pull out win

December 2, 2024 11:20 pm Mike Klan

Luke Zuffelato helped slam the door shut against the…

Illegal food vendors are now a county-wide concern with Santa Barbara leaders asking for a united enforcement plan

December 2, 2024 4:34 pm John Palminteri

Unlicensed food vendors have become a concern throughout Santa Barbara County.
Multiple agencies have been contacted by local and licensed businesses…

Mountain Fire survivors continue to rebuild, projected to take years

December 2, 2024 5:32 pm Mina Wahab

VENTURA COUNTY, Calif.—It’s a long road ahead for Luis “Tigre” Villanueva, who has already lived through five fires. He lost his home in the…

Fidelity Record Pressing finds its groove in Oxnard

December 2, 2024 4:52 pm Tracy Lehr

OXNARD, Calif. – Listening to Joni Mitchell and other recording artists on vinyl is all in a days work at Fidelity Record Pressing. “We are just…

Complaints burst SB Bubble Guys free promoted performances

December 2, 2024 5:51 pm Tracy Lehr

SANTA BARBARA, Calif.-The SB Bubble Guy said complaints are bursting his bubble when it comes to putting on free shows. People can see him in action…

Dead motorcyclist identified Monday after crash along Highway 154

November 29, 2024 10:57 am Ryder Christ, Caleb Nguyen

SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif. – A motorcyclist is dead following a crash on Highway 154 Friday morning. His identity was revealed Monday as…

Suspected Missing Hawaii Woman found voluntarily crossing Mexico Border

December 2, 2024 6:48 pm Alissa Orozco

LOS ANGELES, Calif. – According to a press release from the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD), The hunt for Hannah Kobayashi has been called off…

Santa Barbara man arrested in connection with Friday Skyline Drive vehicle vandalisms

December 2, 2024 6:29 pm Andrew Gillies

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – A 30-year-old man was taken into custody in connection with multiple vandalized vehicles around Skyline Circle on Friday.…

Vikings of Solvang holds massive caregiver celebration in Buellton

December 2, 2024 10:29 am Jarrod Zinn

BUELLTON, Calif. – The Vikings of Solvang are breaking records this holiday season. A Christmas party for special needs children was held in Buellton…

Mild Tuesday, warm week ahead

December 2, 2024 3:10 pm Evan Vega

Above normal temperatures continue this week and are set to peak this weekend in the 70s and 80s. Temperatures are in the high 60s for Santa Barbara,…

Lucky Thomas of Atascadero has died after November fight outside Outlaws Bar

December 2, 2024 5:59 pm Andrew Gillies

ATASCADERO, Calif. – A 30-year-old man who was in critical condition after a fight outside of Outlaws Bar in late November has died from his…

Cottage Health opens new Primary Care Clinic in Goleta

December 3, 2024 11:13 am Patricia Martellotti

GOLETA, Calif. – Cottage Health just opened a new primary care clinic in Goleta. Located at 334 S Patterson Ave, Suite 120, the clinic is now…

Santa Barbara County Public Health urges caution after rabies death in Fresno County

December 2, 2024 5:24 pm Lindsay Zuchelli, Alissa Orozco

SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif. – The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department issued a warning Monday urging the community to be careful around…

Ventura bicyclist in critical condition after a white sedan ran him over and left without rendering aid

December 2, 2024 5:05 pm Andrew Gillies

VENTURA, Calif. – A 71-year-old Ventura bicyclist is in critical but stable condition after he was run over by a white sedan that fled the scene…

The Coast Guard suspends its search for the crew of a capsized fishing boat in the Gulf of Alaska

December 2, 2024 1:54 pm Associated Press

Associated Press ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — The search for five people believed to be aboard a fishing vessel that capsized in rough seas in the Gulf…

Buellton showcases new batch of ocean-themed art as part of monthly outreach program

December 2, 2024 12:47 pm Lindsay Zuchelli

A Buellton arts group unveiled the latest batch of community art to be featured as part of its ongoing ‘Exploring the Ocean’ arts outreach program in…