Picture perfect Friday, tracking sun & warm weather this weekend
Expect a cool Friday morning with temperatures close to freezing inland and into the 40s for the first few hours by the coastline. Clear skies and…
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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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‘Sky’s the Limit’ during annual Spring Study Week at Crane Country Day School
MONTECITO, Calif. – Spring break is just around the corner but students at Crane Country Day School have had a bounce in their step for another…
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Milpas Street Crosswalk Safety and Sidewalk Widening Project aims to bring safer conditions
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – When walking or driving along the Milpas corridor in Santa Barbara an umbrella of trees hovers over the streets, but along…
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Why 35 New Ambulances Are Sitting Idle in Santa Barbara County — And What Happens Next
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif. — Santa Barbara County taxpayers are footing the bill for dozens of brand-new ambulances that have yet to be put into…
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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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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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Aaron Wayne Bouffard of Oxnard sentenced to 16 months for possession of child pornography
OXNARD, Calif. – The Ventura County District Attorney’s Office announced Thursday that Aaron Wayne Bouffard of Oxnard was sentenced Wednesday to 16…
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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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UCSB students learn about hiring freeze
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – Many University of California, Santa Barbara students are just learning about the hiring frees impacting all 10 campuses in…
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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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Benefits of donating and selling unwanted clothes to second-hand shops exceeds expectations
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – If you’re doing some spring cleaning, donating or selling unwanted items to a second-hand shop can make more of a difference…
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UCSB guard Deuce Turner plans to enter transfer portal after inconsistent season
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – Deuce Turner will transfer from UCSB after playing one season with the Gauchos. UCSB did not plan on bringing Turner back…
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Landon Boucher resigns as head basketball coach at Westmont College
MONTECITO, Calif. – After five seasons as head coach of the Westmont Men’s Basketball program, Landon Boucher announced on Tuesday his decision to…
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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…
Continue Reading Former Library Director and former Director of Public Works reach settlements with City
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – Two former City of Santa Barbara employees have signed separate settlements with the City and the reason for their…
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Santa Maria-Bonita School District unanimously reaffirms student protections
SANTA MARIA, Calif. – Santa Maria Bonita School District voted unanimously to reaffirm protections for their students. This has an emphasis on…
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