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Space X plans Falcon 9 rocket launch Wednesday afternoon

March 25, 2025 6:26 pm Caleb Nguyen

VANDENBERG SPACE FORCE BASE, Calif. – SpaceX is planning to launch 27 Starlink satellites in support of a Falcon 9 Rocket from Vandenberg Space…

New rent-saving housing vouchers for the low income in Santa Barbara forced to be cut back due to federal funding changes

March 25, 2025 1:42 pm John Palminteri

The Housing Authority of Santa Barbara says federal funding cuts will impact those seeking new vouchers. The list is currently on…

Jackson Jue charged with attempted murder and armed robbery Tuesday

March 25, 2025 3:48 pm Caleb Nguyen

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – Santa Barbara County District Attorney John T. Savrnoch announced attempted murder and armed robbery charges against…

Off-Highway Vehicle recreation will be staying in business in Oceano

March 25, 2025 12:17 pm Jarrod Zinn

OCEANO, Calif. – A long running debate about off-road vehicles at the Oceano Dunes could at last be settled. The community seems to mostly favor the…

Job seekers and businesses connect with each other at annual Santa Maria expo

March 25, 2025 11:49 am Dave Alley

The Santa Maria Valley Chamber, along with the Santa Barbara County Workforce Development Board, is holding its annual Business Expo and Job Fair at…

Goleta Library temporary closure starts April 1st for improvements but alternative site will be open

March 25, 2025 11:35 am John Palminteri

GOLETA, Calif. – The Goleta Valley Library will close its location at 500 N. Fairview Ave. on April 1st to begin construction on significant…

Central Coast Chefs and Restaurant Owners look for new products and pricing options for the coming year

March 24, 2025 11:27 am John Palminteri

The Jordano’s Food and Equipment show in Santa Barbara helps restaurant owners and chefs find cost saving ideas. Jordano’s has been in business…

Woman incarcerated for animal cruelty dies at Northern Branch Jail Monday night

March 24, 2025 10:05 pm Caleb Nguyen

SANTA MARIA, Calif. – A woman incarcerated since Wednesday for felony animal cruelty and prohibited firearm and ammo possession, died in her cell…

Cat dead, one injured from house fire in Ventura Monday afternoon

March 24, 2025 9:00 pm Caleb Nguyen

VENTURA, Calif. – A cat died and another person was injured escaping from a house fire at the 500 block of Briarwood Terrace Monday at 2:18 p.m.…

Hotter temperatures this week bumping up wildfire threat risk

March 24, 2025 12:12 pm Dave Alley

Hotter weather this week are causing a slight bump up in the risk of a local…

Wife accused of killing CalFire Captain arrested in Mexicali

March 24, 2025 11:36 am KESQ

MEXICALI, Baja California (KESQ) – Yolanda Marodi, the wife of CalFire Captain Rebecca Marodi and suspect in her murder, was arrested in Mexico over…

State Senator Monique Limón honors Local Women

March 23, 2025 8:58 pm Tracy Lehr

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – In honor of Women’s History Month, State Senator Monique Limón is honoring local women from Santa Barbara and Ventura…

Hundreds of high school students walk out over immigration and DEI changes in Santa Barbara

March 18, 2025 7:07 pm Patricia Martellotti

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – Hundreds of high school students hit the sidewalks for a planned walkout in downtown Santa Barbara. The walkout included…

New Santa Ynez Valley Community Outreach increases services in Buellton

March 24, 2025 9:54 am Patricia Martellotti

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – Six months ago, the old Buellton Library has been transformed into the new Santa Ynez Valley Community Outreach. “Better than…

Special anniversary grants handed out for the 33rd year by Montecito Bank & Trust

March 20, 2025 5:56 pm John Palminteri

Montecito Bank & Trust has awarded special anniversary grants for the 33rd year. They went to non-profits and school…

Cal Poly miscues leads to 8-2 loss to #6 Oregon State

March 23, 2025 11:05 pm Mike Klan

SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. – After earning their second win against a top-10 ranked team this season during Saturday night’s walk off, the Mustangs…

Gauchos swept at home by UC Irvine as losing streak reaches 5 games

March 23, 2025 11:01 pm Mike Klan

UC SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – Jonathan Mendez hit his fifth home run of the season for the No. 21 UC Santa Barbara Baseball team (15-7, 4-5 Big West) on…