One last day of heat and fire concerns, tracking an above average weekend
Onshore flow increases meaning temperatures will cool off Thursday. Expect to see clouds hang around for another few hours as well, but mostly sunny…
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SCE warns of possible outages in areas with high fire risk
GAVIOTA, Calif.-Marine layers stick around when there is cool ocean air and hot inland air. Some people avoided the heat by heading to the coast…
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Brain Injury Center of Ventura County to host benefit marking its 22nd year this Saturday
Oxnard, Calif. The Brain Injury Center of Ventura County will celebrate its 22nd year at “An Evening of Magical Memories” this Saturday at the…
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Santa Maria City Hall increases security following courthouse bombing
The City of Santa Maria is increasing security measures at City Hall after the courthouse bombing on September…
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Heat peaks Wednesday, hot week ahead
Dangerously hot weather affects our region through Thursday, temperatures peaking in many areas on…
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Cooling down Thursday, hot weekend ahead
Slight cooling begins for most communities Thursday into Friday before temperatures rise again for the…
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Local historian to make Hope Ranch documentary as it turns 100 years old
SANTA BARBARA, Calif.—Local historian Brett Hodges is making a documentary about the history of Hope Ranch— a community he’s been living in…
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Intricate ruse used to honor Andrew Firestone for his fundraising efforts
Hundreds of attendees at Friday night’s Storyteller gala witnessed an emotional tribute honoring a local celebrity and emcee…
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Santa Maria man arrested and booked in connection with two arsons and vandalism
A 33-year-old Santa Maria man was arrested in connection with two arsons in Santa Maria.…
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New California law empowers local governments to weigh in on oil and gas operations in their area
The Local Environmental Choice and Safety Act was signed into law which increases the opportunity for local jurisdictions to limit or ban oil and gas…
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Santa Barbara Harbor Patrol officers now patrolling without weapons but still oversee safe boating and certifications
Santa Barbara Harbor Patrol officers have a new look and changes to their duties. They will no longer carry…
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California bans octopus farming and the sale of farmed octopuses statewide
The California Oppose Cruelty to Octopuses Act was signed into law Sunday prohibiting octopus farming on land and water as well as the sale of farmed…
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Tounde Yessoufou commits to Baylor
St. Joseph High School senior basketball star Tounde Yessoufou commits to Baylor…
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Underground garage concerns raised during discussion of 101 Garden Street Hotel Project appeal
SANTA BARBARA, Calif.-People packed the Santa Barbara City Council chamber to discuss the appeal of a hotel project near Santa Barbara’s Funk Zone.…
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Hart and Dominguez go head to head for 37th Assembly District in 2024 election
The race is on for the 37th Assembly District between incumbent Gregg Hart and challenger Sari…
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Simi Valley man charged with murder for September stabbing death of Jessica Tinoco
On Wednesday, Ventura County District Attorney Erik Nasarenko announced that Ramon Joseph Rivas has been charged with murder for the September…
Continue Reading Santa Barbara County Elections Office shares details about ballot arrivals with residents
The Santa Barbara County Elections Office issued the press release below detailing when ballots will arrive in the mail for Santa Barbara County…
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Frederick Wachter of Simi Valley dies days after motorcycle crash near Mt. Sinai Drive
Frederick Wachter, 75, of Simi Valley, died days after sustaining major injuries from a motorcycle crash near Mt. Sinai Drive and Kuehner…
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Lompoc to vote on Measure M public school bond in November
Measure M is a 160 million dollar bond that is up for a vote this November.…
Continue Reading Nicholas Johnson of Menifee dies after crash on Highway 154 Monday evening
Nicholas E. Johnson, 36, of Menifee, California died after a vehicle collision on Highway 154 in the unincorporated parts of Santa Barbara County…
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