Four people arrested while living in two red-tagged buildings after a search by police
LOMPOC, Calif. – Four people were arrested during an inspection warrant at two red-tagged properties in Lompoc Wednesday morning. On Oct. 30,…
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Santa Barbara resident faces potential criminal charges in connection with election sign stealing
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – A 43-year-old Santa Barbara resident is now facing charges in connection with stealing election signs for a local City…
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Santa Barbara County Planning Commission approves leases needed to restart oil production
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – Wednesday afternoon, the Santa Barbara County Planning Commission voted three to one to approve lease transfers necessary to…
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Ralph Fiennes announced as Outstanding Performer of the Year Award winner
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – Ralph Fiennes has been announced as the Outstanding Performer of the Year Award recipient for the 40th Santa Barbara…
Continue Reading Oxnard man arrested for indecent exposure and annoyance of a young girl
OXNARD, Calif. – On Tuesday, a 37-year-old Oxnard man was arrested for indecent exposure and child annoyance. On Oct. 22, 2024, officers were…
Continue Reading Police ask for help locating Santa Maria man in connection with felony hit and run that killed a one-year-old
SANTA MARIA, Calif. – Santa Maria Police are turning to the public for help locating 35-year-old Federico Garcia Galvez in connection with a felony…
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Caruso and All Saints by-the-Sea Episcopal Church reach agreement on proposed expansion
MONTECITO, Calif. – There’s been a major development in proposed expansion plans for Rosewood Miramar Beach in an effort to build affordable housing…
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Port Hueneme receives $42 million in federal funding through Inflation Reduction Act of 2022
PORT HUENEME, Calif. – On Tuesday, the Port of Hueneme was awarded $42,287,893 through the Environmental Protection Agency’s Clean Ports Program.…
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Crisp and chilly temperatures for Halloween on Thursday
The central coast has a series of low pressure systems headed our way, keeping temperatures below average through the remainder of the week.…
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Fire crews responding to quarter-acre vegetation fire along Highway 46 east of Cholame
SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY, Calif. – Fire crews are responding to a quarter-acre fire along eastbound Highway 46 east of Cholame and the interchange…
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Santa Maria ‘flips the switch’ on long-awaited new sports field lighting
The City of Santa Maria is set to light up two sports facilities for the first time ever during a celebration event scheduled Wednesday night at…
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Napa man arrested for stalking, DUI, and shooting a gun Tuesday morning in Paso Robles
PASO ROBLES, Calif. – A 41-year-old man was taken into custody after shots were fired Tuesday morning in the 500 block of 5th Street. On Oct. 29,…
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Santa Barbara City College Transfer Fair kicks off
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – For students at Santa Barbara City College, the Transfer Fair was like walking into a gold mine. “I came here to get some…
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Unmasking Misinformation with Dr. G ahead of the upcoming election
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — The 2024 election is less than a week away, and with so many different opinions and platforms, it can be hard to tell what…
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Santa Barbara Half Marathon preview with Event Director on The Morning News
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — The Santa Barbara Half Marathon is this Sunday, November 3rd, with a weekend full of fun events happening before the race…
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Foodbank of Santa Barbara County kicks off Hunger Heroes Corporate Showdown
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – The Foodbank of Santa Barbara County is about to kick off itsHunger Heroes Corporate Showdown. This six-week charitable…
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City of Santa Maria continues clean-up efforts for the Santa Maria Riverbed
The City of Santa Maria released a statement this week saying in part, the riverbed clean-up efforts have seen significant progress.…
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A crisp and clear Wednesday, tracking a wet & windy Halloween
Expect another bitter cold morning Wednesday. A Frost Advisory is in effect for inland areas of the Salinas Valley and San Luis Obispo county until…
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SBCC Athletic Department is placed on probation after recruiting violations in football
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – The entire Santa Barbara City College Athletic Department has been placed on probation until September 10, 2026 as a result…
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Burned fiber-optic lines cause communication outage
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif.-A small fire that started at 4p.m. last Thursday caused big problems for internet users through Saturday. The so-called…
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