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Fire weather concerns Monday, tracking a strong Santa Ana wind event Wednesday

November 4, 2024 4:32 am Mackenzie Lake

North winds increased this weekend as high pressure dominates our weather pattern. This is creating a moderate Santa Ana wind event through Monday… Continue Reading

EXCLUSIVE: Green Party’s Dr. Jill Stein and Butch Ware gain momentum in Santa Barbara days before Presidential Election

November 4, 2024 1:43 am Mina Wahab

SANTA BARBARA, Calif.—It’s a movement that’s gaining momentum. “For decent wages, for housing that we can afford. Right now, one out of every two… Continue Reading

Environmentalists prepare appeal of pipeline ownership change

November 3, 2024 11:35 pm Tracy Lehr

SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif. – Days after the May 2015 Refugio oil spill, then California Attorney General Kamala Harris visited the spill and said… Continue Reading

Windy with fire concerns, Monday Forecast Nov 4th

November 3, 2024 3:55 pm Shawn Quien

Our very early season storm has left in its wake, windy, dry and very clear skies. Fire concerns are up as well as Wind Warnings and Advisories for… Continue Reading

Core Sport expands its fitness center in Santa Barbara

November 3, 2024 8:09 pm Tracy Lehr

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – Local fitness gurus Chanda and Fess Del Campo and Cathleen Clarke are celebrating the expansion of Core Sport Santa… Continue Reading

Bishop Diego welcomes prospective students

November 3, 2024 8:16 pm Tracy Lehr

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – Bishop Diego High School held an open house with teen spirit on Sunday. Cheerleaders performed in the gym, while families… Continue Reading

Kids Pumpkin Smash in Santa Maria and learn about compost

November 3, 2024 6:04 pm Christina Rodriguez

SANTA MARIA, Calif. -- The City of Santa Maria Utilities Department hosted their annual Pumpkin Smashing event on Sunday. The City partners with… Continue Reading

The Michael Towbes Library Plaza has officially opened

November 3, 2024 5:15 pm Andie Lopez Bornet

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – The Michael Towbes library plaza at the Santa Barbara library has officially opened with a ribbon cutting in front of… Continue Reading

Paso Robles man arrested for murder in Atascadero

November 3, 2024 1:16 pm Caleb Nguyen

ATASCADERO, Calif. – The Atascadero Police Department arrested a 21-year-old Paso Robles man, Tyler Stevens, for the murder of 34-year-old Todd… Continue Reading

Fire crews put out apartment fire in Isla Vista

November 3, 2024 11:16 am Caleb Nguyen

ISLA VISTA, Calif. – Fire crews are helping with an apartment fire after a dryer caught fire within the complex at 6763 Abrego Road in Isla Vista,… Continue Reading

Santa Barbara police take shooting suspect into custody Saturday

November 2, 2024 3:13 pm Caleb Nguyen

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – The Santa Barbara City Police Department arrested a shooting suspect after a standoff near Downtown on West Canon… Continue Reading

Eliana Urzua leads Bishop Diego into CIF-SS D3 girls volleyball final

November 2, 2024 11:22 pm Mike Klan

Cardinals celebrate a trip to the championship… Continue Reading

The Santa Maria Cemetery opens Saturday night for Dia de los Muertos celebration

November 2, 2024 10:24 pm Christina Rodriguez

The Santa Maria Cemetery kept their doors open late Saturday night to allow people the opportunity to honor their late loved ones on Dia de los… Continue Reading

Día De Los Muertos altar returns to steps of Carnegie Art Museum in Oxnard

November 2, 2024 8:17 pm Tracy Lehr

OXNARD, Calif. – A Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) altar is on display at the Carnegie Art Museum in Oxnard. The museum funded by… Continue Reading

Ventura County Farm Day celebrates 12th year

November 2, 2024 8:38 pm Tracy Lehr

VENTURA COUNTY, Calif.-The 12th Ventura County Farm Day took place on Saturday. More than 15 farms and the Historic Oxnard Farm Park welcomed the… Continue Reading

Reptiles draw a crowd on first day of expo at Ventura County Fairgrounds

November 2, 2024 8:47 pm Tracy Lehr

VENTURA, Calif.-People lined up to see reptiles and more on the first day of Ventura Pet & Reptile Expo. Snakes, lizard, spiders, geckos,… Continue Reading

More wind possible, Sunday forecast Nov 3rd

November 2, 2024 3:59 pm Shawn Quien

A cool cloudy day with just a few very brief light showers as a Winter like storm pushes through the region. Much of the energy has stayed to our… Continue Reading

Santa Barbara Maritime Museum announces Docent program

November 2, 2024 6:51 pm News Channel 3-12

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – The Santa Barbara Maritime Museum announced the launch of its 2025 Docent Program. Below is a press release on the… Continue Reading

Downtown Ventura celebrates Día De Los Muertos with immersive culture and music

November 2, 2024 6:36 pm Andie Lopez Bornet

The biggest Día De Los Muertos celebration held right in downtown Ventura, allowed attendees to immerse themselves in community spirt and honor those… Continue Reading

Crews on scene of car fire in Nipomo

November 2, 2024 5:31 pm Caleb Nguyen

NIPOMO, Calif. – CAL Fire SLO crews are currently on scene of a car fire in Nipomo as of Saturday at 5:10 p.m.. A pickup truck caught fire and… Continue Reading