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Javier Montez Jr. of Oxnard sentenced to 24 years in prison for lewd acts on a juvenile family member

June 25, 2024 1:33 pm Andrew Gillies

Ventura County District Attorney Erik Nasarenko announced Tuesday that Javier Miramontez Jr. was sentenced to 24 years in state prison for the… Continue Reading

Two California Congressman announced as Co-Chairs of Offshore Wind Caucus Tuesday

June 25, 2024 1:03 pm Andrew Gillies

On Tuesday, the Congressional Offshore Wind Caucus announced its new bipartisan leadership group before meeting with major stakeholders later this… Continue Reading

Californians receiving unemployment, disability, or Paid Family Leave benefits can now use direct deposit

June 25, 2024 12:43 pm Andrew Gillies

On Friday, the California Employment Development Department (EDD) announced that Californians receiving unemployment, disability, or Paid Family… Continue Reading

Governor Newsom releases overdue State of the State message and says California is strong

June 25, 2024 12:00 pm John Palminteri

California Governor Gavin Newsom releases his State of the State address in a video. He said California is meeting its… Continue Reading

Local buyers group reorganizes to support local agriculture students at upcoming Santa Barbara County Fair

June 25, 2024 11:50 am Dave Alley

A local buyers group has recently reformed and rebranded in an effort to help support agriculture students at the upcoming Santa Barbara County… Continue Reading

Pleasant by the beaches but toasty interior temperatures Tuesday

June 25, 2024 5:45 am Mackenzie Lake

Another Heat Advisory was issued early Tuesday morning by the National Weather Service. This advisory includes SLO and SBA interior mountains, along… Continue Reading

Historic Ventura Pier set to reopen this weekend

June 25, 2024 11:11 am Patricia Martellotti

The City of Ventura announced the historic Ventura Pier is set to reopen this… Continue Reading

Humanitarian organization increases support to Gaza, Bangladesh and more

June 25, 2024 11:24 am Patricia Martellotti

Leaders at ShelterBox USA said the UN estimates a record 120 million people are forcibly displaced around the… Continue Reading

Caltrans District 5 re-opens second lane on southbound Highway 101 starting Tuesday

June 25, 2024 10:50 am Andrew Gillies

On Monday evening, Caltrans District 5 announced the re-opening of a second lane of southbound Highway 101 to accommodate closures on Highway… Continue Reading

Author Ivor Davis discusses new true crime book on The Morning News

June 25, 2024 10:07 am Christa Kurkjian

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — Author, Journalist, and long time Ventura County Resident Ivor Davis stopped by The Morning News on Tuesday to discuss his… Continue Reading

Santa Barbara Amateur Radio Club members enjoyed a weekend of cross talk with others far and wide

June 24, 2024 6:41 pm John Palminteri

A special day for amateur radio operators kept the airwaves busy over the weekend in Santa Barbara. Contact was made in all 50… Continue Reading

Creative ideas coming from the South Coast Chamber of Commerce on redesigning downtown Santa Barbara

June 24, 2024 11:20 am John Palminteri

The South Coast Chamber of Commerce is suggesting different concepts for different blocks in downtown Santa Barbara as the city looks at ways to… Continue Reading

Car fire extinguished following five car crash on 101 near Goleta

June 25, 2024 9:19 am Christa Kurkjian

GOLETA, Calif. — A car caught fire on the Southbound side of the 101 freeway in Goleta following a five car crash. Fire crews responded to the call… Continue Reading

Pavement cracking closes portion of HWY 154 in Santa Barbara County

June 22, 2024 7:51 pm Bryan Hernandez

SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif. — The Department of Transportation closed parts of Highway 154 from Santa Barbara to Santa Ynez on Saturday, due to… Continue Reading

Grammy award winner Richard Marx to join One805Live! fall concert lineup

June 24, 2024 10:34 pm News Channel 3-12

Grammy award-winning singer/songwriter Richard Marx will join the One805Live! fall concert line-up on Sept. 20 later this year.… Continue Reading

CSU Channel Islands adopts Cal-SOAP from CommUnify

June 24, 2024 10:15 pm News Channel 3-12

CSU Channel Islands will take over administration for the California Student Opportunity and Access Program after nearly 14 years under previous… Continue Reading

Camarillo woman sentenced to four-plus years in prison for embezzling over $750,000

June 24, 2024 9:55 pm Caleb Nguyen

Neydi Garcia of Camarillo received a four-year, four-month sentence in state prison Monday after she embezzled over $750,000 following a previous… Continue Reading

“Women’s Strike 2024 -We Will Not Go Back!” rally held in Ventura

June 24, 2024 9:54 pm Tracy Lehr

VENTURA, Calif-Women and men took part in the "Women's Strike 2024-We Will Not Go Back!" rally in Ventura. The rally marked the second anniversary… Continue Reading

Todd Rungren plays deep cuts at Libbey Bowl show

June 24, 2024 9:18 pm Tracy Lehr

OJAI, Calif.-Libbey Bowl in Ojai continues to attract famous artists and their diehard fans. Todd Rundgren just brought his Me/ We Tour to Ojai on… Continue Reading

City of Santa Paula warned not to use city’s tap water Monday night after contamination

June 24, 2024 9:11 pm Caleb Nguyen

The City of Santa Paula issued a city-wide warning to not use tap water due to contamination with a moderate threat, according to the Santa Paula… Continue Reading