Local Churches See Steep Decline in Attendance Amid ICE Raids Up and Down the Coast
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — As ICE raids ramp up, many community members are living in fear. “To actually see it in front of your face, see happen is…
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Federal Raids at Glass House Farms Spark Chaos in Carpinteria and Ventura County
CENTRAL COAST REGION, Calif. — Two raids shook the Central Coast on Thursday as heavily armed federal agents stormed cannabis farms in Carpinteria…
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San Luis Obispo County Grand Jury Report says Lack of Enforcement Fuels Housing Turmoil in SLO
SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. – The San Luis Obispo County Grand Jury (SLOCGJ) released a report this week as part of their investigation into San Luis…
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Santa Barbara Police Crack Down on E-Bike Riders Violating Road Rules
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — People out and about in Santa Barbara on Wednesday may have noticed police officers ticketing some e-bike riders and…
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Goleta Library’s Temporary Site Opens During its Remodel
A new temporary library is open in Goleta. It is on Hollister across from City…
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Drivers Brace for New Challenges in the Montecito Construction Zone
Southbound Highway 101 in Montecito is about to have some construction challenges for drivers. Ramps need to be rebuilt and lanes are getting…
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Enforcement and Removal Operations Continue in Carpinteria
CARPINTERIA, Calif. – For the second day in a row people in Carpinteria witnessed an apparent ICE arrest and shared it on social media. On Monday,…
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Trump’s Renewed Tariffs Announcement to Impact Local Consumers
SANTA BARBARA, Calif.— “August 1st, they pay and everybody pays. Everybody has to pay,” said President Donald Trump regarding the new tariff…
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Video of ICE raid in Carpinteria Shared on Social Media
CARPINTERIA, Calif. – Residents in Carpinteria said they were surprised to see an apparent ICE raid in their town being shared on social media…
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Beach Cleanups Bring in Hundreds of Pounds of Debris Following 4th of July Weekend
CARPINTERIA, Calif. – Buckets and bags of trash and other items have been retrieved on Central Coast beaches since the 4th of July weekend in…
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Ventura Councilman says the “CARE” Policy could Jeopardize Millions of Dollars in Federal Funding
VENTURA, Calif. — On June 26th, the Ventura City Council passed the CARE policy 6-to-1 to protect undocumented immigrants, LGBTQ+ people, and those…
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Big Tax Cuts, Big Cuts to Benefits: Local Reaction to ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — The U.S. Congress passed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act on Thursday, prompting sharply divided reactions over its sweeping…
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Supporters fight to save FARO Homeless Center in Santa Barbara
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — Tensions ran high during public comment as residents pleaded with the City Council to reconsider its decision to cancel…
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4th of July logistics already going into place in many cities where thousands will gather
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – A large sand berm is being built up on the Santa Barbara West Beach section where the 4th of July fireworks show will be…
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Teamsters working for MTD avert strike, just for one day
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – Running for the bus may be put on hold if teamsters go on strike. The union agreed to a one-day contract extension on…
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Randy Rowse Already Eyeing Reelection as Santa Barbara Mayor
Randy Rowse wants to run for Santa Barbara Mayor again. The election is in…
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Santa Barbara Voices Weigh In: Was Trump’s Strike on Iran Reckless or Justified?
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — “This could have led to nuclear war.” Public opinion over the recent U.S. and Israeli airstrikes on Iran’s nuclear…
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Trump’s First 100 Days: Deportations, Food Aid Cuts, and Tariff Impacts Hit Central & South Coast
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — From immigration raids and soaring tariffs to school board battles and sweeping federal job cuts, President Donald…
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State Approves Santa Barbara Segment Funding to Finish Highway 101 Widening Project
The Santa Barbara segment of the Highway 101 widening project has received key funding from the state. Work should be done by…
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City Leaders Gather in Response to Immigration Enforcement in Ventura County
VENTURA, Calif. – Leaders across Ventura County came together with a sense of urgency. Their message was straight forward: How to protect the…
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