Santa Maria man person of interest in shooting investigation
SANTA MARIA, Calif. – A 36-year-old Santa Maria man is a person of interest after shooting someone leading to their hospitalization on Friday.… Continue Reading
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Newsom Expands CHP Crime Suppression Statewide, But What About the Central Coast?
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. - Governor Gavin Newsom on Thursday announced a major statewide expansion of California Highway Patrol crime suppression teams,… Continue Reading
Investigators Unravel Organized Crime Ring at Home Depot Stores in Several Southern Counties
VENTURA COUNTY, Calif. — In a press conference Tuesday morning, officials detailed the crime ring unraveled by “Operation Killswitch.”
“This… Continue Reading
Jury begins deliberating in Stearns Wharf murder case
SANTA BARBARA, Calif.— Wednesday marked day 9 of the trial of Jiram Tenorio Ramón, who is accused of shooting and killing Robert Gutierrez, a… Continue Reading
Victor Manuel Ayala Sanchez arrested after hours-long SWAT standoff in Santa Maria
SANTA MARIA, Calif. – After a four-hour standoff Wednesday in the cul-de-sac of East Sunset Avenue, deputies took 30-year-old Victor Manuel Ayala… Continue Reading
Santa Maria brothers Victoriano and Gabriel Feliciano charged with murder of Paulina Lopez Gonzalez
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif. – On Tuesday, Victoriano Lopez Feliciano and Gabriel Victoriano Lopez Feliciano were charged with the murder of Paulina… Continue Reading
Santa Maria brothers arrested after fatal Saturday night shooting
EDITOR NOTE: On Tuesday, Victoriano Lopez Feliciano and Gabriel Victoriano Lopez Feliciano were charged with the murder of Paulina Lopez Gonzalez on… Continue Reading
Stearns Wharf Murder Trial Enters Final Stages
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — Tuesday marked Day 8 of the trial of Jiram Tenorio Ramón, who is accused of shooting and killing Robert Gutierrez, a… Continue Reading
Key Witness Testifies Wednesday in Stearns Wharf Murder Trial in Santa Barbara
SANTA BARBARA, Calif.—Jiram Tenorio Ramon is accused of shooting and killing Robert Gutierrez, a bystander from Camarillo, at the wharf in December… Continue Reading
Stearns Wharf Murder Trial continues 5th day with witness testimony
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — Jiram Tenorio Ramon is accused of shooting and killing Robert Gutierrez, a Camarillo man caught in the crossfire at the wharf… Continue Reading
Murder trial for deadly shooting at Stearn’s Wharf showcases video evidence to jury
SANTA BARBARA, Calif.—The sound five consecutive gun shots played in court Monday. The evidence was obtained from multiple cameras and pieced… Continue Reading
Authorities Clarify Orcutt Park “Body Dumping Video” Filmed on Meta Glasses
ORCUTT, Calif. – A Santa Maria father thought he filmed a woman's body being dumped in an Orcutt park, but authorities say the video doesn't show the… Continue Reading
Santa Maria Dad’s Meta Glasses Capture Body Dumping at Orcutt Park While Filming Son
EDITORS NOTE: The Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Office clarified that the woman in the video was heavily intoxicated and that the footage does not… Continue Reading
Santa Barbara County District Attorney’s Office reacts to violent home invasion at Ty Warner estate
SANTA BARBARA, Calif.— The attack happened Wednesday, May 21st around 4:30 pm at Beanie Babies founder Ty Warner's mansion on Fairway… Continue Reading
New Federal program aims to counteract California’s sanctuary state policies, locals react
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif. — Operation Guardian Angel is a pilot program launched by Federal prosecutors on May 10th.
The program aims to… Continue Reading
Person of Interest Questioned by UCSB Police in Hamel’s Death Case
A request for more information about the death of UCSB student Liz Hamel is being made by her family and an attorney. She died following an incident… Continue Reading
“Red Heel Heist” sparks one-of-a-kind News Channel 3 investigation in Isla Vista
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif. — For years, a giant red stiletto standing tall along Highway 101 near La Conchita has sparked curiosity and brought joy… Continue Reading
Santa Barbara paraeducator arrested for arranging to meet a minor for lewd acts
GOLETA, Calif. – Deputies arrested 34-year-old Santa Barbara resident Adam Escarcega for a felony charge of meeting up with a minor for lewd acts… Continue Reading
Oxnard gang member pleads guilty Thursday to 2016 murder
VENTURA, Calif. – A 33-year-old Oxnard gang member pled guilty to the 2016 second-degree murder of Giovanni Vega on Thursday, according to the… Continue Reading
Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office investigates a burglary at the Isla Vista Co-Op
ISLA VISTA, Calif. — Devlin Ott wasn’t expecting to walk into the scene of a burglary when she came into work Saturday morning at the Isla Vista… Continue Reading