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…
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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…
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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…
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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 counter…
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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…
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“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…
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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…
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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…
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EXCLUSIVE: Social Media Search Warrant sparks legal battle in Santa Barbara, raises serious concerns about free speech
SANTA BARBARA, Calif.— Friday morning, dozens of people came to a hearing at the Santa Barbara Courthouse to protest what they say is a violation…
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The Santa Maria Courthouse bomber pleads not guilty on federal charges
The man responsible for the Santa Maria Superior Courthouse bomb explosion in September, 20-year-old, Nathaniel James McGuire, pleaded not guilty at…
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Judge issues warrant for arrest of Goleta teacher accused of child molestation after he fails to appear in court
Steven Schapansky was supposed to make his first court appearance Friday morning, but he never showed…
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Camarillo man arrested on suspicion of murder and other charges
42-year-old Alvin Johnson of Camarillo was arrested on suspicion of murder and other…
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Santa Barbara 19-year-old man booked on 6 charges following attempted robbery on State Street jewelry store
Santa Barbara police say a 19-year-old Santa Barbara man tried to Rob Bella Rosa Galleries and Gillio Coins Wednesday, and it drew a rapid response…
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Police arrest teenager involved in an attempted robbery on State Street in downtown Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara Police arrested a teenager involved in the attempted robbery at Bella Rosa Galleries and Gillio Rare Coins and Fine Jewelry located at…
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Parents to sue school and school district for negligence regarding Goleta teacher allegedly found with hidden recording devices and videos of children in changing rooms.
Fifty four-year-old Steven Schapansky was a teacher at Santa Barbara Charter…
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Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office credits community for helping track down teenage boy accused of killing 4 chickens
ISLA VISTA, Calif. — A sense of temporary relief washed over community members like Dennis Berger, who were hoping the masked killer of the four…
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Eye witness shares ‘disturbing’ details of animal cruelty case involving the murder of 4 chickens
ISLA VISTA, Calif.—A broken lock plate, a pile of feathers, and a community shocked by what they say was a disturbing series of events. This is…
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Police arrest 22-year-old Lompoc gang member, find “ghost gun”
The Lompoc Police Department reported officers arrested a 22-year-old documented gang member on Thursday morning and found a ghost gun amidst the…
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Madonna Inn rug thefts being investigated by SLO Police
The San Luis Obispo Police Department is seeking help identifying thieves at the Madonna…
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