Esau’s Cafe is home to Carpinteria’s first permanent outdoor parklet
If you enjoy eating outdoors, year-round, add Carpinteria to your…
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Three injured and one airlifted after traffic collision on Highway 46 near Shandon Tuesday
Three people were injured and one person was airlifted from the scene after a vehicle rollover on westbound Highway 46 near Shandon on…
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Fisherman rescued off Gaviota Beach Friday
First responders were on the scene of a water rescue for a 72-year-old man who fell out of his kayak while fishing in the waters off of Gaviota State…
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Santa Maria awarded $120,000 for Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Program
The city of Santa Maria was awarded $120,000 for a bicycle and pedestrian safety…
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2024 Patrick Vega Memorial Swim-A-Thon goes the distance
OXNARD, Calif.-The 2024 Patrick Vega Memorial Swim-a-Thon made a splash again this year. The Swim-A-Thon held at the Oxnard High School pool is named…
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Supervisor Capps and parents of cliff fall victims hear from property owners after sending letter
Since Laura Capps became the Santa Barbara County Supervisor who represents the district which includes Isla Vista, two more young men have died in…
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Santa Barbara County Fire seeking community feedback for new wildfire protection plan
The Santa Barbara County Fire Department announced Wednesday that it is seeking community feedback on its new wildfire protection…
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Fire agencies discuss wildfire preparedness during statewide event in Paso Robles
Multiple local, state and federal fire agencies are in Paso Robles today to raise public awareness about fire preparedness during a statewide media…
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Fire crews assist two people in beach rescue Tuesday night
Two fishermen required assistance after being caught by high tide in the dark on Monday night, according to the Santa Barbara County Fire Department…
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Supervisor Capps pressures Isla Vista property owners over cliff safety
Santa Barbara County Supervisor Laura Capps took another step in her pursuit of cliff safety against Isla Vista property owners in said areas.…
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Santa Barbara Sheriff’s Office aids City of Goleta Police to cite 142 distracted drivers in April
The Goleta Police Department cited 142 drivers who violated California’s hands-free cell phone law during April to raise awareness over the dangers…
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Community asked for help locating missing Santa Maria man
The local community is asked for help locating Christopher Allen Rocco, a 65-year-old man from Santa Maria, who has been missing since April 26.…
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Future housing needs could lead to 5000 more units in Santa Barbara County
Santa Barbara County is looking at adding possibly 5000 new housing sites to meet a state mandate. 93 speakers are expected to comment. Many are…
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UCSB students take part in walk out and pro-Palestinian rally
UC Santa Barbara students began gathering for a pro-Palestine rally on Wednesday…
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Two new roundabouts finished in the Montecito-Santa Barbara area
Two roundabouts are finished in the Montecito-Santa Barbara area. They are expected to ease…
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Santa Barbara City Council approves Saturday Farmers Market relocation, despite first responders response time concerns
SANTA BARBARA, Calif.-Late chef and TV personality Julia Child used to call Saturday’s Farmers Market in downtown Santa Barbara “Marvelous.” For…
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California Department of Public Health issues annual shellfish safety warning
The California Department of Public Health issued its annual shellfish safety warning set to take effect on May 1.…
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Isla Vista Housing and Safety Listening Session held at IV Community Center
Heather Havens took this photo on the 2nd anniversary of her son’s cliff…
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Fatal falls trigger mother of UCSB grad who died in Isla Vista cliff fall two years ago
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif.-The mother of a UCSB graduate who died in an Isla Vista cliff fall during alumni weekend two years ago can’t believe it…
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Woman found dead near Stearns Wharf Monday morning
A woman was found dead near the dolphin fountain at Stearns Wharf Monday morning, according to the Santa Barbara Police Department (SBPD).…
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