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Santa Barbara County Sheriff Bill Brown posts community train safety alert

June 27, 2024 12:50 pm Andrew Gillies

Santa Barbara County Sheriff Bill Brown posted a community alert about train safety after local teen Ryan Chapman was fatally struck by a train near… Continue Reading

Highway 154 closure impacts residents and businesses

June 27, 2024 12:01 pm Christina Rodriguez

The highway 154 closure is impacting residents and local businesses who have limited driving… Continue Reading

County Grand Jury report released Wednesday reviews recent in-custody deaths under Sheriff’s Office supervision

June 26, 2024 2:23 pm Andrew Gillies

On Wednesday, the 2023-2024 Santa Barbara County Grand Jury issued their investigation of the deaths of six people under the supervision of the… Continue Reading

Santa Maria Police identify murder victim and arrest teen in connection with June 22 shooting

June 26, 2024 1:24 pm Andrew Gillies

On Wednesday, the Santa Maria Police Department shared the identity of the man shot and killed on Jun. 22 of this year on N. Benwiley Street as… Continue Reading

Orcutt meeting set for Wednesday night over Richards Ranch Project

June 26, 2024 11:48 am Evan Vega, Christina Rodriguez

Supervisor Bob Nelson is inviting all residents and interested parties to join in on the discussion for the Richards Ranch Project at Key Site 26 in… Continue Reading

Santa Barbara Grand Jury report details success and ongoing needs for local unhoused assistance

June 25, 2024 5:28 pm Andrew Gillies

The 2024 Santa Barbara County Grand Jury released the results of its investigation of county-wide efforts to help the area's unhoused population on… 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

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

Fire crews on scene of structure fire at 3800 block of Via Parte in Lompoc Monday

June 24, 2024 5:32 pm Caleb Nguyen

Fire crews were on scene of a structure fire at the 3800 block of Via Parte in Lompoc where a single-story, one-family building was affected,… Continue Reading

SpaceX Falcon 9 launch from Vandenberg Space Force Base illuminates sky

June 24, 2024 12:08 am Bryan Hernandez

VANDENBERG SPACE FORCE BASE, Calif. — The SpaceX Falcon 9 launch illuminated the sky up and down the coast Sunday night. Around 8:47 p.m.,… Continue Reading

Police in Santa Maria report first homicide of 2024

June 23, 2024 11:33 pm Bryan Hernandez

SANTA MARIA, Calif. — The Santa Maria Police Department reported their first homicide of this year after a large party turned deadly Saturday… Continue Reading

Pro-life advocates gather for the annual ‘Walk for Life’

June 23, 2024 9:37 pm Christina Rodriguez

Pro-life advocates from the Santa Maria Valley gathered together Sunday for the annual "Walk for Life" peaceful protest against… Continue Reading

Hundreds of people gather for the 71st Annual Lompoc Flower Festival

June 23, 2024 8:51 pm Christina Rodriguez

Hundreds of people came together this weekend for the 71st Annual Lompoc Flower Festival.… Continue Reading

Motorcyclist crashes on HWY 101 in Buellton

June 22, 2024 4:29 pm Bryan Hernandez

BUELLTON, Calif. — A motorcyclist crashed on Highway 101 in Buellton Saturday evening, according to the Santa Barbara County Fire… Continue Reading

Space X targeting Sunday for next rocket launch in Falcon 9 series

June 21, 2024 4:47 pm Caleb Nguyen

VANDENBERG SPACE FORCE BASE, Calif. – Space X will target this Sunday for its next rocket launch scheduled for 8:45 p.m. at its space force base in… Continue Reading

National Weather Service issued Excessive Heat Warning for parts of Santa Barbara County through the upcoming weekend

June 21, 2024 4:17 pm News Channel 3-12

The County of Santa Barbara's Public Health Department shared the press release below after the National Weather Service issued an Excessive Heat… Continue Reading

Santa Maria Valley Chamber bridging the gap between businesses and educational institutions

June 21, 2024 12:04 pm Christina Rodriguez

The Santa Maria Valley Chamber of Commerce is asking businesses and educators to complete a "Workforce Needs"… Continue Reading

Annual Santa Maria Police Council golf tournament held to help provide support to the police department

June 21, 2024 11:58 am Dave Alley

The Santa Maria Police Council is holding its annual golf tournament and comedy night all day Friday at the Santa Maria Country… Continue Reading

Walter Morales Jr. sentenced to 25 years to life for 2019 Lompoc murder of soldier on leave

June 21, 2024 12:05 pm Andrew Gillies

On Thursday, Santa Barbara County District Attorney John Savrnoch announced that Walter Alexander Morales Jr. was sentenced to 25 years to life for… Continue Reading

Old Town Orcutt Farmers Market returns

June 19, 2024 12:05 pm Evan Vega

It opens at 4:30pm on Wednesday, June 19 at Marcum Street and Clark Avenue near Naughty Oak Brewing… Continue Reading

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