Wildfire Preparation Work Heats Up in High Risk Areas
Reducing brush is part of a wildfire preparation plan for the City Fire Department and Parks and Recreation. Crews are targeting 18… Continue Reading
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California Wine, Tariffs and AI Take Center Stage at UCSB’s 2025 Economic Summit
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – Business owners, industry leaders, and students cut their work and school days short to attend the 2025 South County Economic… Continue Reading
Biggest road construction project in Arroyo Grande history to significantly impact traffic for months
A road construction project described as the biggest in the history of Arroyo Grande is set to begin and will bring significant traffic impacts for… Continue Reading
Father Detained by ICE at Oxnard Gas Station, Leaving his Two Children Still in Car
OXNARD, Calif. – A local advocacy group reports a father was detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) at an Oxnard gas station,… Continue Reading
Santa Barbara Police Increase Bicycle Enforcement after Safety Issues, Injuries and Complaints
An increase in safety enforcement is underway in Santa Barbara to stop violations by bike riders. There have been many complaints in the downtown… Continue Reading
Santa Barbara County Urges Congress to Protect Food Assistance Programs
SANTA MARIA, Calif. — The Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors unanimously passed a resolution Tuesday urging Congress to protect federal food… Continue Reading
Santa Barbara Gay Men’s Chorus spreads Joy Through Song
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – The Santa Barbara Gay Men's Chorus performed its spring concert at the Lobero Theatre in Santa Barbara.
They opened with… Continue Reading
Tracking strong winds Tuesday, warming Wednesday
Wind Advisories are in effect Tuesday for the entire coastline. Most advisories begin after lunch and last through early Wednesday, with wind gusts… Continue Reading
The SBIFF Film Center Closes for State-of-the-Art Upgrades in Santa Barbara until End of the Year
The SBIFF Film Center is closed for remodeling until the end of the year. A state-of-the-art center will be open again with new equipment, seats,… Continue Reading
Cooling Tuesday, tracking winds
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif. - We are cooling down from a very warm weekend.
Temperatures will decrease slightly Tuesday as low pressure passes… Continue Reading
CSU Channel Islands recognized as one of the nation’s top producers of Fulbright scholars
CAMARILLO, Calif. – California State University Channel Islands has been recognized by the U.S. State Department as one of the nation's Fulbright Top… Continue Reading
Three injured in two car crash on Highway 246 in Solvang
SOLVANG, Calif. – Fire crews helped a woman via helicopter and two others via ambulance to Cottage Hospital after a two-car crash on Highway 246 in… Continue Reading
Goleta Pastor and Coach Arrested on Felony Sex Crime Charges Involving Minors
GOLETA, Calif. — A Goleta pastor who also coached high school students has been arrested on felony sex crime charges involving minors.
Shaun… Continue Reading
Fire crews tackle 15-acre grass fire in Santa Margarita Monday afternoon
SANTA MARGARITA, Calif. – Fire crews mopped up a 15-acre grass fire in Santa Margarita that first broke out just before 12:30 p.m. on Highway 58… Continue Reading
Local firefighting agencies anticipating an active fire season during upcoming summer months
Central Coast firefighting agencies are taking the time during Wildfire Preparedness Month to warn the public it expects a busy fire season during… Continue Reading
Briant Reyes-Estrada of Paso Robles arrested after six-year-old son dies Saturday at Twin Cities Hospital from potential heat-related injuries
PASO ROBLES, Calif. – Briant Reyes-Estrada, 27, of Paso Robles was arrested for murder and willful harm to a child after his six-year-old son died… Continue Reading
Santa Barbara’s Downtown-Waterfront Shuttle Returns for a Second Summer
Below is a press release from Santa Barbara MTD regarding the return of their Downtown-Waterfront Shuttle service to Santa Barbara’s Downtown and… Continue Reading
SeaPerch allows Kids in Santa Paula to Test Underwater Robot
SANTA PAULA, Calif. – Engineers and scientists of the future tested underwater robots.
The students from the Santa Paula Unified School District… Continue Reading
Lompoc Ordinances Ahead of Governor’s Escalation of Efforts to Clear Encampments
LOMPOC, Calif. – Governor Newsom announced this morning an escalation to the state’s efforts in combating homelessness, especially in visible public… Continue Reading
Sanctuary Centers Showcases Local Artists to Promote Mental Health Awareness in Santa Barbara
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. - Community members came together for an art show celebrating mental health awareness month in Santa Barbara this week.
The… Continue Reading