Operation “Shoplift with a Cop” results in the arrests of over 20 shoplifters
VENTURA, Calif. – Ventura County Police are on alert this holiday season for shoppers with not so jolly intentions. This past weekend whilst…
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Santa Barbara man arrested for felony burglary after stealing Christmas tree from local plant nursery
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – A 43-year-old Santa Barbara man has been arrested for the theft of a Christmas tree and wreaths from a local plant nursery.…
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Local Santa Barbara church celebrates la Virgen de Guadalupe in early morning
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – December 12th is a day of great significance for the Hispanic and Catholic communities worldwide. It’s the Feast Day of Our…
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A 99 Cent Store employee was shot Wednesday evening and Police are turning to the public for help
SANTA PAULA, Calif. – A 50-year-old employee of the Thomas 99 Cent Plus Store on Harbor Boulevard in Santa Paula was shot Wednesday evening and…
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Lompoc breaks ground on new public safety radio system
LOMPOC, Calif. – Lompoc’s radio system is getting an upgrade. The city broke ground Thursday morning to begin upgrading and improving its public…
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Paso Robles residents Rachel Tomassi and Kamakani Huihui arrested for felony attempted arson
SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. – Two Paso Robles residents, 26-year-old Rachel Lane Tomassi and 19-year-old Kamakani Kalani Huihui, were arrested for…
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House approves language about noise mitigation of space launches in next year’s defense spending bill
WASHINGTON D.C.– For the first time, the noise from spaceport launches has been included in federal legislation. A report accompanying this fiscal…
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Polar Dip cancels New Year’s Day plunge over permitting hurdles
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – When Julie De Angelis and Hugh Margerum saw polar plunges taking place around the globe they decided to start a Polar Dip…
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The Unity Telethon raises community donations for those in need in its 38th year
The Unity Shoppe telethon Friday will raise funds to help those in need in the community. It’s the 38th…
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Waking up to wet weather Thursday, more round of rain this weekend
Our first cold front of the week approaches Thursday. This will cause more clouds and cooler temperatures. We fall into the 50s and 60s for the day…
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Pacifica looks to complete turnaround with a state bowl game championship
OXNARD, Calif. – Two months ago on October 11th, Pacifica lost to St. Bonaventure 37-35. It was the Tritons third straight loss which left them 3-4.…
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Miracle on 34th Street star Van Riker marks a milestone this holiday season
CARPINTERIA, Calif. – Van Riker is thrilled to play Kris Kringle in Miracle on 34th Street at the Alcazar Theatre in Carpinteria. In the first act…
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Two swimmers rescued successfully after being stranded by rising tides at Pirate’s Cove
SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY, Calif. – Two swimmers were rescued from Pirate’s Cove north of Shell Beach after they were trapped by rising tides…
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Moorpark man Jose Meza died after crashing at the Lewis Road off-ramp following freeway chase
VENTURA COUNTY, Calif. – Jose Meza, 46, of Moorpark died after crashing during a high-speed chase on Highway 101 Sunday. On Dec. 8, around 10:15…
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Early morning showers for North of Point Conception Thursday, partly cloudy elsewhere
Winds have calmed significantly and the red flag warning for Ventura and part of Santa Barbara County will expire by 6 p.m. Wednesday. Humidity…
Continue Reading Ojai man arrested for robbery of a local Circle K and recklessly evading deputies in a vehicle Wednesday
OJAI, Calif. – A 32-year-old Ojai man led deputies on a short vehicle chase after robbing a Circle K on North Ventura Avenue Wednesday. On Dec. 11,…
Continue Reading Santa Maria man Anthony Hernandez shot and killed Tuesday night; Police turn to the public for help
SANTA MARIA, Calif. – Police are investigating the shooting death of 20-year-old Santa Maria resident Anthony Hernandez. On Dec. 10, 2024, around…
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JD Slajchert discusses the charity edition of his novel “MoonFlower” and the LucStrong Foundation
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — Novelist, Philanthropist, Public Speaker, and UCSB Basketball Alum JD Slajchert stopped by The Morning News. He discussed…
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Santa Barbara County Supervisors deny all appeals to Miramar mixed-use project in Montecito
MONTECITO, Calif. – After a lengthy hearing, Santa Barbara County Supervisors voted unanimously to deny all of the appeals of the Miramar’s…
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California investigating possible case of bird flu in child who drank raw milk
By Jamie Gumbrecht and Brenda Goodman, CNN (CNN) — California health officials are investigating a possible case of bird flu in a child who…
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