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Santa Barbara man arrested after allegedly robbing State Street surf shop Sunday

March 10, 2025 4:32 pm Andrew Gillies

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – A 34-year-old Santa Barbara man was arrested after he allegedly robbed and vandalized a surf shop on State Street… Continue Reading

Fire crews responded to small vegetation fires along Highway 101 on Gaviota Coast Monday

March 10, 2025 2:09 pm Andrew Gillies

SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif. – Fire crews responded to five small vegetation fires along northbound Highway 101 just north of Refugio on the Gaviota… Continue Reading

Local Superior Court Judge now faces formal hearing over allegations he abused his position

March 10, 2025 1:49 pm Andrew Gillies

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – On Monday, the Commission on Judicial Performance scheduled a hearing and appointed special masters regarding allegations… Continue Reading

Pope Francis is improving and is no longer in ‘imminent danger,’ Vatican source says

March 10, 2025 12:23 pm CNN Newsource

By Sharon Braithwaite, Antonia Mortensen and Christopher Lamb, CNN (CNN) — Pope Francis is not considered to be in imminent danger from the… Continue Reading

Congressman Carbajal and Senator Schiff issue letter asking for more public hearings and state oversight of plans to restart local oil production

March 10, 2025 12:55 pm Andrew Gillies

WASHINGTON D.C.– On Monday, Central Coast Congressman Salud Carbajal and California Senator Adam Schiff announced a joint letter to Governor Newsom… Continue Reading

ONE805 Rock for First Responders Concert Sells Out at Granada Theatre

March 9, 2025 12:27 am Andie Lopez Bornet

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – It was a night of singing, dancing, and honoring first responders as the sold-out Rock for 805 concert took place Saturday… Continue Reading

Santa Maria Man Arrested for Illegal Fireworks Near Ventura Beach

March 9, 2025 3:07 pm Caleb Nguyen

VENTURA, Calif. — A Santa Maria man was arrested Saturday night for possession of dangerous fireworks after officers responded to reports of large,… Continue Reading

Los Angeles County DA opposes resentencing request for Menendez brothers and accuses them of lying about self-defense

March 10, 2025 10:41 am CNN Newsource

By Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN Los Angeles (CNN) — Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman announced Monday he would not support Erik… Continue Reading

McCollum completes cycle with walk-off home run

March 10, 2025 9:30 am Mike Klan

UC SANTA BARBARA, Calif. - LeTrey McCollum etched his name into UC Santa Barbara Baseball legend on Sunday afternoon, hitting a walk-off home run to… Continue Reading

Dow falls by almost 900 points in market rout after Trump says he won’t rule out a recession

March 10, 2025 5:20 am CNN Newsource

By John Towfighi and Lucy Bayly, CNN New York (CNN) — US stocks plunged, bitcoin stumbled and Wall Street’s fear gauge hit its highest level… Continue Reading

A mild Monday, tracking heavy rain mid-week

March 10, 2025 5:41 am Mackenzie Lake

Happy Monday! Temperatures cool off slightly as a low pressure system approaches from the west. Skies turn partly cloudy by the evening and winds… Continue Reading

Judge temporarily blocks effort to deport Palestinian activist who helped lead Columbia student protests

March 9, 2025 11:45 pm CNN Newsource

By Alaa Elassar, Priscilla Alvarez, Gloria Pazmino and Michelle Watson, CNN (CNN) — A federal judge in New York has blocked any efforts by… Continue Reading

World Champion Robert Garcia Launches New Boxing Gym in Moreno Valley

March 9, 2025 10:47 pm Tracy Lehr

MORENO VALLEY, Calif. — Former IBF junior world champion and renowned trainer Robert Garcia officially opened the Robert Garcia Boxing Academy (RGBA)… Continue Reading

New Podcast ‘Obscurum’ Uncovers Chilling Midwest Drone Mystery

March 9, 2025 10:41 pm Tracy Lehr

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — Local forecaster Gabe Lenners has been busy with an original podcast that is earning rave reviews. The podcast, Obscurum,… Continue Reading

Who is Mark Carney, the crisis-handling former central bank governor turned Canada’s next leader?

March 9, 2025 10:11 pm CNN Newsource

By Jessie Yeung, CNN (CNN) — Canada’s next leader is a relative political newcomer, coming instead from a decades-long career in finance… Continue Reading

Watching for rain, Monday March 10th forecast

March 9, 2025 5:33 pm Shawn Quien

Sun splashed and mild yet again today as the Pacific storm door remains temporarily shut. Look for another mild evening turning chilly late with a… Continue Reading

Pediatric Intensive Therapy for Children with Disabilities Arrives in Santa Barbara

March 6, 2025 6:36 pm John Palminteri

The specialized NAPA therapy is in Santa Barbara working with disabled children. It is a three week session that would normally be in Los… Continue Reading

Santa Barbara International Orchid Show Draws Thousands of Enthusiasts

March 9, 2025 8:59 pm Tracy Lehr

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – The 77th Santa Barbara International Orchid Show attracted orchid growers and enthusiasts from across the… Continue Reading

Season ends for St. Joseph despite huge scoring game from star Tounde Yessoufou

March 9, 2025 12:24 am Mike Klan

ORCUTT, Calif. - Tounde Yessoufou scored a game-high 40 points but St. Joseph lost 66-64 at home to Notre Dame/Sherman Oaks in a CIF-State Open… Continue Reading

Sunday March 9th looks nice, but there is rain the forecast

March 8, 2025 4:11 pm Shawn Quien

Beautiful weather has returned as high pressure temporarily keeps a very active Pacific Storm track at bay. Look for another cool overnight with… Continue Reading