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Dons off the mark in CIF-SS Division 1 semifinal loss at Mira Costa

February 23, 2025 1:08 am Mike Klan

MANHATTAN BEACH, Calif. - The shots did not drop and Santa Barbara was soundly beaten 61-40 at Mira Costa in a CIF-Southern Section Division1… Continue Reading

Tiny homes draw visitors to Ventura Home Improvement and Outdoor Living Expo

February 23, 2025 12:12 am Tracy Lehr

VENTURA, Calif. — The Ventura Home Improvement and Outdoor Living Expo wrapped up Sunday at the Ventura County Fairgrounds, drawing visitors eager to… Continue Reading

Santa Barbara Police respond to domestic violence

February 23, 2025 12:33 am Tracy Lehr

SANTA BARBARA, Calif.-Santa Barbara Police responded to a domestic violence incident late Saturday night. Police cars filled the street near the… Continue Reading

Sunday looks great, Forecast for Feb 23rd

February 22, 2025 6:58 pm Shawn Quien

Gorgeous sun splashed weather continues for us as the Pacific storm track continues to ride well up and over the West Coast. Look for… Continue Reading

Santa Barbara Protest Returns at Tesla Dealership to Criticize Elon Musk’s Cost-Cutting Measures

February 22, 2025 3:23 pm Andie Lopez Bornet

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — A protest was held outside a Tesla dealership in Santa Barbara in response to Elon Musk’s alliance with the Trump… Continue Reading

Skunk Stinks Up Classroom at Hope Elementary School in Santa Barbara

February 21, 2025 12:06 pm Patricia Martellotti

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – Students at Hope Elementary School got an unexpected surprise when they arrived for class, greeted not by the usual morning… Continue Reading

CIF semifinal roundup for boys basketball and girls soccer

February 21, 2025 11:18 pm Mike Klan

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. - CIF-Central Section Boys Basketball Semifinals Division 1 St. Joseph 61, San Joaquin Memorial 38 (SJ vs Buchanan,… Continue Reading

Space X planning Falcon 9 rocket launch for Saturday

February 21, 2025 8:58 pm Caleb Nguyen

VANDENBERG SPACE FORCE BASE, Calif. – Space X is planning to launch 22 Starlink satellites supporting a Falcon 9 Rocket from Vandenberg Space Force… Continue Reading

Woman airlifted, man injured after traffic collision and brush fire near Sweeny Road in Lompoc Friday

February 21, 2025 7:24 pm Caleb Nguyen

LOMPOC, Calif. – Fire crews were on scene for a traffic collision and subsequent brush fire near Sweeny Road in Lompoc just after 6:00 p.m. Friday,… Continue Reading

Santa Barbara County Fire crews on scene for brush fire at Farren Road Friday night

February 21, 2025 7:18 pm Caleb Nguyen

GOLETA, Calif. – Santa Barbara County Fire Department crews were on scene for a brush fire at Farren Road near Goleta just after 7:00 p.m.… Continue Reading

Warm weekend, record heat possible next week

February 21, 2025 2:55 pm Evan Vega

We have a warm weekend ahead with temperatures expected to peak again next week. Winds are going to remain calm across the region through… Continue Reading

Santa Barbara County Moves to Curb Cannabis Odor in Carpinteria Valley

February 21, 2025 6:45 pm Ryder Christ

CARPINTERIA, Calif. — Santa Barbara County officials are tightening regulations on cannabis greenhouse operations to address persistent odor… Continue Reading

San Luis Obispo man arrested for selling narcotics Wednesday afternoon

February 21, 2025 6:44 pm Caleb Nguyen

SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. – A 22-year-old San Luis Obispo man was arrested Wednesday for selling narcotics at the 500 block of Highland Drive,… Continue Reading

Proposed SNAP Budget Cuts: Carbajal and Republicans React

February 21, 2025 3:52 pm Mina Wahab

SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif. — House Republicans last week passed a proposed budget that would cut funding to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance… Continue Reading

Upping the Ante: Planners Support Tough Odor Controls for All Cannabis Greenhouse

February 20, 2025 4:30 pm Melinda Burns

CARPINTERIA, Calif. – In a 5-0 vote on Wednesday, the county Planning Commission endorsed the most consequential changes to the county’s cannabis… Continue Reading

Driver injured after being hit by Amtrak train in Camarillo Friday afternoon

February 21, 2025 6:08 pm Caleb Nguyen

CAMARILLO, Calif. – One driver suffered moderate injuries after being hit by a train at the intersection of Fifth Street and Las Posas near Camarillo… Continue Reading

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass fires Los Angeles Fire Chief Kristin Crowley, citing her response to Palisades wildfire

February 21, 2025 5:56 pm KESQ

By Dalia Faheid, CNN (CNN) — Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass announced Friday she has fired Los Angeles Fire Chief Kristin Crowley, citing in… Continue Reading

Los Angeles DA urges judge to deny Menendez brothers’ request for a new trial

February 21, 2025 1:56 pm CNN Newsource

By Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN Los Angeles (CNN) — Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman recommended Friday that a judge reject Erik… Continue Reading

I-Team: Uncovering the Truth at the Border – Part 1

February 21, 2025 3:26 pm KESQ, KESQ

President Trump is making immigration enforcement and border security top priorities in the early days of his second term in office. Riverside… Continue Reading

Tips sought in search for woman suspected in deadly stabbing of Cal Fire captain

February 21, 2025 3:18 pm KESQ

RAMONA, Calif. (KESQ) - Authorities reached out to the public today for help in finding an ex-con suspected of killing her wife, a veteran state… Continue Reading

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