New dispensary opens in Orcutt
ORCUTT, Calif. – A new dispensary is open in Orcutt. After a complex approval process, the doors officially opened on Saturday. Dr. Greenthumb’s…
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Extreme Santa Ana Winds Tuesday, a mild weather pattern ahead
Its a frigid Tuesday morning along the Central Coast. The dry and cool airmass over the region caused overnight lows to plummet into the 30s and 40s…
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California Commission issues public admonishment of Santa Barbara County Superior Court Judge Thomas Adams
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif. – The Commission on Judicial Performance issued a public admonishment of Santa Barbara County Superior Court Judge…
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Malibu residents flee as wildfire swallows homes along iconic Southern California coastline
CNN By Robert Shackelford, Chris Boyette, Lauren Mascarenhas, Mary Gilbert and Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN (CNN) — The beaches are empty in Malibu as…
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Thousands of monarch butterflies disappear, Only 4 counted in Goleta
 GOLETA, Calif. — As winter approaches, people travel to Ellwood Mesa in Goleta to see the thousands of western monarch butterflies.  “Walking…
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Just over two weeks before Christmas, shoppers still carefully calculating their purchases
Shoppers are out but so far this holiday season they are careful with their spending plans. Some are waiting for more deals from retailers as they…
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Dead motorcyclist from Friday crash in Montecito near Highway 101 identified
MONTECITO, Calif. – The dead motorcyclist from a Friday night crash near San Ysidro on Highway 101, has been identified. Joshua Fernandez of…
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Women now hold majority on Carpinteria City Council
CARPINTERIA, Calif.-The Carpinteria City Council took a break for cake on Monday night. The city has plenty to celebrate. The council congratulated…
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Blue Jays, Dodgers and Red Sox among losing bidders for Juan Soto
DALLAS (AP) — The Toronto Blue Jays lost out on Juan Soto, a year after failing to sign Shohei Ohtani. “Both of those guys, they’re obviously…
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Local news reporters discuss the media industry with high school students in Nipomo
Journalism students at Central Coast New Tech High School in Nipomo had the opportunity to learn about the media industry during a round table…
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Zuberi Kalaikulokahiokalani Sharp charged with murder of Newbury Park teen
VENTURA COUNTY, Calif. – Ventura County District Attorney Erik Nasarenko announced Monday that Zuberi Kalaikulokahiokalani Sharp has been charged…
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Centuries old home in Santa Barbara gets deconstructed
SANTA BARBARA Calif.—Kit Boss says he’s excited to move into Santa Barbara to build his dream home, but is taking time to do it the right way.…
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Former Oxnard priest Rodolfo Martinez-Guevara sentenced for felony possession of child sexual abuse material
VENTURA COUNTY, Calif. – Ventura County District Attorney Erik Nasarenko announced Monday that former priest Rodolfo Martinez-Guevara was sentenced…
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Holiday festivities continue with Olde Towne Nipomo Family Christmas
NIPOMO, Calif. – Hundreds gathered for the 8th Annual Olde Towne Nipomo Family Christmas on Sunday. Created in 2017, the popular event features a…
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Landslide repair begins in the Santa Barbara foothills
Work on a sewer project is underway in the Santa Barbara hills where there’s been a landslide. Crews will limit traffic at the work site on 1000…
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Carpinteria set to pick a new mayor and seat the next council following election results certification
New and returning councilmembers will be sworn in tonight in Carpinteria. The council will also pick a new…
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Coastal access walkway under Highway 101 to Butterfly Beach closes
The Butterfly Lane undercrossing in the Santa Barbara and Montecito area is closed until December 23 for repairs. The undercrossing is a key…
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Holiday Cheer fills the Central Coast; Events happening this weekend
If you’re looking for something to get you in the holiday spirit, the options are endless. Here’s what’s going on this month near and far: SANTA…
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Cal Poly student suffers non-life-threatening injuries after on-campus assault by six men
SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. – A male Cal Poly student was physically assaulted by six men early Saturday morning in Poly Canyon Village. The student…
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Thousands without power as Santa Ana winds bring increased fire risk for Southern California
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Power to tens of thousands of people had been shut off by Monday night as utilities worked to mitigate the impacts of Southern…
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