Ventura County confirms cases of leptospirosis amongst caneberry workers
VENTURA COUNTY, Calif. – On Wednesday, Ventura County Public Health announced it is investigating several confirmed and presumed cases of…
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Turkey and Geese bring Thanksgiving cheer to Carpinteria and Goleta
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – In honor of the Thanksgiving Holiday, your News Channel went deep into its archive to find these holiday news stories. On…
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Juan Sanchezflores sentenced to 25 years to life in prison for the 2019 sexual assault of a teen
SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY, Calif. – On Wednesday, San Luis Obispo County District Attorney Dan Dow announced that Juan Sanchezflores was sentenced to…
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Turkey Drive: Popular ‘Turkey Bucks’ promotion now at Grocery Outlet Bargain Market in Santa Maria
A popular way to contribute to the News Channel 12 Turkey Drive at the grocery store check out stand is now available for the first time ever in…
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Middle school student falsely reported gunfire causing the lockdown of two schools Tuesday
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif. – On Wednesday, the Lompoc Unified School District confirmed that a lockdown at Vandenberg Middle and Manzanita…
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Robert Becker Jr. arrested for sexual assault and failing to register as a sex offender
NIPOMO, Calif. – Robert Becker Jr. was arrested for a sexual assault and failing to register as a sex offender Wednesday. On Nov. 19, 2024,…
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Allan Hancock College opens new Student Health Center at Santa Maria Campus
Allan Hancock Community College opened a new Student Health Center at the Santa Maria Campus this…
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Festive, Holiday fun in Downtown Santa Barbara
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – Downtown Santa Barbara is getting in the Holiday spirit with a wide range of festive events. The annual Prince and Fairy Art…
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Three adults and one juvenile arrested in connection with earlier stabbing and robbery
LOMPOC, Calif. – Three adult men and a male juvenile were arrested in connection with a June stabbing and a July robbery at knifepoint, both in…
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Mild and dry conditions Thursday, tracking rain by Friday night
A weak ridge of high pressure sits over the Central Coast on Thursday. Conditions will continue to be dry and warm before a big change arrives late…
Continue Reading Rodolfo Uriarte sentenced to 180 months for possession of ammunition and methamphetamine
LOS ANGELES, Calif. – On Wednesday, Rodolfo Uriarte of Santa Maria was sentenced to 180 months in federal prison after he pled guilty in February…
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California voters reject measure that would have raised minimum wage to nation-high $18 per hour
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Voters in California have rejected a ballot measure that would have raised the state minimum wage to $18 per hour by…
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‘Bomb cyclone’ brings high winds and soaking rain to Northern California and Pacific Northwest
Associated Press SEATTLE (AP) — What was expected to be one of the strongest storms in the northwest U.S. in decades arrived Tuesday evening,…
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Sunny & warm Wednesday, tracking a cool & wet weekend
A mini ridge of high pressure sets up over the Central Coast Wednesday. This causes temperatures to rise a few degrees and a slight offshore push.…
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Dance and Fitness Instructor Leslie Sokol brings her cool moves to The Morning News
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — Having fun while working doesn’t have to be boring, and it certainly doesn’t have an age limit. Leslie Soko, Founder of the…
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Man rescued from high tide after running from law enforcement in Isla Vista
ISLA VISTA, Calif. – A 19-year-old Isla Vista man is in custody for battery charges after fleeing from police into the ocean to avoid arrest,…
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Fire crews responded to small vegetation fire along Harris Grade Road started by PG&E infrastructure
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif. – Fire crews put out a 1.8-acre vegetation fire along Harris Grade Road one mile south of Highway 135 caused by…
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Dry weather Wednesday, weekend storm
Temperatures will be near normal, or slightly above, on Wednesday with dry weather through Thursday. Temperatures cool overall on Friday. Rain…
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Santa Barbara International Film Festival announces the eight recipients of the 2025 Virtuosos Award
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – Kieran Culkin, Harris Dickinson, Karla SofÃa Gascón, Selena Gomez, Ariana Grande, Clarence Maclin, Mikey…
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A week before the big shopping wave, shipping early is suggested
UPS says the shipping schedule will be tighter this year. Small and large counters are expected to be busier prior to…
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