Mountain Fire meeting helps survivors prepare to rebuild
CAMARILLO, Calif. – It’s been a week since the wind-driven Mountain Fire burned homes and structures as it raced from Camarillo to Santa…
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Man convicted of multiple felonies from 2019 Port Hueneme shooting that paralyzed a child and injured her pregnant mother
VENTURA COUNTY, Calif. – The Ventura County District Attorney’s Office announced that Jaylin Edwards was convicted of all charged felonies…
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County Planners Reject the Island Breeze Cannabis Project
CARPINTERIA, Calif. – Island Breeze Farms, a small greenhouse pot operation across Foothill Road from the Polo Condos at the western end of the…
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US Post Office to honor Betty White with her own stamp next year
By Jordan D. Brown, CNN (CNN) — Betty White will once again grace Americans’ lives, not on TV, but on your mail. The US Postal Service will honor…
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Federal seasonal fire restrictions lifted elsewhere, but remain in effect for Santa Barbara and Ventura counties until the new year
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. – The U.S. Bureau of Land Management’s Bakersfield Field Office announced the lifting of most seasonal fire restrictions for…
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PCPA rings in the holiday season with beloved Disney classic ‘Beauty and the Beast’
PCPA is once again bringing the beloved Disney classic Beauty and the Beast onto the Marian Theatre stage to celebrate the holiday…
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Fire teams responded to small vegetation fire in 5000 block of Edna Ranch Circle Thursday
SANTA YNEZ, Calif. – Fire crews responded to a 2.7-acre vegetation fire in the 5000 block of Edna Ranch Circle southeast of San Luis Obispo and…
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UCSB Soccer gets at-large bid into NCAA Tournament, Gauchos at UCLA
UC SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – The season will continue for UCSB men’s soccer. The Gauchos received an at-large bid into the NCAA Tournament and will…
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Spirit Airlines files for bankruptcy as financial losses pile up and debt payments loom
AP Airlines Writer Spirit Airlines has filed for bankruptcy protection and will attempt to reboot as it struggles to recover from the pandemic-caused…
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Lake Cachuma freshly stocked with 4,000 pounds of live Rainbow Trout; 12,000 pounds on the way
LAKE CACHUMA, Calif. – The County of Santa Barbara issued the following press release on Friday after the first batch of Rainbow Trout were…
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Non-profit provides relief to Mountain Fire victims through power of social media
VENTURA COUNTY, Calif.— Luis Villanueva is still processing the shock of losing his Somis home in the Mountain Fire.  “I don’t know that I am…
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A mild & breezy Monday, tracking a moderate Santa Ana wind event
Its an extra chilly Monday morning, make sure to bundle up for the first half of the day. A Freeze Watch is in effect for most of the inland Central…
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Socal Edison may shutoff power for parts of Santa Barbara County
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif. — According to Southern California Edison, customers throughout parts of Santa Barbara County could see their power…
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Staying cool and dry for now, Monday Nov 18th forecast
Despite a very chilly start top the day, ample sunshine made for a nice mild afternoon. A rapidly dying cold front continues to push inland well…
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Fire crews battling 19,904-acre Mountain Fire since Wednesday; Evacuation warnings in effect
VENTURA COUNTY, Calif. – Firefighters are still battling a 19,904-acre brush fire, currently at 98% containment, that started on South Mountain…
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The Santa Barbara Botanic Garden celebrates National Hiking Day with opening of new trail
The Tipton Trail at the Santa Barbara Botanic Garden is now open. “The process has been an idea that’s been passed around, for I think quite a long…
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Mental wellness and advocacy focus of Youthwell Summit
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – A Student Summit held at the Direct Relief Headquarters in Goleta on Saturday put the focus on mental wellness and advocacy.…
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Need for mental health services spikes following devastation of Mountain Fire
CAMARILLO, Calif.—It’s been an emotional day for Jeannette Sanchez-Palacios, who Is helping victims of the Mountain Fire navigate the process of…
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Electronic Recycling truck visits Port Hueneme
PORT HUENEME, Calif.-People had the chance to recycle their old electronics on Saturday. An electronic recycling truck stopped by the Big Lots…
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Off Register: Santa Barbara Art Book & Print Fair showcases creativity
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – The Off Register: Santa Barbara Art Book & Print Fair took place at the Community Arts Workshop space on Saturday. More…
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