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Santa Barbara Fair & Expo wraps up two weekends of fun and pig races

May 5, 2024 4:08 pm Tracy Lehr

There is still time to enjoy the Santa Barbara Fair & Expo. Sunday, May 5th is the final night to listen to bands, enjoy rides, play games, and… Continue Reading

Fire crews respond to structure fire at 200 block of North Broadway in Orcutt Sunday afternoon

May 5, 2024 1:52 pm Caleb Nguyen

Fire crews are actively responding to a structure fire at the 200 block of North Broadway in Orcutt, according to the Santa Barbara County Fire… Continue Reading

Community asked for help locating missing Santa Maria man

May 5, 2024 1:00 pm Caleb Nguyen

The local community is asked for help locating Christopher Allen Rocco, a 65-year-old man from Santa Maria, who has been missing since April 26.… Continue Reading

California Highway Patrol officers arrest woman after vehicle pursuit late Saturday in Ventura

May 5, 2024 11:32 am Caleb Nguyen

California Highway Patrol officers arrested an 18-year-old woman after a vehicle pursuit late Saturday night that began in Santa Barbara County,… Continue Reading

SMJUSD students attend state education summit for foster youth

May 5, 2024 10:29 am News Channel 3-12

Several students from the Santa Maria Joint Union School District attended a youth summit focused on foster youth in the education system last… Continue Reading

Young boxers compete in”King of The Ring”

May 4, 2024 6:56 pm Tracy Lehr

OXNARD, Calif.-The "King Of The Ring" amateur boxing event took place on on Saturday. The nonprofit T.W.I.N.S. hosted the boxing matches at the… Continue Reading

“Singin’ In The Rain” makes a splash at San Marcos High School

May 1, 2024 10:41 pm Tracy Lehr

GOLETA, Calif.-"Singin' In The Rain" opened this week at San Marcos High School. The Spring musical is an American classic. The San Marcos… Continue Reading

La Conchita Yard Sale attracts customers along the N101

May 4, 2024 9:15 pm Tracy Lehr

LA CONCHITA, Calif.-An annual May yard sale is being held in La Conchita this weekend. Drivers can easily see the sign promoting it along… Continue Reading

The City of Atascadero hosts Annual Tamale Festival

May 4, 2024 6:03 pm Christina Rodriguez

The City of Atascadero hosted the Annual Tamale Festival Saturday in honor of Cinco de Mayo… Continue Reading

Late season storm, forecast for May 5th

May 4, 2024 3:57 pm Shawn Quien

Here's our… Continue Reading

Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors selects future housing sites

May 4, 2024 5:28 pm News Channel 3-12

The Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors met Monday through Friday to select future housing sites throughout the county.… Continue Reading

Ventura County Sheriff’s Office’s newest task force arrests retail theft suspects Monday

May 4, 2024 4:35 pm Caleb Nguyen

The new Ventura County Organized Retail Theft Task Force (Task Force) investigated and arrested a Lawndale resident, suspected of several thefts as… Continue Reading

Santa Maria Police Department discloses DUI checkpoint results Friday

May 4, 2024 3:51 pm Caleb Nguyen

The Santa Maria Police Department (SMPD) arrested one driver on DUI suspicion while conducting a checkpoint at the 900 block of West Betteravia Rd.… Continue Reading

City of Paso Robles announces permanent road closure at Airport Road and Highway 46 intersection Friday

May 4, 2024 1:23 pm News Channel 3-12

The City of Paso Robles announced a permanent road closer at the Airport Road & Highway 46 intersection.… Continue Reading

Fire crews respond to incident at 11000 block of Azahar St. in Satacoy Saturday afternoon

May 4, 2024 12:17 pm Caleb Nguyen

Fire crews are on the scene of a fire in a single-story residential structure at the 11000 block of Azahar St. according to the Ventura County Fire… Continue Reading

Three men sentenced Friday in connection to murder in Santa Maria last December

May 4, 2024 12:41 pm Caleb Nguyen

Santa Barbara County District Attorney (SBC DA) John Savrnoch announced Friday that charges have been filed against three men stemming from a murder… Continue Reading

Housing Authority for San Luis Obispo receives 20 added housing vouchers for veterans

May 4, 2024 11:17 am News Channel 3-12

The Housing Authority for San Luis Obispo announced the reception of 20 housing vouchers for veterans from the U.S. government valued at over… Continue Reading

Live coverage at the Santa Barbara Fair & Expo

May 4, 2024 9:40 am Patricia Martellotti

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. - The Santa Barbara Fair & Expo continues for its second weekend at the Earl Warren Showgrounds. There are numerous… Continue Reading

SB Dons season comes to end with first round shutout loss to Mission Viejo in CIF-SS Playoffs

May 4, 2024 12:34 am Mike Klan

Santa Barbara loses first round playoff game to Mission… Continue Reading

Brown & Parker lead UCSB to 18th straight home win and sole possession of first place in Big West

May 4, 2024 12:13 am Mike Klan

UCSB defeats UCSD 7-5 to move to 18-0 at… Continue Reading