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Fire teams responded to small vegetation fire in Salinas Riverbed Wednesday

May 15, 2025 2:06 pm Andrew Gillies

PASO ROBLES, Calif. – Fire crews responded to a small vegetation fire in the riverbed west of North River Road that has been determined to have been… Continue Reading

Takeaways from the Supreme Court arguments on birthright citizenship and nationwide injunctions

May 15, 2025 11:49 am CNN Newsource

By John Fritze, Tierney Sneed and Devan Cole, CNN (CNN) — The Supreme Court on Thursday seemed open to lifting a series of nationwide orders… Continue Reading

Mother and daughter arrested in connection with the embezzlement of over $500,000 Wednesday

May 15, 2025 1:34 pm Andrew Gillies

CARPINTERIA, Calif. – On Wednesday, a mother and daughter were arrested in connection with the embezzlement of over $550,000 from a financial… Continue Reading

Clearing and warming Thursday, tracking a gloomy a cool weekend

May 15, 2025 4:20 am Mackenzie Lake

Marine clouds have pushed into northern communities Thursday morning. Winds will be breezy in Santa Barbara through early breakfast, A Wind Advisory… Continue Reading

Teams responded to small vegetation fire in Santa Maria Riverbed for third day in a row

May 15, 2025 10:45 am Andrew Gillies

SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY, Calif. – Fire crews from multiple agencies responded to a three-acre vegetation fire in the Santa Maria Riverbed Thursday… Continue Reading

Homeowners Brace for Emergency Insurance Rate Increase

May 14, 2025 6:12 pm Tracy Lehr

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – In the aftermath of the Los Angeles fires, insurance rates are going up. California just approved State Farm's 17… Continue Reading

Grand Opening of new Orcutt Shopping Center’s First Store

May 15, 2025 10:49 am Jarrod Zinn

ORCUTT, Calif. - A newly constructed shopping plaza in Orcutt held a grand opening for its first store today. The community was excited to welcome… Continue Reading

Low Income Mark in Santa Barbara County Could be Shocking to Those Making Good Salaries

May 14, 2025 11:39 am John Palminteri

The Santa Barbara lifestyle and housing costs are attractive but making $98,000 a year is low income. A new study shows a jump in Santa Barbara,… Continue Reading

A-Ok hosts Performing Arts Showcase

May 15, 2025 1:34 am Tracy Lehr

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – An after school program held a talent show. The A-OK Performing Arts Showcase took place in the Santa Barbara Courthouse… Continue Reading

Fire crews stopped forward progress on a vegetation fire in the Gaviota area Wednesday night

May 14, 2025 11:37 pm Jennifer Almanza

SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif.- Fire crews stopped a vegetation fire in the Gaviota area at just over one acre Wednesday night Santa Barbara County… Continue Reading

Santa Barbara County Supervisors Vote to Phase Out Oil & Gas Production

May 14, 2025 12:12 pm Jarrod Zinn

SANTA MARIA, Calif. - The oil industry has shaped Santa Barbara county's history, but it's not likely to be a big part of it's future. County… Continue Reading

Fire teams put out two-acre vegetation fire in the Santa Maria Riverbed Wednesday afternoon

May 14, 2025 5:03 pm Andrew Gillies

SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY, Calif. – Fire crews responded to a two-acre vegetation fire in the Santa Maria Riverbed Wednesday afternoon. According to… Continue Reading

Former Camarillo High coach and teacher Ronald Wilson arrested Tuesday in connection with sexual relationship with an underage student

May 14, 2025 4:23 pm Andrew Gillies

CAMARILLO, Calif. – Ronald Wilson, a former teacher and wrestling coach at Camarillo High, was arrested Tuesday in connection with an alleged… Continue Reading

Local Groups displaced after Casa de la Raza’s Closure

May 13, 2025 9:32 pm Tracy Lehr

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – Alma de Mexico is now practicing at Ortega Park after being displaced from their usual rehearsal space at La Casa de la… Continue Reading

Mostly clear Thursday, tracking a cooling trend

May 14, 2025 3:10 pm Andie Lopez Bornet

Winds have died down Wednesday and brought mostly clear skies through the region. Thursday will be the warmest day of the rest of the work week,… Continue Reading

Fire teams responding to structure fire at the intersection of Marsh Street and Garden Street in San Luis Obispo Wednesday

May 14, 2025 2:21 pm Andrew Gillies

SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. – Fire crews responded to a structure fire at 781 Marsh Street Wednesday afternoon. According to the San Luis Obispo City… Continue Reading

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