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Channel Islands YMCA to open first-ever Transitional Housing Placement Program for former foster youth in Santa Barbara

March 13, 2025 7:24 pm Patricia Martellotti

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. - The Channel Islands YMCA is excited to open the first-ever Transitional Housing Placement Program for former foster youth in… Continue Reading

Friendship Center in Montecito opens new satellite site in Carpinteria

March 12, 2025 10:47 am Patricia Martellotti

MONTECITO, Calif. - Nick Narang is a proud senior at the Friendship Center in Montecito. “I’m playing Kings in the corner … because the king, me… Continue Reading

Mail Theft on the Rise Across Central Coast

March 10, 2025 11:04 am Jarrod Zinn

SANTA MARIA, Calif. – Mail theft continues to rise at an alarming rate, with Central Coast residents experiencing a surge in thefts and subsequent… Continue Reading

Cal Poly can’t hang onto lead and lose to UC San Diego in Big West quarterfinal

March 13, 2025 3:53 pm Mike Klan

HENDERSON, Nevada. - Fourth-seeded UC San Diego came back in the closing minutes of the game to secure a 59-54 victory over No. 8 seed Cal Poly at… Continue Reading

More rain Friday, dry Saturday

March 13, 2025 2:54 pm Evan Vega

Another rainy system arrives Friday morning bringing light to moderate and steady rain across the region for a few hours starting around 6am into… Continue Reading

Three men set to be arraigned on charges related to fatal December 2023 botched robbery

March 13, 2025 1:36 pm Andrew Gillies

SANTA MARIA, Calif. – Three men are heading to trial on charges connected to what police described as a botched robbery during a house party on Cook… Continue Reading

Santa Maria work crews reporting few impacts from heavy overnight rainfall

March 13, 2025 12:19 pm Dave Alley

Despite receiving a heavy dousing of rain during the overnight hours, the Santa Maria Public Works Department is reporting minimal impacts caused by… Continue Reading

Santa Barbara Moves to Strengthen Tenant Protections

March 13, 2025 11:30 am Ryder Christ

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — Santa Barbara City Council members voted Tuesday to fast-track stronger tenant protections. The council voted 4-3 to bring… Continue Reading

Heavy Rain Soaks Santa Barbara Coast

March 12, 2025 7:00 pm Tracy Lehr

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — Do-it-yourself sandbag locations have opened for residents preparing for the storm. Station 7, located off Stanwood Drive… Continue Reading

Spotty showers Thursday morning, tracking the next storm Friday

March 13, 2025 4:31 am Mackenzie Lake

Heavy rain moved out of the Central Coast and into Los Angeles County Thursday morning. While the bulk of moisture has ended, we can still expect on… Continue Reading

Solas Celebrates 30 Years With Live Irish Music at Lobero Theatre in Santa Barbara

March 12, 2025 3:52 pm Tracy Lehr

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — One of the world’s finest Celtic ensembles is celebrating its 30th anniversary. Solas performed at the Lobero Theatre in… Continue Reading

Gauchos advance past Bakersfield on Day 1 of Big West Tournament

March 12, 2025 11:51 pm Mike Klan

HENDERSON, Nevada. - UC Santa Barbara defeated CSU Bakersfield 71-66 at Lee's Family Forum in Henderson, Nev., in a neutral site matchup. The Gauchos… Continue Reading

Showers linger Thursday from Wednesday night’s heavy rainstorm

March 12, 2025 2:57 pm Evan Vega

New weather alerts were issued Wednesday night as a heavy rainstorm traveled across the region including a flood advisory for the Lake Fire burn scar… Continue Reading

Ahead of more rain and runoff, volunteers clean up trash by Santa Barbara area beaches

March 12, 2025 1:02 pm John Palminteri

Tidy Seas has led the way to clean up creeks and beaches, especially prior to storms. The latest effort was east of Stearns Wharf in Santa Barbara… Continue Reading

Hundreds of local volunteers gear up for large scale prom for students with disabilities

March 12, 2025 6:29 pm Mina Wahab

VENTURA, Calif.—The Romero brothers energized the high school volunteers that are set to accompany 500 students with disabilities at their first prom… Continue Reading

Car traveling on Hwy 101 wedged stuck in-between K-rails

March 12, 2025 6:52 pm Alissa Orozco

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – A car traveling on Highway 101 in the Montecito area wedged itself between two K-rails Wednesday. The silver SUV ended up… Continue Reading

Santa Barbara Unified Board Approves Reductions, Spares Some Elementary Positions

March 11, 2025 5:48 pm Tracy Lehr, Ryder Christ

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — After a nine-hour meeting, the Santa Barbara Unified School District Board voted to reduce and eliminate several positions… Continue Reading

New ‘El Super’ market and additional stores planned for old Sears building at Santa Maria Town Center mall

March 12, 2025 11:33 am Dave Alley

SANTA MARIA, Calif. - Construction of a new market and retail space is being planned for the former Sears building located at the Santa Maria Town… Continue Reading

Marian Medical Center Reports Drop in Flu Cases After Intense Season

March 12, 2025 11:24 am Jarrod Zinn

SANTA MARIA, Calif. – We’ve experienced an unusually long flu season on the Central Coast, but an official at Marian Regional Medical Center in Santa… Continue Reading

Texas oil company’s plan to restart production on Gaviota Coast faces scrutiny from federal lawmakers

March 11, 2025 6:22 pm Mina Wahab

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — A Texas oil company’s plan to restart oil production on the Gaviota Coast is under scrutiny from federal lawmakers. On… Continue Reading