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ShelterBox USA hosts International Women’s Day Panel to celebrate Women’s Achievements

March 6, 2025 1:02 pm Alissa Orozco

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – ShelterBox USA is celebrating International Women's Day with a panel for women who will share their powerful stories of… Continue Reading

Grover Beach discusses plans of park property and sewage system updates

March 6, 2025 12:04 pm Jarrod Zinn

GROVER BEACH, Calif. - Locals in Grover Beach are questioning a decision made by city leadership about where to direct grant money. The City of… Continue Reading

Developers ‘at one-yard line’ to begin construction on first of several downtown Santa Maria housing projects

March 6, 2025 11:59 am Dave Alley

SANTA MARIA, Calif. - Developers have moved close to finally beginning construction on the first of several long-planned downtown Santa Maria… Continue Reading

Scattered showers Thursday, sunshine & warming temperatures this weekend

March 6, 2025 4:22 am Mackenzie Lake

Steady showers turn scattered Thursday as low pressure exits to the east. Spotty showers may have some heavier rain embedded however, all storms are… Continue Reading

Holy Cross Church in Santa Barbara Hosts Ash Wednesday Drive-Thru

March 5, 2025 8:05 pm Tracy Lehr

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – Holy Cross Catholic Church in Santa Barbara took Ash Wednesday to the streets. For the second consecutive year, the church… Continue Reading

Family Ties: UCSB swimmers Kyle and Anna Brill celebrate Big West titles together

March 5, 2025 8:45 pm Mike Klan

UC SANTA BARBARA, Calif. - The UC Santa Barbara men's and women's swim teams recently won both titles at the Big West Swimming and Diving… Continue Reading

Local Political Science Professor Shares Analysis of Trump’s Address and Its Impact

March 5, 2025 7:36 pm Ryder Christ

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — President Donald Trump’s joint address to Congress on Tuesday evening sparked both approval and skepticism across the… Continue Reading

Fired Los Padres National Forest wildlife biologist confronts Elon Musk

March 5, 2025 7:28 pm Beth Farnsworth

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. - A local wildlife biologist fired last month by the Trump administration's Department of Government Efficiency or DOGE and… Continue Reading

Rainy Thursday, dry Friday

March 5, 2025 2:41 pm Evan Vega

The winter storm continues Thursday with spotty rain, colder temperatures and lower snow levels. Rather than Wednesday's steady light rain, it… Continue Reading

Ash Wednesday brings out large church congregations for the start of Lent

March 5, 2025 5:26 pm John Palminteri

Ash Wednesday on the Central Coast brought out many Catholics for multiple services. It is the start of Lent leading up to… Continue Reading

Father and son pair Mark and Allen Pearse arrested in connection with lewd acts on a child

March 5, 2025 4:14 pm Andrew Gillies

SANTA MARIA, Calif. – Sheriff's Detectives arrested 64-year-old Mark Pearse and his 34-year-old son Allen Pearse for lewd acts on a child… Continue Reading

Light rain passing through in front of a larger storm Monday

March 5, 2025 12:11 pm John Palminteri

Coastal sand berms and creek outfall clearings are in place for the next round of rain. This drainage is on Leadbetter beach in Santa… Continue Reading

SLO REP’s Miossi Trust Matching Challenge for new venue in downtown cultural arts district

March 5, 2025 12:39 pm Jarrod Zinn

SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. - The San Luis Obispo Repertory Theatre is preparing for its second act by building a new theatre downtown. In acting… Continue Reading

Santa Maria Fairpark announces CEO is leaving, additional longterm changes could be coming

March 5, 2025 12:03 pm Dave Alley

The 37th District Agriculture Association (DAA), which operates the Santa Maria Fairpark, has announced the upcoming departure of its chief operating… Continue Reading

The 77th Santa Barbara International Orchid Show returns to the Earl Warren Showgrounds

March 5, 2025 11:35 am Christa Kurkjian

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — The 77th Santa Barbara International Orchid Show is happening this weekend, March 7-9 at the Earl Warren Showgrounds. Show… Continue Reading

Carpinteria Non-Profit Sees Sharp Drop in Medi-Cal Enrollment as Deportation Fears Rise

March 4, 2025 5:16 pm Mina Wahab

CARPINTERIA, Calif.—The mental health toll that comes with the fear of deportation is something that Teresa Alvarez is all too familiar with. “It… Continue Reading

Santa Barbara County to Study Overcrowding, Fire Risks on Hot Springs Trail

March 4, 2025 6:16 pm John Palminteri

There will be a six month study of the safety issues on the Hot Springs Trail in Montecito. Citizens and fire officials are concerned about emergency… Continue Reading

Illegal Street Kitchens in Santa Barbara County Face New Crackdown

March 4, 2025 6:40 pm John Palminteri

Illegal street kitchens will be the focus of a six month study by many county agencies. The kitchens have been found to have health violations by… Continue Reading

Santa Barbara City Council to Debate Tenant Return Rights After “Renovictions”

March 4, 2025 5:33 pm Tracy Lehr

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — The Santa Barbara City Council voted 5-2 on to pave the way for a discussion on tenant return rights. Councilmembers… Continue Reading

Tracking steady rain Wednesday, spotty showers Thursday

March 5, 2025 5:53 am Mackenzie Lake

Light rain moves into the area Wednesday. A cold low pressure system brings showers to northern communities first, San Luis Obispo and beaches above… Continue Reading