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Nipomo Woman Arrested for Forging Hundreds of Immigration Documents, DOJ Says

February 28, 2025 11:49 am Andrew Gillies

LOS ANGELES, Calif. – On Friday, the Department of Justice announced that Chantelle Lavergne Woods of Nipomo has been arrested on a federal criminal… Continue Reading

Woman Airlifted With Major Injuries After Crashing Into Solvang Building

February 28, 2025 10:15 am Andrew Gillies

SOLVANG, Calif. – A woman sustained major injuries and was airlifted to Cottage Hospital after crashing a vehicle into a building near the corner of… Continue Reading

Homeowners in California Face Coverage Cuts as Insurance Rates Surge

February 27, 2025 10:06 pm Andie Lopez Bornet

GOLETA, Calif. — As insurance companies scale back operations, reduce coverage, or raise premiums, many Californians are searching for answers. On… Continue Reading

Santa Barbara County’s Free Behavioral Wellness Access Line Sees Surge in Calls

February 27, 2025 6:14 pm Mina Wahab

SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif. — Local mental health experts say calls to their crisis hotline have increased since News Channel highlighted the… Continue Reading

Gauchos edge Cal Poly in women’s basketball

February 27, 2025 11:55 pm Mike Klan

SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif- The UC Santa Barbara Women's Basketball team (17-11, 11-7 Big West) got their revenge on Cal Poly (11-16, 6-11 Big West) on… Continue Reading

Sweet 16! Gauchos make it 16 straight wins over rival Cal Poly

February 27, 2025 11:24 pm Mike Klan

UC SANTA BARBARA, Calif. - Six different Gauchos recorded double-digit scoring performances in UC Santa Barbara's romping of Cal Poly Thursday night.… Continue Reading

Administrators look for inclusivity at six Santa Maria Elementary Schools this week

February 27, 2025 2:55 pm Jarrod Zinn

SANTA MARIA, Calif. - Six elementary schools in Santa Maria were visited by district administrators this week. The Santa Maria Bonita school… Continue Reading

How Social Media Addiction Impacts Mental Health

February 27, 2025 7:19 pm Ryder Christ

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — Social media has become an integral part of modern life, but excessive use can lead to addiction and negatively impact mental… Continue Reading

Light rain Friday night, cool temperatures

February 27, 2025 3:21 pm Evan Vega

Winds shifting back to onshore Thursday evening will bring coastal temperatures down quickly. Friday will be cooler across the region as a cold… Continue Reading

Morro Bay Extends Ban on Large-Scale Battery Storage Facilities

February 27, 2025 3:28 pm Ryder Christ

MORRO BAY, Calif. – The Morro Bay City Council unanimously voted Tuesday to extend its moratorium on grid-scale Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)… Continue Reading

Craig Case Found Guilty in $690K Montecito Elder Fraud and Theft Case

February 27, 2025 2:31 pm Andrew Gillies, John Palminteri

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – A Santa Barbara jury on Thursday found local security company owner and part-time TV host Craig Case guilty on 63 of 64… Continue Reading

Gene Hackman in "The French Connection."

Actor Gene Hackman and his wife were found dead in their home this week under ‘suspicious’ circumstances. Here’s what we know

February 27, 2025 1:51 pm CNN

KOAT, CNN By Lex Harvey and Andy Rose, CNN (CNN) — Legendary actor Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa were found dead Wednesday in… Continue Reading

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Nipomo Woman Arrested for Forging Hundreds of Immigration Documents, DOJ Says

Woman Airlifted With Major Injuries After Crashing Into Solvang Building

Homeowners in California Face Coverage Cuts as Insurance Rates Surge

Santa Barbara County’s Free Behavioral Wellness Access Line Sees Surge in Calls

Gauchos edge Cal Poly in women’s basketball

Sweet 16! Gauchos make it 16 straight wins over rival Cal Poly

Administrators look for inclusivity at six Santa Maria Elementary Schools this week

How Social Media Addiction Impacts Mental Health

Light rain Friday night, cool temperatures

Morro Bay Extends Ban on Large-Scale Battery Storage Facilities

Craig Case Found Guilty in $690K Montecito Elder Fraud and Theft Case

Actor Gene Hackman and his wife were found dead in their home this week under ‘suspicious’ circumstances. Here’s what we know

Cafe Owner in scramble mode as egg prices skyrocket across Southern California

Undocumented Santa Barbara Father Detained by ICE Remains in Custody After Arrest

Head of Mexican Consulate in Oxnard Speaks on Immigration in Santa Barbara

Two-time Olympian and Santa Barbara Resident Shares Eyewitness Account of the Munich Massacre during the 1972 Olympics

New Grover Beach outreach efforts increasing engagement between the community and city leaders

Temperatures soar Thursday, big changes Friday

New Float Luxury Spa Debuts at Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

Drive-Thru Ash Wednesday will return to Holy Cross Church in Santa Barbara