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Santa Barbara County Junior Lifeguard Program Opens Registration

May 2, 2025 10:40 am Patricia Martellotti

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – For years, lifeguard Leighton Bell has made it her mission to save lives in Santa Barbara. “I think we live in a city sit… Continue Reading

Three Ventura High School students detained, two arrested after bomb threat causes lockdown

May 2, 2025 3:57 pm Caleb Nguyen

VENTURA, Calif. – Ventura High School was placed on lockdown after a bomb threat Friday afternoon. Ventura City Police secured the campus… Continue Reading

President Trump’s immigration policy continues to fuel the political divide

May 2, 2025 4:15 pm Mina Wahab

SANTA BARBARA, Calif.— Immigration Attorney Vanessa Frank says it’s been a busy year, and she’s worried about the future of democracy. Vanessa Frank,… Continue Reading

Father of Elizabeth Hamel Thanks Community After Police Interview Person of Interest in UCSB Death

May 2, 2025 3:55 pm Alissa Orozco

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – The investigation in the mysterious death of Elizabeth Hamel – the UC Santa Barbara student who died from her injuries after… Continue Reading

California bill aimed at protecting kids from anti-aging products passes key policy committee

April 30, 2025 6:34 pm Mina Wahab

VENTURA, Calif. — What once was a harmless game of dress-up has evolved into a dangerous trend. “Dermatologists kind of have to go on and make a… Continue Reading

Some communities removed from SLO County boil water notice while others remain through Sunday

May 2, 2025 1:53 pm Andrew Gillies

SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY, Calif. – On Friday, some of the communities currently under a boil water notice were removed from the advisory including… Continue Reading

How HIPAA Protects your Mental Health Diagnoses and other Medical Information

May 2, 2025 1:38 pm Alissa Orozco

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – A recent study shows that autism diagnoses in the U.S. are at a all time high, and the United States Secretary of Health and… Continue Reading

Chuckwalla National Monument status threatened by lawsuit

May 2, 2025 12:38 pm KESQ

THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – The Texas Public Policy Foundation filed a lawsuit questioning the constitutionality of the Biden Administration of… Continue Reading

Long-Awaited Renovations Broke Ground at The Lompoc Theatre

May 2, 2025 12:12 pm Jarrod Zinn

LOMPOC, Calif. - A long-awaited moment finally arrived at the historic Lompoc Theatre, where the groundbreaking is 25 years in the making. Once… Continue Reading

Abandoned three-story building at Molle Way and First Street catches fire Friday morning

May 2, 2025 6:44 am Michael Yu, Andrew Gillies

SOLVANG, Calif.- A fire broke out at an abandoned three-story building at the intersection of Molle Way and First Street in Solvang Friday. Fire… Continue Reading

Mild Friday, tracking rain into the weekend

May 2, 2025 4:39 am Mackenzie Lake

Clouds are socked into the coastline producing more misting and drizzle Friday morning. Visibility may be reduced and roads are slick so make sure to… Continue Reading

Channel League Track and Field Championships sees Elina Stump win 3 individual events

May 2, 2025 12:53 am Mike Klan

VENTURA, Calif. - Santa Barbara High School sophomore Elina Stump had a big day at the Channel League Track and Field Championships. Stump won in… Continue Reading

Records fall as Tallman and Steelman lead San Marcos to Channel League swim title

May 2, 2025 12:00 am Mike Klan

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. - Sierra Tallman broke a 45 year old program record as the San Marcos senior won the 100 yard breaststroke in a blistering time… Continue Reading

Dos Pueblos advances to quarterfinals in girls lacrosse

May 2, 2025 12:18 am Mike Klan

GOLETA, Calif. - Stella Lawler made 15 saves to lead Dos Pueblos to a 9-7 win over Paloma Valley in a second round CIF-SS Division 3 playoff… Continue Reading

Person of Interest Questioned by UCSB Police in Hamel’s Death Case

April 30, 2025 10:46 am John Palminteri

A request for more information about the death of UCSB student Liz Hamel is being made by her family and an attorney. She died following an incident… Continue Reading

Goleta’s Aeluma Rings Nasdaq Bell, Secures Federal Deal for Advanced Semiconductor Tech

May 1, 2025 2:44 pm Ryder Christ

NEW YORK — Aeluma, a Goleta-based semiconductor company, rang the Nasdaq closing bell Thursday, marking a milestone day that highlighted its recent… Continue Reading

Slight warming Friday, tracking thunderstorms & rain

May 1, 2025 2:54 pm Evan Vega

Better clearing and slightly warmer temperatures expected Friday before a cool and wet weekend. Thunderstorms occurred on Thursday in the Santa… Continue Reading

Santa Barbara Comic Book Shop Hit by Second Pokémon Heist Just Days Before Major Event

May 1, 2025 5:24 pm Ryder Christ

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — A popular Santa Barbara comic book shop is reeling after its second break-in in four months, with both incidents targeting… Continue Reading

How Tariffs Are Affecting Prom Season and Formalwear Costs

April 30, 2025 9:40 pm Tracy Lehr

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – Many formal gowns are imported from overseas, meaning they’ll be impacted by new tariffs taking effect this prom… Continue Reading

Mobile Home Fire Breaks Out in Western Goleta

May 1, 2025 10:53 am Andrew Gillies

GOLETA, Calif. — Firefighters responded to a mobile home fire in western Goleta Thursday morning, prompting a large emergency response and drawing… Continue Reading