Tracking strong winds & a soggy St. Patrick’s day
Expect a windy and soggy St. Patty's Day! Our next cold front passes through the area Monday. This will be a weak system only bringing a quarter of… Continue Reading
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St. Patrick’s Day rain chances, March 17th forecast
**Wind Advisory posted for portions of Santa Barbara and Ventura Counties through St. Patrick's Day
A stronger onshore flow along with increasing… Continue Reading
News Channel 3-12 team member welcomes baby
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – A big congratulations goes out to our award-winning videographer David Aguilar Soto and his partner.
They are celebrating… Continue Reading
Green bagels are back as a St. Patrick’s Day treat
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – Even bagel shops are celebrating St. Patrick's Day.
Jacks Famous Bagels and Coffee off Milpas in Santa Barbara and Jack's… Continue Reading
Carpinteria Grower Rodney Chow Remembered by Farmers and Friends
CARPINTERIA, Calif. – Farmers and friends are mourning the loss of longtime Carpinteria grower and community member Rodney Chow, who died Tuesday at… Continue Reading
LA Fire Survivors Receive Intellipure Air Filters from ShelterBox USA
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — The Santa Barbara-based nonprofit ShelterBox USA continues to assist fire survivors.
ShelterBox volunteers and workers… Continue Reading
Buellton Wine and Chili Festival brings attendees flavorful salsa, chili and wine from the Central Coast
BUELLTON, Calif. – It was the perfect day for wine, chili, and salsa at Flying Flags RV Resort and Campground in Buellton.
“This is a salsa and… Continue Reading
More sunshine for Sunday, March 16th forecast
A beautiful day and nice change from the recent pattern of blustery wet weather. Despite all of the sunshine and less wind, temperatures stayed on… Continue Reading
Atascadero man arrested for killing child in fatal hit and run crash
ATASCADERO, Calif. – UPDATED ARTICLE: APD officers arrested a man for vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated and felony hit and run charges after… Continue Reading
Gauchos run out of gas as season ends in Big West semifinal
HENDERSON, Nevada. - Playing three games in 3 days caught up with UCSB in the Big West Basketball Championship semifinal.
Fifth-seed UCSB led #1… Continue Reading
Dry & warmer weekend, Monday rain
Temperatures rise into the 60s this weekend thanks to high pressure. Sunshine returns Saturday before another round of light rain on Monday… Continue Reading
Pismo Beach middle school students explore future job opportunities during annual career day
Hundreds of students at Judkins Middle School in Pismo Beach participated in its annual career day Friday… Continue Reading
It’s a Night to Remember for students with disabilities
VENTURA, Calif. - Friday night was prom night for hundreds of students with disabilities. The night was made possible thanks to about 1500 volunteers… Continue Reading
Tracking the Central Coast Storm
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif. – Rain returns early Friday morning as a second cold front moves through the region, bringing cold temperatures and… Continue Reading
How COVID-19 Changed Mental Health: Santa Barbara County’s Ongoing Response
Santa Barbara, Calif. — Five years since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, mental health challenges have become a pressing issue in communities… Continue Reading
Momentum against Texas oil company builds as “Seinfeld” and “Veep” star Julia Louis Dreyfus and Jane Fonda slam Sable
SANTA BARBARA, Calif.—An impassioned Julia Louis-Dreyfus took to the stage at the Environmental Defense Center Thursday to express her anger with… Continue Reading
Wet weather pattern makes one more splash before the weekend
Despite the steady rains, stands were up Friday at the Farmers Market on Coast Village Road. Some of the customers were regulars who thanked the… Continue Reading
Rain returns Friday, tracking a cool but dry weekend ahead
More rain is i the forecast Friday. Light showery activity will take place early in northern communities and around breakfast in Santa Barbara and… Continue Reading
Third grader launches coin drive for Los Angeles fire relief and the Red Cross in Santa Barbara
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. - The Monte Vista Elementary Student Council organized a coin drive for Los Angeles fire relief and the Red Cross.
The… Continue Reading
Buellton Wine and Chili Festival returns to the Santa Ynez Valley Sunday
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — The 2025 Buellton Wine and Chili Festival is returning to the Santa Ynez Vally this Sunday at the Flying Flags RV Resort in… Continue Reading