Phone free classroom policies are getting High Marks
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – Phone-free classroom policies are getting high marks in the Santa Barbara Unified School District.
They are also inspiring… Continue Reading
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“Raising our Light” event provides refuge to those remembering the 23 lives lost during Montecito Debris Flow
MONTECITO, Calif. – "It doesn't feel like seven years, it feels like yesterday," said Community Wellness Team member, Anthony Rodriguez.
It's a… Continue Reading
Scope of fire devastation in Los Angeles raises concerns over insurance
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. - The apocalyptic images we're seeing in Los Angeles stand as a sobering reminder of what can happen across the local… Continue Reading
Debris flow anniversary reminds residents of urgent preparation concerns
MONTECITO, Calif. - The anniversary of the 2018 Montecito debris flow is reminding residents in the area and on the Central Coast about the need for… Continue Reading
Char Miller interview: Professor of Environmental Analysis and History talks about Wildfires
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. - Pomona College Professor Char Miller appeared live on News Channel 3-12 to talk about the impacts and increasing frequency… Continue Reading
Post offices are closed for the President Carter Day of Mourning
The U.S. Post Office buildings on the
Central Coast and across the country are closed for a Day of Mourning for former President Jimmy Carter. … Continue Reading
State Street is closed in one direction for undercrossing work
A State Street closure is in effect while a sidewalk project is worked on. Traffic is… Continue Reading
Local agency prepares for 1925 Santa Barbara Earthquake Commemoration
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. - 2025 marks the 100th anniversary of the infamous Santa Barbara earthquake.
A local agency called EQ25 is preparing for an… Continue Reading
Santa Maria pedestrian safety and accessibility improvement project just about complete
A long-running construction project to improvement pedestrian safety and accessibility in Santa Maria is on schedule to be completed by the end of… Continue Reading
Winds lighten Thursday morning, next round of Santa Ana’s projected overnight
Its a very cold morning for most early risers in Santa Barbara and the Central Coast. Since the extreme Santa Ana wind event has died down, offshore… Continue Reading
Santa Barbara County braces itself for Santa Ana winds
Santa Barbara County braces itself for Santa Ana winds
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif.— Residents in Santa Barbara’s Eastside say they aren’t too… Continue Reading
Heavy winds knock out power in Camarillo Heights
VENTURA COUNTY, Calif.— Lisa Weisenberger wasn’t expecting to hear a loud boom Wednesday morning— but that’s exactly what happened when the Santa Ana… Continue Reading
Winds continue Thursday, tracking LA fires
Low humidity, gusty winds and warm temperatures continue for the Central Coast Thursday.
Temperatures will remain above normal - high 60s and low… Continue Reading
Power outages in Ventura County due to winds force some businesses to close
VENTURA, Calif. - While a major wind event has been shaking Southern California, the impacts have affected businesses and restaurants.
Wind alerts… Continue Reading
Brush Fire breaks out near Ventura’s Olivas Park Drive
VENTURA, Calif. – A vegetation fire, now known as the Olivas Fire, broke out early this morning just before 8 a.m., prompting quick action from local… Continue Reading
‘Raising Our Light’ Event marks seven years since Montecito Debris Flow
MONTECITO, Calif. – Thursday, January 9th marks the 7th year anniversary of the Montecito Mudslides and Debris Flow. 23 people lost their lives back… Continue Reading
Power shutoffs announced for Southern California Edison customers in Southern Santa Barbara County
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – Southern California Edison has current and potential public safety power shutoffs for customers in parts of Southern Santa… Continue Reading
Central Coast fire agencies providing support to help battle Los Angeles fires
As several catastrophic fires continue burn throughout the Los Angeles area, Central Coast firefighting agencies are providing support in the massive… Continue Reading
Day two of destructive winds Wednesday, fire weather concerns into the weekend
Multiple fires have erupted up in Southern California due to strong and damaging Santa Ana winds. Day two of extreme weather expected Wednesday. Wind… Continue Reading
Firefighters battle structure fire in Santa Paula amid high winds
SANTA PAULA, Calif.- A 2-alarm structure fire broke out late Tuesday night on the 1400 block of East Main Street, prompting an aggressive response… Continue Reading