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Falcon 9 launch scheduled for Tuesday evening from Vandenberg Space Force Base

January 2, 2024 11:16 am Andrew Gillies

SpaceX announced a four-hour launch window for Tuesday, Jan. 2 starting at 6:13 p.m. for a Falcon 9 rocket launch of 21 Starlink satellites from… Continue Reading

Second Annual 5k fun run returns to Waller Park to honor fallen SBC firefighter

January 1, 2024 1:50 pm Tony Almanza, Andrew Gillies

On January 6th of this year, community members will gather at Waller Park in Orcutt to remember the life of Santa Barbara County Firefighter Joey De… Continue Reading

Flag Football has only just begun along the coast

December 30, 2023 9:41 pm Tracy Lehr

OXNARD, Calif.-The inaugural season of Flag Football had some poignant moments for the Rio Mesa Spartans. Two members of the small, but scrappy… Continue Reading

Abel Maldonado Community Youth Center hosts Noon Year Brunch

December 30, 2023 12:00 pm Christina Rodriguez

The Abel Maldonado Community Youth Center hosted the Noon Year Brunch for teens in Santa Maria today.… Continue Reading

District Attorney files criminal complaints against two in connection with separate traffic incidents on December 25

December 29, 2023 5:57 pm Andrew Gillies

Santa Barbara County District Attorney's Office announced on Friday that separate criminal complaints have been filed against two County residents… Continue Reading

Man killed in officer-involved shooting Friday morning in Lompoc

December 29, 2023 10:03 am Andrew Gillies

A man has died following a police-involved shooting outside of the Circle K at 1421 Ocean Avenue Friday… Continue Reading

Caltrans reopens Highway 154 from Highway 246 to 192 following traffic incident

December 28, 2023 12:55 pm Lily Dallow

Caltrans said workers have reopened Highway 154 from the junction with Highway 246 near Santa Ynez to Highway 192 in Santa Barbara after its closure… Continue Reading

Minimum wage workers to ring in New Year with raises

December 27, 2023 6:08 pm Tracy Lehr

SANTA BARBARA, Calif.-Wages are going up in California and dozens of other states on Jan. 1, 2024. Few workers are complaining. California's… Continue Reading

GoFundMe, and concert benefits The Molly Ringwald Project drummer Lasse Bertelsen

December 27, 2023 6:12 pm Bryan Hernandez

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — A GoFundMe and a benefit concert took place for a local drummer with stage 4 prostate cancer. Sarah Sheppard organized a… Continue Reading

Covered California health insurance enrollment increases as premiums set to rise in 2024

December 27, 2023 2:18 pm Bryan Hernandez

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Covered California announced an 18% increase in health insurance enrollment before their Dec. 31st deadline. The state's… Continue Reading

Sheriff’s Office identifies man fatally injured December 12 in Lompoc roofing incident

December 27, 2023 12:37 pm Andrew Gillies

The Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Office has identified the man who died from a roofing accident on Dec. 12 of this year as 53-year-old Jose Luis… Continue Reading

Guadalupe resident identified as man killed in Christmas morning collision east of Santa Maria

December 27, 2023 11:45 am Andrew Gillies

The Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Office has identified the man who died following a traffic collision on Dec. 25 as 76-year-old Gregario Dominguez… Continue Reading

Professional soccer player Julian Araujo visits Lompoc High School

December 27, 2023 11:58 am Tony Almanza

Professional soccer player Julian Araujo and Lompoc native will be at the Lompoc Community Field for a meet and greet on Wednesday.… Continue Reading

Animal Services offers tips to keep canine respiratory illness at bay

December 26, 2023 6:38 pm Tracy Lehr

SANTA BARBARA, Calif.-Santa Barbara Animal Services has not seen an uptick or increase in illness among its shelter dogs , but workers are aware… Continue Reading

Santa Maria Police identify woman shot and killed on Friday

December 26, 2023 1:02 pm Andrew Gillies

The Santa Maria Police Department has released the identity of the woman allegedly shot and killed by her husband on Friday, Dec. 22 as 43-year-old… Continue Reading

SpaceX targeting Saturday for Falcon 9 launch from Vandenberg Space Force Base

December 26, 2023 11:44 am Lily Dallow

SpaceX announced it is targeting Saturday, Dec. 30 for its next Falcon 9 launch from Vandenberg Space Force Base at 7:17 p.m., with a backup… Continue Reading

News Channel 3-12 to switch back to regular newscasts following Christmas weekend building maintenance

December 22, 2023 5:23 pm News Channel 3-12

UPDATE: The fumigation process at Your News Channel is coming to an end, and regular broadcasting will return at 5 p.m.… Continue Reading

Santa Maria Police add extra enforcement to prevent drunk driving during holiday season

December 26, 2023 11:56 am Tony Almanza

Santa Maria Police officers are cracking down on drinking and driving this holiday season.… Continue Reading

One person is dead and another injured following Monday morning collision west of Santa Maria

December 25, 2023 10:56 am Andrew Gillies

One person has died and another was transported with minor injuries after a head-on collision between two vehicles early Monday morning on Main… Continue Reading

CASA provides Christmas gifts for children

December 25, 2023 4:34 pm Tony Almanza

CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) of Santa Barbara helped provide Christmas gifts for children in… Continue Reading

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