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UC Santa Barbara professor weighs in on Wednesday’s assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh

August 3, 2024 1:07 am Mina Wahab

SANTA BARBARA, Calif.—The New York Times says Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh was killed Wednesday in Iran by a bomb planted in his Tehran, residence—… Continue Reading

El Desfile Historico brings out thousands to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Old Spanish Days

August 2, 2024 9:08 pm John Palminteri

El Desfile Historico, the Fiesta parade for 2024 drew thousands to the Santa Barbara waterfront. This is the 100th anniversary of Old Spanish… Continue Reading

Santa Maria Valley YMCA celebrates dozens of graduates in ‘Rise Up’ educational program

August 2, 2024 7:11 pm Dave Alley

The Santa Maria Valley YMCA celebrated dozens kids who graduated Friday from it's three-year-long Rise Up educational… Continue Reading

Pioneer Valley High Principal files suit against school district and local media outlets to prevent public access to 45-day disciplinary notice

August 2, 2024 6:45 pm Andrew Gillies

An attorney representing Pioneer Valley High School Principal Shanda Herrera has asked county courts to block the release of documents to local media… Continue Reading

Chevron says it is moving its headquarters out of California

August 2, 2024 9:07 am CNN Newsource

Chevron is moving its headquarters out of California, the company announced… Continue Reading

DP alum Ryann Neushul scores twice as U.S. Women’s Water Polo advances to Olympic quarterfinals

August 2, 2024 5:11 pm Mike Klan

Ryann Neushul scored two goals as the U.S. routed France 17-5 to reach the quarterfinals at the Paris… Continue Reading

The Santa Barbara Mariachi Festival celebrates 27 years of music and scholarships

August 2, 2024 4:16 pm John Palminteri

The 27th Mariachi Festival is set for the Santa Barbara Bowl Saturday night. Funds raise go to youth… Continue Reading

Grover Beach Police hosts Back to School Night

August 2, 2024 3:44 pm Tony Almanza

The 2nd Annual Grover Beach Police Back to School and Movie Night is being held… Continue Reading

Two people have died following a two-vehicle crash in Santa Maria Thursday morning

August 2, 2024 2:09 pm Andrew Gillies

Two people died following a two-vehicle crash Thursday morning at the intersection of Stowell Road and Bradley Road in Santa… Continue Reading

Temperatures continue to warm up on Saturday

August 2, 2024 1:20 pm Andie Lopez Bornet

Saturday will be less humid. The beaches will see early fog, but it is expected to clear… Continue Reading

Highway 150 in Santa Paula partially reopened following landslide earlier this year

August 2, 2024 12:22 pm Andrew Gillies

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) announced the reopening of Highway 150 between Stonegate Road and Mupu Road in Santa Paula… Continue Reading

La Misa del Presidente fills the Old Mission in Santa Barbara for Old Spanish Days

August 2, 2024 11:54 am John Palminteri

La Misa del Presidente fills the Santa Barbara Mission during Old Spanish Days. It is a special mass for El Presidente Brian… Continue Reading

Day 3 of the 100th anniversary of Old Spanish Days presents: El Desfile Histórico (The Historical Parade)

August 2, 2024 11:53 am Lily Dallow

Day three of the 100th anniversary of Old Spanish Days is bringing thousands to the Santa Barbara waterfront for the major final day event: El… Continue Reading

Boys and Girls Club of Guadalupe hosts Youth Summer Fest

August 2, 2024 11:57 am Evan Vega, Christina Rodriguez

A free Youth Summer Fest is being held on Friday in… Continue Reading

Ojai pedestrian dies after being hit by a van on Highway 33 Wednesday

August 2, 2024 11:38 am Andrew Gillies

A pedestrian died after being hit by a van at the intersection of southbound Highway 33 and Villanova Road… Continue Reading

Fire Weather Concerns Inland Friday, Above Average Beaches

August 2, 2024 4:47 am Mackenzie Lake

Monsoonal moisture brings a few mid to high level clouds Friday afternoon. Thunderstorm chances lower to 10% over the Ventura and Santa Barbara… Continue Reading

Two SLO County residents arrested for multiple drug possession violations in Arroyo Grande

August 2, 2024 11:13 am Andrew Gillies

Two San Luis Obispo County residents were arrested Tuesday for possession of multiple controlled substances after a public disturbance was… Continue Reading

Our Lady of Guadalupe offers a taste of home cooking during Old Spanish Days Fiesta in Santa Barbara

August 2, 2024 9:14 am Patricia Martellotti

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. - If you like tamales, Our Lady of Guadalupe Mercado and Festival is the place for you. “They’re not cooked so they’re… Continue Reading

Storm drains are covered during Old Spanish Days to keep litter out of the ocean

August 1, 2024 7:27 pm John Palminteri

Storm drains have been covered in Santa Barbara to keep liter out during Old Spanish Days. Some of the confetti could have mylar and plastic in… Continue Reading

Two dead, one injured in two-vehicle crash in Santa Maria on Thursday morning

August 1, 2024 12:50 pm Lily Dallow

Two people died and one was hospitalized following a two-vehicle crash at Bradley and Stowell in Santa Maria on Thursday morning, according to Santa… Continue Reading