Warmer Wednesday, drying out from rain chances
Temperatures rise slightly Wednesday by a couple degrees and clouds will continue to hug the coast.
Despite the slight warming in temperatures… Continue Reading
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Santa Barbara County Judge temporarily halts Sable Offshore’s plans to restart oil production off the Gaviota Coast
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — Linda Krop has been fighting for what she explains as environmental justice.  “There's been no environmental review. There's… Continue Reading
U.S. Department of Agriculture reverses DOGE lease terminations for nine California field offices
OXNARD, Calif. – On Friday, the U.S. Department of Agriculture confirmed that lease terminations of nine field offices across California, initially… Continue Reading
Los Padres Hotshots put out fires generated by lightning strikes from fast- moving storm
SANTA BARBARA AND VENTURA COUNTIES, Calif. — The Los Padres Hotshots were hard at work Monday putting out the fires caused by lightning over the… Continue Reading
Law enforcement carries Special Olympics ‘Flame of Hope’ torch through Santa Maria
Members of various Santa Maria area law enforcement agencies are set to hold the Special Olympics Torch Run through the city on… Continue Reading
Longevity expert shares preferred diet, exercise and sleep schedule to optimize one’s health
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — Montecito resident, former board-certified surgeon, and podcast host Dr. Buck Joffrey is a longevity expert. He stopped by… Continue Reading
Roadside Fires Often the First to Start in the Early Days of Fire Season
Roadside fires are among the first to start in the early days of fire season. The dry grass can ignite from hot sources from passing vehicles. That… Continue Reading
Local Group Calling for Hostage Release Reacts to Boulder Attack
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. -Â Since Hamas took hostages on Oct. 7 2023, people of all faiths have been doing what they can to keep the situation in the… Continue Reading
Tracking thunderstorms Tuesday, warming up to end the week
Low pressure over Nevada and California will bring strong onshore flow along with low stratus clouds near the beaches. Misting and drizzle is likely… Continue Reading
New Child Care Grant Program launches in Goleta
GOLETA, Calif. – Finding childcare in Goleta hasn’t been easy for Brenda Rodriguez.
“There aren’t many options and all the options that we do have… Continue Reading
High Fire Season Comes with More Equipment and Renewed Planning by Residents to Respond Safely
High fire season has been announced in Santa Barbara County. Extra resources will be sent out on the first sign of… Continue Reading
Okonite Employees Remain on Strike in Santa Maria for Cost of Living Equity
SANTA MARIA, Calif. – A workers strike in Santa Maria will soon enter its third week.
This dispute boils down to cost of living concerns.
The… Continue Reading
June Gloom Tuesday, rain chances
Gloomy conditions continue Tuesday with drizzle chances across the region.
Temperatures will remain in the high 60s for most areas Tuesday, much… Continue Reading
Big Bear eaglet takes first flight from nest
BIG BEAR, Calif. (KESQ) - We have first flight! The moment so many people have been waiting for finally happened Monday morning.
Sunny, one of the… Continue Reading
96-Year-Old and Longtime Friend Build Drivable Sherman Tank Replica After 13 Years
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. - When most people think about slowing down in their 90s, Gordon Azevedo is shifting gears—literally.
The 96-year-old and… Continue Reading
Three adults charged in juvenile court in connection with October 2023 Santa Maria murder Monday
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif. – On Monday, three people were charged with felony murder in connection with the Oct. 21, 2023, shooting death of Arthur… Continue Reading
Hancock College to begin new bachelor’s degree nursing program in Santa Maria with CSU Channel Islands
Allan Hancock College and California State University Channel Islands (CSUCI) announced a partnership on Monday morning that will create a new… Continue Reading
Construction shoring failure in Ventura draws attraction Friday, statement given
VENTURA, Calif. – Its a sight that has left people shocked.
"This should not happen, I mean, this development right here went through the same… Continue Reading
Department of Justice files federal hate crime charges against Boulder terror attack suspect
WASHINGTON (KRDO) -- The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) has filed federal charges against Mohammed Sabry Soliman, the 45-year-old man… Continue Reading
Jake Curtis celebrated in Goleta through Memorial Paddle Out after Tragic Passing
GOLETA, Calif. – Several members of the community paddled out in Goleta, celebrating the life of Jake Curtis and two other Dos Pueblos students who… Continue Reading