Video Archives

Milpas Street Crosswalk Safety and Sidewalk Widening Project aims to bring safer conditions

March 20, 2025 9:43 pm Andie Lopez Bornet

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. - When walking or driving along the Milpas corridor in Santa Barbara an umbrella of trees hovers over the streets, but along… Continue Reading

Unity Shoppe seeks community support for Spring Food Drive in Santa Barbara

March 20, 2025 6:56 pm Patricia Martellotti

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. - The Unity Shoppe's Spring Food Drive is in full swing in Santa Barbara. The Food Drive continues through the end of… Continue Reading

On Your Side: Why 35 New Ambulances Are Sitting Idle in Santa Barbara County — And What Happens Next

March 17, 2025 3:55 pm Ryder Christ

SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif. — Santa Barbara County taxpayers are footing the bill for dozens of brand-new ambulances that have yet to be put into… Continue Reading

Further warming Friday, sunny this weekend

March 20, 2025 2:13 pm Evan Vega

Temperatures will increase even further on Friday into the 70s - leading us into a warm & bright first weekend of Spring. Gusty north and… Continue Reading

Reporter Patricia Martellotti visits students at Hope Elementary School News Club in Santa Barbara

March 20, 2025 6:30 pm News Channel 3-12

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. - Students at a Santa Barbara elementary school got a visit from a news reporter. NewsChannel reporter Patricia Martellotti… Continue Reading

Santa Maria hotel ‘bed tax’ revenue down in 2024 from previous year

March 18, 2025 11:51 am Dave Alley

Data released by the Santa Maria Valley Chamber shows Santa Maria Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT), also known as bed tax, was down in 2024 from the… Continue Reading

UCSB students learn about hiring freeze

March 19, 2025 6:08 pm Tracy Lehr

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – Many University of California, Santa Barbara students are just learning about the hiring frees impacting all 10 campuses in… Continue Reading

Kids are finally playing on new turf and playgrounds in Santa Maria

March 20, 2025 12:10 pm Jarrod Zinn

SANTA MARIA, Calif. - Elementary students finally get to play on new turf at a few schools in Santa Maria. The kids are enjoying the… Continue Reading

Benefits of donating and selling unwanted clothes to second-hand shops exceeds expectations

March 20, 2025 10:50 am Allison Winslow

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. - If you're doing some spring cleaning, donating or selling unwanted items to a second-hand shop can make more of a difference… Continue Reading

First day of spring Thursday, tracking the heat

March 20, 2025 4:19 am Mackenzie Lake

Happy first day of spring! Thursday morning will be pleasant and bright. We may have some low lying clouds as winds have transitioned ever so… Continue Reading

Morro Bay Farmer talks about finding love on reality TV ahead of “Farmer Wants A Wife” season premiere

March 19, 2025 10:37 pm Mina Wahab

MORRO BAY, Calif. — Thirty-year-old Morro Bay avocado and exotic fruit farmer Matt Warren is looking for a soulmate that will fit in with his farming… Continue Reading

Warm & windy Thursday, first day of Spring

March 19, 2025 3:11 pm Evan Vega

We are staying warm Thursday as temperatures continue to climb though strong winds are expected in Santa Barbara County. High 60s and low 70s up… Continue Reading

Santa Barbara Bowl Foundation hits the right note with community outreach and environmental efforts

March 19, 2025 5:43 pm John Palminteri

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. -The Santa Barbara Bowl concert season starts next month, but its outreach efforts to help the arts in the community is year… Continue Reading

SBCC Extended Learning kicks off Job Fair in Santa Barbara

March 19, 2025 3:16 pm Patricia Martellotti

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. - Visitors from all over town came to learn about jobs at the Santa Barbara City College Job Fair on Tuesday. The school's… Continue Reading

Santa Maria-Bonita School District unanimously reaffirms student protections

March 19, 2025 12:15 pm Jarrod Zinn

SANTA MARIA, Calif. - Santa Maria Bonita School District voted unanimously to reaffirm protections for their students. This has an emphasis on… Continue Reading

Training exercises this week providing real-world scenarios for SLO County fire agencies

March 19, 2025 11:30 am Dave Alley

San Luis Obispo County fire agencies are going through a week-long series of intense training exercises at a donated home in rural Arroyo… Continue Reading

Restored vessel with deep coastal exploration history stops in Santa Barbara for tours

March 19, 2025 11:23 am John Palminteri

The historic Western Flyer is docked in Santa Barbara for tours. It was used in the 1040's for a John Steinbeck ecological journey to the Sea of… Continue Reading

Spring-like weather Wednesday, tracking a mini heatwave into the weekend

March 19, 2025 4:49 am Mackenzie Lake

Cool conditions Wednesday morning will only last a few hours as offshore winds warm the entire area up quickly. Northeast winds will keep skies… Continue Reading

Santa Barbara sweeps San Marcos to take over Channel League lead in boys volleyball

March 19, 2025 12:21 am Mike Klan

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. - San Marcos entered their home rivalry match with all kinds of momentum but Santa Barbara swept that away beating the Royals… Continue Reading

Tedeschi pitches complete game as Dos Pueblos wins at San Marcos

March 19, 2025 12:04 am Mike Klan

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. - Seth Tedeschi pitched a one-hit, complete game as Dos Pueblos won a Channel League baseball game at rival San Marcos… Continue Reading