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The 77th Santa Barbara International Orchid Show returns to the Earl Warren Showgrounds

March 5, 2025 11:35 am Christa Kurkjian

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — The 77th Santa Barbara International Orchid Show is happening this weekend, March 7-9 at the Earl Warren Showgrounds. Show… Continue Reading

Carpinteria Non-Profit Sees Sharp Drop in Medi-Cal Enrollment as Deportation Fears Rise

March 4, 2025 5:16 pm Mina Wahab

CARPINTERIA, Calif.—The mental health toll that comes with the fear of deportation is something that Teresa Alvarez is all too familiar with. “It… Continue Reading

Santa Barbara County to Study Overcrowding, Fire Risks on Hot Springs Trail

March 4, 2025 6:16 pm John Palminteri

There will be a six month study of the safety issues on the Hot Springs Trail in Montecito. Citizens and fire officials are concerned about emergency… Continue Reading

Illegal Street Kitchens in Santa Barbara County Face New Crackdown

March 4, 2025 6:40 pm John Palminteri

Illegal street kitchens will be the focus of a six month study by many county agencies. The kitchens have been found to have health violations by… Continue Reading

Santa Barbara City Council to Debate Tenant Return Rights After “Renovictions”

March 4, 2025 5:33 pm Tracy Lehr

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — The Santa Barbara City Council voted 5-2 on to pave the way for a discussion on tenant return rights. Councilmembers… Continue Reading

Tracking steady rain Wednesday, spotty showers Thursday

March 5, 2025 5:53 am Mackenzie Lake

Light rain moves into the area Wednesday. A cold low pressure system brings showers to northern communities first, San Luis Obispo and beaches above… Continue Reading

Santa Barbara Unified School District announces landmark mental health initiatives

March 5, 2025 11:03 am Patricia Martellotti

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. - The Santa Barbara Unified School District is excited about the implementation of several key mental health… Continue Reading

The Palace Grill Hosts Lively Fat Tuesday Mardi Gras Party

March 4, 2025 9:57 pm Tracy Lehr

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — The Palace Grill hosted a big Fat Tuesday celebration, complete with masks and beads for diners at every table. Michael… Continue Reading

Santa Barbara controls the paint in first round CIF-State Division 1 win over Mission Bay

March 5, 2025 12:25 am Mike Klan

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. - The Santa Barbara Dons are a terrific shooting team but they won their first round CIF-State Division 1 game against Mission… Continue Reading

Mission Prep extends the season with a first round CIF-State D3 win over Venice

March 5, 2025 12:01 am Mike Klan

SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. - Fresh off of winning a CIF-Central Division 2 boys basketball title, Mission Prep continued their winning ways to begin the… Continue Reading

Lompoc cracking down on illegal street vendors

March 4, 2025 11:36 am Dave Alley

A current outreach effort is now underway in Lompoc that is intended to reduce and prevent illegal street vending in the… Continue Reading

Rainy Wednesday & Thursday, chilly temps

March 4, 2025 3:24 pm Evan Vega

Rain begins overnight Tuesday through Wednesday morning bringing a few hours of steady showers across the region. Rain lightens by Wednesday… Continue Reading

50501: The People’s Movement protests Trump Administration in Santa Maria, Santa Barbara, and Ventura

March 4, 2025 12:57 pm Jarrod Zinn, Alissa Orozco, Beth Farnsworth

SANTA MARIA, Calif. — Demonstrators gathered Tuesday in Santa Maria, Santa Barbara, and Ventura as part of a nationwide protest against the policies… Continue Reading

Country Star Keith Urban to perform at California Mid-State Fair as part of World Tour

March 4, 2025 2:40 pm Alissa Orozco

PASO ROBLES, Calif. – Country fans are in for a treat this year at the California Mid-State Fair! County superstar Keith Urban is set to perform at… Continue Reading

Two eggs hatch at Big Bear bald eagle nest

March 4, 2025 1:05 pm KESQ

Watch the live nest cam below: Update 3/4/25 We've got two eaglets! Two eggs have hatched at the Big Bear bald eagle nest. The first egg… Continue Reading

Santa Maria investment advisor Julie Anne Darrah admits to stealing almost $2.25 million from clients in U.S. District Court Tuesday

March 4, 2025 12:42 pm Andrew Gillies

LOS ANGELES, Calif. – Julie Anne Darrah, 52, of Santa Maria, pled guilty Tuesday to stealing about $2.25 million from elderly clients of her… Continue Reading

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