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Changes with Urchin Boat Docks at the Santa Barbara Harbor May Open Slots

August 8, 2025 11:39 am John Palminteri

There could be some changes with the priority spots for urchin fishermen in the Santa Barbara Harbor. The nine boats in the location now are using a… Continue Reading

Man arrested for residential burglary after standoff on Muirfield Court in Santa Maria Friday

August 8, 2025 3:49 pm Andrew Gillies

SANTA MARIA, Calif. – A man is in custody after a multi-hour standoff at a home on Muirfield Court in Santa Maria Friday. According to Santa Maria… Continue Reading

Critical Decision Making is a Focus of Police and Fire Training in Arroyo Grande

August 8, 2025 11:46 am Jarrod Zinn

ARROYO GRANDE, Calif. - Training exercises for police and fire departments are taking place in various locations in SLO county this week and over the… Continue Reading

Warm weekend, tracking Gifford & Canyon fire

August 8, 2025 2:40 pm Evan Vega

SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif. - Temperatures are continuing to cool from Thursday's peak heating, especially along the coast, though highs will remain… Continue Reading

Direct Relief details free N95 mask distribution locations across Santa Barbara County as area fires continue to send up plumes of smoke and ash

August 8, 2025 1:47 pm News Channel 3-12

SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif. – The press release below, in English and Spanish, from Direct Relief details free N95 mask distribution sites as the… Continue Reading

One last day of heat, tracking the Gifford and Canyon fire

August 8, 2025 4:55 am Mackenzie Lake

Expect one more day of heat Friday as high pressure begins its weakening process. This means inland heat will be close to advisory levels inland, as… Continue Reading

Surf Rodeo Speakeasy rides high at Ventura County Fair

August 8, 2025 12:03 am Tracy Lehr

VENTURA, Calif.-The Surf Rodeo Speakeasy is riding high at the Ventura County Fair. Sitting on Saturn, Raging Arb and the Redheads, Skadaddyz and… Continue Reading

Cooling Friday, inland heat near Gifford Fire to remain

August 7, 2025 2:38 pm Evan Vega

SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif. - Most areas will see minor cooling Friday, more noticeable along the coast, though inland valleys will remain hot &… Continue Reading

Fence Goes Up Around Old Mission in Santa Barbara for Six-Month Project

August 7, 2025 6:11 pm John Palminteri

A large green fence is up at the entrance to the Santa Barbara Mission where work is underway on the entrance. It will take six… Continue Reading

Old Spanish Days Celebration Exceeds Turnouts in Some Areas, Looks for New Ideas Going Forward

August 7, 2025 11:35 am John Palminteri

The street "banda" performances were popular during Old Spanish Days. They were not a scheduled… Continue Reading

Redevelopment of old Santa Maria Mervyn’s/Fallas building begins, project seen as catalyst for downtown revitalization

August 7, 2025 12:01 pm Dave Alley

A groundbreaking ceremony was held this morning to mark the beginning of the redevelopment of a high-profile building in Santa Maria that is seen a… Continue Reading

Gifford Fire Town Hall in Sisquoc Thursday night for Updates and Questions

August 7, 2025 12:41 pm Jarrod Zinn

SISQUOC, Calif. - The Gifford Fire has become the largest fire and most challenging firefight in California so far in 2025. The firefighting… Continue Reading

Caihong Lei facing multiple felony charges after arrest Monday in connection with scam targeting elderly Goleta woman

August 7, 2025 12:05 pm Andrew Gillies

SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif. – On Thursday, charges were filed against 34-year-old Caihong Lei who was arrested Monday of this week in connection… Continue Reading

Alan Parsons Donates Signed Guitar to Support One805LIVE! for First Responders

August 7, 2025 11:28 am Ryder Christ

MONTECITO, Calif. – Legendary music producer Alan Parsons is helping lead preparations for the One805LIVE! benefit concert supporting first… Continue Reading

Meet Gus! Gus visited the Morning News in hope of finding his fur-ever home

August 7, 2025 9:32 am Andie Lopez Bornet

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. - Meet Gus, a shih-tzu maltese mix 9-year-old bundle of joy. Santa Barbara Humane's Chief Operating Officer brought Gus onto… Continue Reading

Peak heating Thursday, tracking a cooler weekend

August 7, 2025 4:20 am Mackenzie Lake

A Dense fog Advisory is in place for the beaches through 9am Thursday. Dense low level clouds have developed, it is important to utilize low beams… Continue Reading

OARward Bound Rower and Santa Barbara High Grad Missing Following Rowing Accident

August 6, 2025 4:57 pm Tracy Lehr

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – A former Santa Barbara High School graduate and Marine is missing and presumed dead after a training accident on a Montana… Continue Reading

Wilderness Preservation Plan Presented by Congressman Carbajal to Create More Protections

August 6, 2025 11:27 am John Palminteri

There could be more wilderness protections under a bill proposed by Congressman Salud Carbajal. It may preserve land on the Central Coast from… Continue Reading

Heating up Thursday, cooling Friday

August 6, 2025 3:51 pm Evan Vega

SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif. - Temperatures will come to a peak Thursday before slight cooling into the weekend. On Thursday, temperatures will be… Continue Reading

Neurodivergent art and poetry contest for new Art Labbé gallery in Santa Barbara Funk Zone

August 6, 2025 3:02 pm Scott Hennessee

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. - A new art gallery is opening soon in Santa Barbara that will feature works from neurodivergent artists. "We're calling all… Continue Reading