Cool Friday, warmer weekend
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif. - Temperatures cool Friday down into the mid to high 60s.
Clouds are continuing to struggle to clear from the coast… Continue Reading
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Christian Hillairet arrested in connection with murder of Carolyn Nino De Rivera
VENTURA COUNTY, Calif. – Christian Hillairet has been arrested after fleeing the country in connection with the murder of 26-year-old Carolyn Nino De… Continue Reading
Approval for More Funds to Widen Highway 101 Could Be Coming this Month
Highway 101 construction funds for the final phase of widening work could be approved this month. An announcement is expected… Continue Reading
Buzzing with Purpose: Santa Barbara Hives Protects Pollinators & Educates Locals
CARPINTERIA, Calif. – In Carpinteria, one small shop is creating a big buzz — protecting pollinators and teaching the community to do the… Continue Reading
Two Minors Admit to Felony Charges following Bomb and Shooting Threat at Ventura High School
VENTURA, Calif. – Two juveniles have admitted to felony charges relating to a bomb and shooting threat at Ventura High School back in May. The… Continue Reading
New Nipomo battery plant owner provides tour of facility, says ‘the community should feel safe’
The owners of the new Nipomo battery plant provided a tour to the media and county officials on Thursday morning, giving an inside look at the… Continue Reading
A Tale of Two Transit Systems in Guadalupe and Santa Maria Finally Coming Together
GUADALUPE, Calif. - It will now be easier for people to get between Guadalupe and Santa Maria.
The rumors are true, and it all starts on July 1st:… Continue Reading
Economic Leaders Come Together to Meet the Latest Challenges on the Central Coast
SOLVANG, Calif. – Some of the top economic minds in Santa Barbara County gathered in Solvang today for the 2025 Santa Ynez Valley Economic Summit,… Continue Reading
Special Olympics Torch Run Supporters Share Funds from Local Events
The Special Olympics Torch Run stopped at the Santa Barbara Sheriff's headquarters on Wednesday. Runners are heading to the games this weekend in… Continue Reading
Rite Aid Closures Impacting Pharmacy Customers
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – Rite Aid customers across the Central Coast are being notified by phone to fill their prescriptions before local stores shut… Continue Reading
Isla Vista Recreation and Parks District Celebrates LGBTQ+ Community with Rainbow Bridge Installation
ISLA VISTA, Calif. — It’s just a regular bridge in the daytime at Anisq’Oyo Park, but at night this connecting landmark turns into a world of… Continue Reading
Rinse and repeat Thursday, tracking a warming trend this weekend
Overcast skies remain near the coastline Thursday morning. Clearing is possible for the beaches while inland valleys can expect a bright skies right… Continue Reading
Clearing Thursday, tracking a warmup
Low pressure will remain in our region through Friday keeping us slightly cooler than normal, high 60s and low 70s.
Onshore winds will also keep… Continue Reading
Josue Anguiano arrested in connection with a murder and an attempted murder Tuesday
SANTA MARIA, Calif. – Josue Anguiano, 31, of Santa Maria was taken into custody Tuesday in connection with the shooting death of 24-year-old Julio… Continue Reading
Thousands of bicyclists pedaling through the Central Coast for final AIDS/LifeCycle fundraiser
More than 2,000 bicyclists are pedaling through the Central Coast this week during the last ever AIDS/LifeCycle bike ride from San Francisco to Los… Continue Reading
Mothers’ Helpers: Non-profit in Santa Barbara to Hire Bilingual Coordinator
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. - A non-profit focused on helping mothers in need is hiring a bilingual coordinator in Santa Barbara.
Thanks to a grant of… Continue Reading
Firefighters from across SLO County gather in Nipomo to train on lithium battery fires
NIPOMO, Calif. – Firefighters from multiple agencies will be participating in training at the Caballero Battery Energy Storage System facility on… Continue Reading
WA man arrested for allegedly aiding Palm Springs fertility clinic bomber
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) —A 32-year-old man has been arrested in connection with last month’s deadly car bombing outside a Palm Springs fertility… Continue Reading
Falcon 9 launch of Starlink satellites from Vandenberg SFB scheduled for Wednesday
VANDENBERG SPACE FORCE BASE, Calif. – A Falcon 9 launch carrying 27 Starlink satellites destined for low-Earth orbit is scheduled to launch from… Continue Reading
Arson Investigation and Clean-Up Underway After Apartment Fire in Santa Maria
SANTA MARIA, Calif. - Investigators believe someone intentionally set two carport fires in Santa Maria last week.
While the investigation remains… Continue Reading