Long-planned Orcutt senior center moves closer to getting built after county land purchase
The long-planned goal to build a new Oasis Senior Center in Orcutt has taken a major step forward this week with a property purchase by Santa Barbara County. The post Long-planned Orcutt senior center moves closer to getting built after county land purchase appeared first on News Channel 3-12 .
Santa Barbara Police Activities League Hosts Ribbon Cutting at Twelve35 Teen Center
Press releases are posted on Independent.com as a free community service. Santa Barbara, CA – September 17, 2025 — The Santa Barbara Police Activities League (SBPAL) proudly announced the grand re-opening of the Twelve35 Teen Center with a celebratory ribbon cutting on September 16, 2025. After months of vision,...
An Iconic Montecito Steakhouse Will Expand to the Arts District
Montecito steakhouse Lucky’s is set to open a new outpost in the Arts District. The news was first reported by digital publication Santa Barbara; more recently, What Now reported that a liquor license was acquired for the new location on Mateo Street. An opening date has not been announced but initial signage is up.
Felony murder and DUI charges filed in September 5 crash on Highway 246
SANTA MARIA, Calif. (KEY-T) – Santa Barbara County District Attorney John Savrnoch announced DUI and felony murder charges against Jesus Moises Martinez Chavira for his role in a fatal September 5 crash. The 46-year-old drove under the influence of alcohol after a crash on Highway 246 on the date above, and his bail...
Santa Barbara Supervisors Review Three In-Custody Deaths
The county supervisors showed little appetite for the grim minutia unearthed by three blistering reports on jailhouse deaths that last year’s grand jury concluded could or should have been prevented. It’s little wonder. The family of one of the victims, a Santa Ynez woman with a history of suicidal thoughts who hung...
9 Legendary Bakeries In California That Serve The Most Delicious Danish Pastries
Want to find legendary bakeries in California with incredible Danish pastries?. These 9 legendary bakeries serve buttery treats and warm hospitality!. 1. Olsen’s Danish Village Bakery (Solvang) Walking into this place is like stepping into a Danish dream. The timber-framed building with its steep roof looks straight...
A New Family-Friendly Pool Hall Is Opening Downtown
••• There’s a lot of action on Chapala Street these days…. First, Radius Commercial Real Estate announced that someone had leased 1128 Chapala (Figueroa/Anapamu), former home of Don Q Family Billiard Center. So I asked the firm whether the new tenant might share his/her plans….
Rain begins on the Central Coast, flooding alerts issued in advance
The storm we have been talking about for a week has arrived. Here is the latest on what you need to know from Meteorologist Vivian Rennie!
Santa Barbara Architects Talk Housing
This article was underwritten in part by the Mickey Flacks Journalism Fund for Social Justice, a proud, innovative supporter of local news. To make a contribution go to sbcan.org/journalism_fund. Architects, urban planners and developers gathered on the patio of Arnoldi’s Cafe on September 11 to talk about housing –...
Supervisors to Ask Sheriff to Share Information About Local ICE Activity
As part of Santa Barbara County’s response to local immigration enforcement activity, the Board of Supervisors approved an idea to ask Sheriff Bill Brown to share any information he receives involving U.S immigration and Customs Enforcement. The supervisors also amended the county’s legislative platform to advocate...
