Santa Barbara CA

David Ernest Baskett, 83, pleaded guilty to one misdemeanor count of vehicular manslaughter in connection with a 2024 crash that killed Tiffany Ann Peterson, the Santa Barbara County District Attorney’s Office announced Monday. Superior Court Judge Karen O’Neil sentenced Baskett to one year of probation in Santa...

Legendary singer-songwriter Bob Dylan is heading to Santa Barbara this summer, bringing his iconic voice to one of the region’s most celebrated outdoor venues. Dylan is set to perform at the Santa Barbara Bowl on June 17, 2026, according to the venue. He will be joined by Lucinda Williams...

A new round of “No Kings” protests is set for Saturday, with demonstrations planned across California’s Central Coast as part of a nationwide day of action. Organizers say the protests are aimed at raising concerns about democracy, immigration enforcement and recent U.S. military actions taken without congressional...

A proposal for a massive mixed-use development creating a new community south of Orcutt has launched into the environmental phase, the next of many steps before the Solomon Hills project could become reality. The Solomon Hills proposal by Solstra Communities California LLC sits on a 4,195-acre site west of Highway...

Goleta will again enforce temporary permit-only street parking in neighborhoods near Isla Vista during the upcoming Deltopia weekend. Restrictions run from Noon Friday, April 3 through 7:00 a.m. Sunday, April 5 (or April 10–12 if the event shifts).

Lisa Maglione was enjoying her retirement. The longtime Santa Barbara County educator and her husband traveled back and forth between homes in Santa Barbara and Italy, and they loved outdoor activities like swimming and hiking. But all that changed about two and a half years ago. "I was not walking....

The hotel bed tax is up for the month of February in Santa Barbara. For the fiscal year the tax has been up seven of eight months. The post Hotel Bed Tax Revenue Remains Strong for Santa Barbara appeared first on News Channel 3-12 .

Around 1:15 a.m. Thursday morning Santa Barbara Police say they received 911 texts reporting a man holding a gun inside a parked van at 320 E. Gutierrez Street.

Santa Barbara County has some great openings this week for folks who love helping others. From leadership roles to hands-on support work, there’s something for every level of experience.

Santa Barbara’s streets are more than routes — they reflect the city’s history. Their origins span centuries, from Indigenous pathways to the Spanish and Mexican periods and later American development. Each street has a distinct origin that is shaped by culture, geography, and shifting governance. Together, they...