Santa Barbara CA

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...

Staff from the Mosquito & Vector Management District are finding many clogged yard drains with stagnant water, which can attract mosquitoes. Neighbors are asked to check their drains and clear out mud, leaves, and other debris so water can flow freely.

April is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month, and the Goleta Police Department is stepping up enforcement of California’s hands‑free cell phone law. Officers will be watching for drivers using phones or other devices while behind the wheel — even when stopped at a red light.