County Health Officials Share Plans Following Medi-Cal Federal Funding Cuts
Community members worried about their Medi-Cal coverage after recent federal funding changes packed a room in a Santa Maria church on Wednesday night, waiting to hear the fate of their medical care. Santa Barbara County healthcare workers have a plan to transition Medi-Cal patients with “unsatisfactory immigration...
Hollywood man arrested in Ventura after two-county pursuit
VENTURA, Calif. (KEYT) – CHP Ventura officers arrested a North Hollywood man following a two-county car chase that began in Los Angeles just before 7:00 p.m. Friday. The 27-year-old fled from Los Angeles Police Department officers after they contacted him for suspicion of DUI and firearm possession, according to the...
DUI driver leads Los Angeles police pursuit through San Fernando Valley
A two-county police pursuit ended with the arrest of the 27-year-old driver near Santa Barbara County on Friday night.
Missing California girl seen in security image potentially wearing wig to hide identity
New images released by the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office on Friday shows a girl who is believed to be missing 9-year-old Melodee Buzzard wearing a wig at a car rental business prior to leaving the state with her mother. The security camera images are the first new pictures of Melodee seen in more than […]
Trunk or Treat Returns to Santa Barbara on October 30
Join the Santa Barbara City Parks and Recreation, SBPAL, and the Santa Barbara Youth Council for a free Trunk or Treat event!. Families are invited to wear costumes, collect candy, and vote for their favorite decorated trunk. No registration is required. Be sure to bring your own bag for candy.
Hearts Therapeutic Equestrian Center Honored with Mayor’s Nonprofit Champions of Accessibility Award
SANTA BARBARA, CA — October 23, 2025 — Hearts Therapeutic Equestrian Center (Hearts), a nonprofit organization delivering life‑changing equine‑assisted services to children, adults with special needs, and veterans across Santa Barbara County for forty years, has been named the 2025 recipient of the Mayor’s Nonprofit...
Strict Rules Brings Isla Vista Halloween Activities & Challenges a Week Early
Extra Sheriff's f patrols are going to be present on many streets in Isla Vista a week before Halloween. This is to make sure there are safe events and laws on occupancy and noise are enforced.. The post Strict Rules Brings Isla Vista Halloween Activities & Challenges a Week Early appeared first on News Channel...
Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara Cancels “Calenda Dia de los Muertos” Due to...
The Museum of Contemporary Art, Santa Barbara, (MCASB) announced the cancellation of its annual “Calenda Dia de los Muertos” event programming due to community member’s concerns over Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activity. Dalia Garcia, MCASB Executive Director, took to social media to make the...
From Start to Final Gulp
I live at Maravilla Senior Living Community in Goleta. One of the many regular activities we have is bird watching every Wednesday morning. A resident who is a very experienced and knowledgeable birder leads the group. A frequent destination is the Goleta Beach Slough where on July 23, 2025, around 8:30 a.m. this...
Santa Barbara Residents Weigh In on E-Bike Challenges, Solutions
The Westmont Center for Dialogue & Deliberation hosted a discussion on e-bikes on Thursday evening at the Community Environmental Council’s Environmental Hub, which invited Santa Barbara residents to discuss their views about the bikes and how the city can better accommodate them. The event, titled “E-Bikes:...
