Inside La Cumbre Plaza: Aging Mall Reshaping Santa Barbara, CA With Bold Housing Plans
The corner of State Street and Hope Avenue did not begin its life dreaming of handbags and chain restaurants. For years, it was a working patch of ground: a 16-acre lemon grove owned by William Lasarzig on the corner, and, just to the south, Tony Prevedello's 30-acre dairy, with cows grazing where sun-baked parking...
UCSB Virtual Reality Project Helps Older Adults Build Social Connections
A new $3.8 million grant from the National Institutes of Health is helping UC Santa Barbara scholars reimagine how virtual reality can support older adults who are aging at home — and the family members and professionals who care for them. “Our goal has always been to figure out...
From Old to New Yorkie: Santa Barbara Humane’s 9- year-old Phoebe is Ready for...
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) — Santa Barbara Humane dropped by your Morning News with Phoebe, a 9-year-old Yorkshire terrier. Phoebe was surrendered to SB Humane, where she showed signs of long-term neglect. Since she’s been in SB Humane’s care, she’s done a full 180, getting grooming and flea control,...
Work Continues to Turn Local Landmark into Boutique Hotel
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – Crews have been working until dark to convert the First Christian Church of Santa Barbara into a 37 room boutique hotel. Years ago Adams Angels used to bag items for the unhoused at the Church on Monday. Rev. Dr. Tim Burnette, who has a doctorate from the Claremont School of The post...
Our Lady of Guadalupe Church Plans Procession and Unity after Vandalism
The Our Lady of Guadalupe events begin with a Rosary and processional in Santa Barbara Thursday. There will also be special masses on Friday. The post Our Lady of Guadalupe Church Plans Procession and Unity after Vandalism appeared first on News Channel 3-12 .
Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors Reviews Strategies to Reduce Jail Population
The Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors reviewed a report on strategies to reduce county jail populations at its meeting on December 9, 2025. The discussion was based on the data analysis report by the Community Corrections Partnership (CCP). The Board requested the report to analyze jail data, evaluate the...
Woman Arrested for Vandalism & Assault
Law enforcement responded to a call of “throwing items at vehicles” that ended with the arrest Chelsea Haffeman, 37, a. Santa Barbara resident now facing charges of assault, criminal threats and vandalism. According to SBPD spokesman Cmdr. Christopher Payne, officers arrived on the scene around. 12:55 p.m. and...
Oprah Winfrey Sells Four-Acre Montecito Estate for $17.1 Million
Oprah Winfrey is shrinking her real estate footprint in Montecito. The media mogul has sold four acres of her Promised Land estate—her primary residence for over two decades—for $17.2 million, as first reported by Siteline Santa Barbara. Though she began assembling the compound in 2001, the just-sold property was a...
Chumash Donates $25,000 to Central Coast Toys for Tots Campaign
SANTA YNEZ, CA – The Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians has donated $25,000 to the Central Coast Marine Corps Reserves Toys for Tots campaign, marking the 22nd consecutive year of supporting the non-profit’s mission to provide holiday gifts to local children in need. The latest donation brings the tribe’s total...
Special Event Gives Bands from Canceled Milpas Parade a Chance to Perform
A Holiday Band Expo takes place in Santa Barbara this weekend. Four bands from the now canceled Milpas parade will perform. The post Special Event Gives Bands from Canceled Milpas Parade a Chance to Perform appeared first on News Channel 3-12 .
