Christopher Lee Wiesner sentenced to six years for multiple felony domestic violence charges
OAK VIEW, Calif. (KEYT) – Christopher Lee Wiesner of Oak View was sentenced to six years in state prison after he was convicted of three felony domestic violence charges. On Sep. 22, 2025, a Ventura County jury convicted the Oak View resident of inflicting corporal injury on a cohabitant, attempted aggravated mayhem,...
Southern California Weather: Scattered Rain Possible Across LA, Ventura, Santa Barbara
Los Angeles, California — Parts of Southern California could see periods of light rain through midweek, as a weak weather system moves across the region, according to the National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard. Forecasters say scattered showers are possible from Tuesday into Wednesday, with the highest chances...
This retiring Ventura doctor prescribed family care, social justice
“Long, short.” Dr. Bob Dodge uses the phrase often. It means he’s about to deliver a story – about his nearly 50 years as a family doctor in Ventura, or the heartbreak of losing two sons to tragedy, or his ongoing passion to abolish nuclear weapons and make good on the pledge he uses on his license plate. “No nuke is...
15 California Fast Casual Restaurants Everyone Is Obsessed With
California practically invented fast casual, and the obsession is real. From beachy poke to fiery hot chicken and legendary pastrami dips, these spots deliver big flavor without the white tablecloths. If you love quick lines, fresh ingredients, and craveable signatures, this list will be your new food roadmap. Hungry...
Former UCSB Student Convicted of Rape, Flees Santa Barbara Courthouse
A grueling three-month rape trial ended Friday with the offender briefly escaping custody after the jury announced his guilt. Arian Eteghaei, a 23-year-old former UCSB student who now faces decades in prison, managed to break free from sheriff’s bailiffs as they were escorting him across Figueroa Street between the...
Santa Barbara Police Seek Witnesses After Pedestrian Found Injured on Las Positas Road
The Santa Barbara Police Department is asking for the public’s help after an injured pedestrian was found Monday afternoon along Las Positas Road near McCaw Avenue. According to SBPD, officers responded to the area at approximately 4:30 p.m. on January 19, where “an injured pedestrian was found on the side of the...
Los Angeles, CA Weather Alert: Light Rain Possible Through Midweek
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Los Angeles, CA – Light rain is expected to move into parts of Southern California early this week, according to the U.S. National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard office. Forecasters said Monday that San...
Overtime Audit Roils Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office
A recent “audit” conducted of overtime policies in the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office revealed that the top overtime earner in the department made $170,000 in overtime last year on top of the $103,000 that was his base salary. No explanation for how that could happen was included in the audit prepared by the...
California Implements New Tools and Techniques to Reduce Benefit Thefts by over 80 percent
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (KEYT) – The state of California noted this month that the adoption of chip-and-tap technology, predictive modeling tools, and coordinated investigations with law enforcement have reduced EBT card-based thefts by 83 percent since January of 2024. Electronic Benefit Transfer cards are used by the...
Former UCSB student convicted of rape
A former U.C. Santa Barbara student faces up to 30 years to life in prison after being found guilty of rape and sexual assault.
