News In Brief: Week of June 18, 2026
Ventura’s Valentine Road Apartments are now fully occupied by formerly unsheltered residents and the achievement was celebrated during a May 21 grand opening ceremony by Ventura city leaders and officials with Ventura Housing, the city’s nonprofit housing partner. The former La Quinta Inn on Valentine Road now has...
Like Father, Like Realtor: Keeping It All in the Family
Real estate comes with long hours, tight deadlines, plentiful personalities, and never-ending negotiations. Imagine navigating all of that with your dad — or your son — watching over your shoulder every step of the way. This Father’s Day, we asked three Santa Barbara father-son Realtor teams what it’s...
Popular Cliff Drive Overlook Parking Area Closed for 30 Days
The Cliff Drive overlook parking area in Santa Barbara is closed for a study. It will be reopened in July. The post Popular Cliff Drive Overlook Parking Area Closed for 30 Days appeared first on News Channel 3-12 .
Free park passes, 4-H members prepare for fair, and possible sonic boom tonight
Good morning, Central Coast! Want to learn more about what we’re talking about on Daybreak? Then keep on reading: Free state parks pass available: California is offering...
Your Central Coast weekend guide: Live music and summer festivals return
There is a lot going on this weekend across the Central Coast. Here is what you need to know for the weekend of June 19 through June 21, especially if you love live music!
Edward ‘Eddie’ Zarate Charged With Illegal Communication and Contact With Minors; More Survivors Expected...
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif. (KEYT) – Edward 'Eddie' Alessandro Zarate has been arrested for inappropriate online messages with multiple minors and meeting at least two children for lewd acts. Investigators believe there may be additional survivors and anyone with more information is asked to contact Sheriff's Detectiv
Another Shooting at Santa Barbara’s Bohnett Park
Santa Barbara police have detained “several individuals” in connection with a shooting that took place Wednesday afternoon on the city’s Westside near Bohnett Park. Officers were dispatched around 4:20 p.m. to the 1200 block of San Pascual Street for reports of gunfire but found no one at the scene.
Person dies after tractor trailer rolls over, catches on fire in Cuyama
A person died on Wednesday after a tractor trailer rolled over and caught on fire in Cuyama near Highway 166 and the San Luis Obispo County-Santa Barbara County line. Shortly after noon, the victim became trapped beneath the overturned tractor, which then sparked the blaze, according to Cal Fire. The victim’s name is n
Top Riders Arrive for the Old Santa Ynez Days Parade and Rodeo
The Old Santa Ynez Days Rodeo and parade is set for this weekend. It is in its 7th year. The post Top Riders Arrive for the Old Santa Ynez Days Parade and Rodeo appeared first on News Channel 3-12 .
Remodeled Dwight Murphy Field and All-Abilities Playground Finally Emerging in Santa Barbara
Work on the Gwendolyn Strong playground continues on track for an opening in Santa Barbara next year. It is part of the Dwight Murphy Field remodeling project. The post Remodeled Dwight Murphy Field and All-Abilities Playground Finally Emerging in Santa Barbara appeared first on News Channel 3-12 .
