Golf Course Battery and Barricade Ends in Arrest
A 70-year-old Carpinteria man who reportedly threatened people with a weapon at a private golf. club was taken into custody January 27. According to Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Department Public Information Officer Raquel. Zick, deputies responded to the golf course pursuant to a 911 Emergency call reporting “a...
Santa Barbara County considers regulating street vendors
Santa Barbara County is considering new regulations on street vendors who sell things like prepared food and beverages. The Board of Supervisors will consider the issue at their next meeting on February 10. SB 946 and SB 972, laws that were passed in 2018 and 2022, made it easier for...
Supervisors Will Review Sheriff’s Overtime Use That Overspends by Millions Each Year
The Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office spent $20 million on overtime staffing last year, and the Board of Supervisors will discuss the chronic over-budget overtime spending at Tuesday’s meeting. The Sheriff’s Office already spent its entire yearly overtime budget by the end of January, according to the county,...
8 Historic Santa Barbara Bars That Are Still Pouring Drinks Today
Santa Barbara’s dining scene is more than a collection of places to eat and drink; it reflects generations of history shaped by changing ownership, shifting neighborhoods, and time. Several bars and restaurants across the county have endured for decades, adapting to modern tastes while retaining much of their...
Oxnard motorcyclist dies after crashing Saturday morning on southbound Highway 101
VENTURA, Calif. (KEYT) – A 22-year-old Oxnard man has died after the motorcycle he was driving on southbound Highway 101 hit an asphalt curb off the roadway and ejected him Saturday morning. The identity of the deceased is pending notification of his next of kin. On Feb. 7, around...
A New Cafe Is Coming to Santa Barbara With a Thoughtful Twist
A special new cafe is coming to Santa Barbara. State of Mind Cafe, which is designed specially for the disabled community, is gearing up to open in the city. Announcing its upcoming arrival, the cafe said in an Instagram post that State of Mind Cafe will “fill a vital gap” in Santa Barbara by creating an “accessible,...
An overview of the SoCalGas Ventura Compressor Station
In 2021, the Southern California Gas Company (SoCalGas) was approved to remove contaminated soil from the Ventura Compressor Station site without an environmental review. This process involves public comment, which is required to ensure compliance with laws like the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). Because...
Fitness With Rachel Receives Business Recognition Award
Owner Presented with Award Certificate at February 3 Council Meeting. The City is proud to announce that Fitness with Rachel has been selected for the City’s Business Recognition Program, which celebrates Goleta businesses for their notable achievements and unique contributions to the community. These businesses help...
Mild Monday, tracking multiple chances of rain
A mild Monday is on tap as lingering heat and offshore flow remain. Skies are mostly clear and temperatures fall about 5-8 degrees form Super Bowl Sunday. Winds will be light and help keep high temperatures into the 60s and low 70s. Waves are still quite impressive, a High Surf Advisory is in effect in Ventura...
Doctor shortage, deadly mushroom alert, and job market updates
Good morning, Central Coast! If you’re a Seahawks fan, you might have a little extra pep in your step today. Here’s what we’re following for you on Daybreak:
