Santa Barbara CA

An aging oil tank is coming down in Carpinteria as part of a Chevron clean up project. The property and all facilities are being removed. The post Aging Oil Tanks Coming Down in Carpinteria appeared first on News Channel 3-12 .

The Santa Barbara Airport has been experiencing extraordinary growth, significantly outperforming both national averages and other airports in Southern California, according to data presented by the Campbell Hill Aviation Group to the Airport Commission during its March 18, 2026, meeting. The data highlighted the...

Twice a year, the Michelin Guide announces new restaurants across the world that are worthy of distinction. Whether it be a spot on their guide, a Star, or a Bib Gourmand, receiving any Michelin recognition is a huge deal for a restaurant — and 12 new California restaurants were just added to the highly-respected...

Montecito’s historic “Moody Sisters Cottage,” built in 1932, has been listed for $3.95 million, bringing a rare example of storybook-style architecture to the market. The property, located on Coast Village Road in Montecito’s Lower Village, offers a blend of historic character and commercial use, according to the...

A petition asking Santa Barbara leaders to enforce rules on street vendors, dangerous bike riders and more is out now. It will be presented to city leaders and the police. The post Petition of Ongoing Downtown Concerns Hopes to Reach Santa Barbara City Hall appeared first on News Channel 3-12 .

An initiative reportedly designed to maximize the number of local workers hired for large county government public works projects — worth $10 million or more — is posting desultory results after three years of actual experience. Three years ago, the Santa Barbara County supervisors voted to require that...

This article was underwritten in part by the Mickey Flacks Journalism Fund for Social Justice, a proud, innovative supporter of local news. To make a contribution go to sbcan.org/journalism_fund. Across the country on Saturday, March 28, millions of people are expected to gather in the streets to protest the actions...

VENTURA, Calif. (KEYT) – Two adult men and a juvenile were arrested in connection with a robbery and carjacking that also involved a brief kidnapping on Wednesday. On the morning of March 25, 2026, a man parked his car near his home when he was confronted by several people stated a press release from the Ventura...

Ventura's Hwy 33 to Hwy 101 connector closure The California Department of Transportation plans to close the southbound Highway 33 to northbound Highway 101 connector in Ventura for construction work during the day the week of March 23, according to authorities. The southbound Highway 33 to northbound Highway 101...

Santa Barbara Island was hit by a magnitude 2.9 earthquake on Tuesday evening, according to U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). The earthquake was recorded on March 24, 2026, at around 6:22 p.m. PT. The quake’s epicenter was recorded about 32 kilometers northwest of Santa Barbara Island. No immediate reports of...