Our Neighbors Are Dying on Our Streets
On the longest night of the year, December 21, 2025, about 75 people gathered beneath the archway of the Santa Barbara County Courthouse to call out the names of 69 neighbors who had died homeless in our county during the past year. One name was Timothy John Largent, a 31-year-old man from Bakersfield who died of a...
Stage Set for Soltopia to Replace Deltopia in Isla Vista After County Crackdown
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. As of April 1, the 8000 wristbands reserved for locals have all been claimed. Live music, free food, and (hopefully)...
WATCH: Artemis II Launches To The Moon
April 1, 2026 12:30 pm Published April 1, 2026 1:39 pm. KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Flor. (KEYT) - NASA's Artemis II is scheduled to launch from Kennedy Space Center today April 1st, sending humans around the Moon for the first time in 50 years. Astronaut Victor Glover, Cal Poly Class of...
Montecito Fire Department hires new Fire Chief
The Montecito Fire Protection District has officially named Brian Fallon as its new Fire Chief, effective April 1, following the retirement of longtime Chief David Neels.
🛒 Multiple Customer Service Jobs in Santa Barbara County
Santa Barbara County has some great openings right now for friendly, reliable people who enjoy helping others. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to grow your career, these local employers are hiring.
Upcoming hearings to address evidence, search warrants in Melodee Buzzard case
Court hearings in April and May will address alleged missing forensic evidence, a challenged search warrant, and a potential preliminary hearing date for Ashlee Buzzard, who is charged with murder.
Three of Santa Barbara’s Centenarians Share Their Stories
Longtime Santa Barbara residents Ernestine Toma, Owen Aylesworth and Jean McDermott Ferguson have 309 years of life experience among them. As the Wood Glen Senior Living community’s oldest residents, the three belong to the Wood Glen 100 Club. Toma, 106, immigrated from Italy to Santa Barbara when she was...
New Festival Brings Eight Venues Together in Santa Barbara
State Fest April 4 offers eight venues and more than 30 acts. It will take place in downtown Santa Barbara. The post New Festival Brings Eight Venues Together in Santa Barbara appeared first on News Channel 3-12 .
🐶 Playful Small Dogs Ready for Adoption in Ventura, CA
Looking for a loyal little companion? Legacy of Love in Ventura has several small dogs hoping to find their forever homes. Many of these pups came from a hoarding rescue and are now ready for a fresh start with loving families.
City Council updated on 11 active capital projects
The city of Carpinteria is advancing a slate of 11 active capital improvement projects this year, spanning parks, trails, streets and infrastructure, according to a mid-year update presented to the Carpinteria City Council on March 30. The update offers a snapshot of the city’s Capital Improvement Plan (CIP), a...
