U.S. Attorney’s Office shared results of push to undermine California’s sanctuary laws
LOS ANGELES (KEYT) – On Thursday, the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Central District of California shared the results of Operation Guardian Angel, a new federal policy intended to undermine California's sanctuary laws. Operation Guardian Angel was launched in May of this year across the areas within the Central...
The No-Frills Seafood Shack In California Locals Swear Has The State’s Fried Oysters
There’s something almost comically perfect about eating golden-fried oysters while sitting at a weathered picnic table with your toes in the sand and the Pacific Ocean providing the soundtrack to your meal. The Jolly Oyster in Ventura isn’t trying to impress you with fancy decor or elaborate service –...
Loaded gun on campus sparks review of school safety
Days after a Righetti High School student was arrested with a loaded handgun on campus, questions remain about security.
Tails of Hope Event Raises Funds for Critical Medical Care for Shelter Animals
On September 21, the nonprofit S.B. County Animal Care Foundation hosted Tails of Hope at Elings Park to raise much needed funds for S.B. County Animal Services, the government agency that, among other services, provides shelter for stray, neglected, and abused animals in the city and county of S.B. The bulk of...
Santa Maria Riverbed sees ongoing patrols after major cleanup
Nearly a year after a state-funded cleanup cleared large homeless encampments from the Santa Maria Riverbed, residents say the area remains a daily challenge.
Orcutt Neighbors and Santa Barbara County to Meet in Court Over Sinkhole Damages
ORCUTT, Calif. (KEYT) - Residents of an Orcutt neighborhood that was heavily damaged during the winter storms of 2023, finally have a court date set for their lawsuit against Santa Barbara County. It’s been a long road of recovery for these residents. A torrent of water and mud from a large sinkhole and debris flow ...
Thousands of Bike Riders Rush to Register or Possibly Get Impounded at UC Santa...
Bike riding and registration rules at UC Santa Barbara are required for an estimated 14,000 bike riders. The school year starts this week. The post Thousands of Bike Riders Rush to Register or Possibly Get Impounded at UC Santa Barbara appeared first on News Channel 3-12 .
Hiker with Heat Exhausted Air Lifted from La Cumbre Peak
A hiker suffering from heat exhaustion was airlifted from La Cumbre Peak on Wednesday afternoon. At 1:45 p.m., Santa Barbara County Search & Rescue, along with County Fire, Santa Barbara City Fire, County Air Support, California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services, and AMR ambulance were dispatched to the area.
Domestic violence investigation leads to arrest and seizure of firearms
Early Monday morning, deputies from the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office responded to a 911 call in Goleta after a woman reported that her partner, 41-year-old Patrick Kennedy, had threatened to kill her. Fearing for her safety, the victim fled the home on Avenida Gorrion before contacting law enforcement,...
Santa Barbara County to Expand Ways to Report Unpermitted Food Vendors
Santa Barbara County will expand ways to alert health inspectors about unpermitted food vendors as part of its efforts to crack down on unlicensed stands. The new tip line is one of multiple tactics that the county will implement as part of its response to a report from the Santa Barbara County Grand Jury and its...
