Three Dehydrated Hikers Rescued from Arlington Peak in Separate Incidents
Three hikers were rescued near Arlington Peak in Santa Barbara in separate incidents on Saturday. Crews from the Santa Barbara County Fire Department, County Search and Rescue, and Santa Barbara City Fire Department responded to a report of a group of hikers experiencing mild dehydration, with one hiker experiencing...
Power Shutoffs Under Consideration in Santa Barbara County during Heat Advisories
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif. – Southern California Edison is considering possible Public Safety Power Shutoffs (PSPS) for areas of Santa Barbara County tomorrow. PSPS are being consider for more than 2,500 customers starting at 3:00pm on September 2nd. Southern California Edison esta considerando un corte de energia...
Hundreds rally in Ventura on Labor Day
VENTURA, Calif.-Hundreds of people turned out for a Labor Day rally near the Ventura County Government Center. They stood on every corner and encouraged drivers to honk their horns as they passed by. Some of the rally participants couldn't take the heat on the sidewalk and rallied in the shade. One participant wore...
Southern California beachgoers see dangerous Labor Day currents, powerful waves
The National Weather Service warned beachgoers of choppy seas, gusty, erratic winds and the potential for cloud-to-sea lightning.
Drivers Injured in Santa Ynez Two-Vehicle Crash
SANTA YNEZ VALLEY, Calif.- A two-vehicle collision left the two drivers with minor to moderate injuries. The accident happened at Calzada Ave in the Santa Ynez Valley around 7:00am. The Sedan driver was transported to Cottage Hospital by ambulance. The SUV driver refused treatment and transportation. CHP is...
SNOT Hopes To Complete New Full-Length Album In 2026: The Material Is ‘Funky. It’s...
In a new interview with Ore Bihovsky of TotalRock's "Louder" radio show, SNOT guitarist Mikey Doling spoke about the band's return to the live stage and the reactivated Santa Barbara-based metal/punk rock hybrid's plans for the coming months. Referencing the fact that Andy Knapp of fellow Southern California band...
Southern Californians to swelter as temps soars to 105 degrees in horror heat blast
The sun will be sweltering over Southern California, as residents prepare for a week of intense heat.
Farm Day Expands Into Carpinteria for Seventh Annual Event Sept. 6
Santa Barbara County Farm Day returns Sept. 6 with its largest lineup yet, featuring 21 farms, ranches and agricultural sites opening their doors to the public. From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, participating locations across the county will host visitors with behind-the-scenes tours, tastings, tractor rides and other...
With Hot Weather, Safety Power Shutoff Possible for Some SCE Customers
Toasty temperatures will continue into mid-week, and a Public Safety Power Shutoff may occur starting at 3 p.m. Tuesday for hundreds of customers in southern Santa Barbara County. Some 2,791customers on the South Coast could be affected by the precautionary power shutoff, according to the Southern California Edison...
Four Students Receive John Fowler Scholarship Award
Senior scholars to pursue higher education this fall. People’s Self-Help Housing (PSHH) has awarded four students with the John Fowler Scholarship Award: Alondra Zarate of Isla Vista, Gabbi Rangel and Luna Ramirez Solano of Goleta, and Fatima Orozco of Guadalupe. The John Fowler Scholarship, named in recognition of...