Space Vandenberg launches with $9.5 million state grant
Far-reaching initiative propels job creation, innovation, and infrastructure investment across California’s Central Coast. A transformative new chapter is launching for California’s Central Coast. The State of California has awarded $9.5 million to REACH and a coalition of regional partners to establish Space...
Clean Slate Clinic in Santa Barbara helps people expunge criminal records, shows power of...
SANTA BARBARA, Calif.— According to the 2023 National Survey of People with Records, half of those with prior convictions reported difficulties finding a job, keeping employment, or making a living. On average, people with a felony conviction earned just $23,000 a year. But Friday, hundreds of people could be...
Driver Killed in Single-Vehicle Rollover Crash Near Buellton
A driver was killed in a single-vehicle rollover crash between Buellton and Lompoc on Friday as the three-day holiday weekend began. At approximately 5:40 p.m., emergency personnel from the Santa Barbara County Fire Department and California Highway Patrol responded to the incident on the 6400 block of Santa Rosa...
County of Santa Barbara Probation Department Conducts Countywide Back-to-School Wellness Visits
On August 5, 8, and 18, 2025, the County of Santa Barbara Probation Department conducted countywide “Back-to-School” wellness visits to 30 youth under probation supervision. The visits focused on confirming school enrollment, providing essential supplies, and assisting with enrollment for youth not yet registered....
Illegal firearms investigation leads to three Santa Barbara County arrests
Officers recently arrested three men in Santa Barbara County as part of a multi-county illegal firearms investigation. On Aug. 21, the California Highway Patrol Coastal Division Investigative Services Unit learned that Diego Tostado Galvan, 19, of Watsonville, was traveling with firearms on Highway 101. Officers...
ICE Arrests Three People in Santa Barbara’s Eastside Neighborhood
The 805 Immigrant Coalition’s Rapid Response Hotline reported that three people were taken into custody by U.S. Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in Santa Barbara’s Eastside neighborhood early in the morning on Friday, August 29. A video posted to 805 Immigrant Coalitions’s social media page shows the...
‘Back to the Future’ Star Christopher Lloyd Lists Santa Barbara Pad for $6.385M
Christopher Lloyd is unloading his Santa Barbara pad -- and if all goes to plan, the 'Back to the Future' legend will time-travel straight into a multi-million dollar payday!
The Central Coast leads California in homeless students
The California Central Coast leads in percentages of homeless students. With 16% of its students unhoused, Monterey County is ranked number one followed by Santa Barbara County with 12.1% of homeless students. At 9.1%, San Luis Obispo is ranked fifth for its large number of homeless students. Statewide, California...
California Fish and Game Commission Revokes Commercial Fishing Licenses of Santa Barbara and Fortuna...
August 28, 2025 - The California Fish and Game Commission has revoked the commercial fishing licenses and permits of two fishermen after extensive histories of violations in the lobster and Dungeness crab fisheries. At its June 11-12, 2025, meeting, the Commission – acting on California Department of Fish and...
Listen for a sonic boom tonight after SpaceX launch
There's a SpaceX rocket launch scheduled for about 10 p.m., so you may hear loud sounds.
