Santa Barbara CA

Warming shelters have been activated across multiple locations in Santa Barbara County as a major storm brings dangerous weather conditions to the region. The warming shelters are operating from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. from December 23 through December 25, offering overnight space during hazardous weather conditions. The...

VENTURA, Calif. (KEYT) - Tree cutting at a known monarch butterfly habitat in Ventura was halted after city officials arrived at the scene and ordered crews to stop work. Monarch conservationist Chris Amendt of Native Monarchs raised concerns as crews began removing trees at the Vista Del Mar site, a location long...

Firefighters in California on Sunday helped Animal Control officers rescue a horned owl that became lodged in the front grille of a vehicle. The Santa Barbara County Fire Department said firefighters responded to assist Animal Control officers on the 1000 block of Amethyst Drive in Orcutt on Sunday morning after a...

California Governor Gavin Newsom has declared states of emergency to support recovery initiatives for six “severe weather events” that occurred earlier this year, his office announced on social media on December 23, 2025. The six severe weather events include the Gifford Fire, which burned for more than a...

Intense downpours that could trigger dangerous flood threats in California are putting a damper on Christmas Eve travel plans, while the New England area braces for heavy snow. More than 40 million people were under flood alerts Wednesday morning, including most of California, as well as parts of Nevada and...

An atmospheric river has begun unloading heavy rain across Southern California , prompting evacuation orders as officials cautioned people against driving on Christmas Eve to avoid the worst of the "dangerous" storm conditions. The National Weather Service issued flood warnings and advisories in Santa Barbara,...

While Santa Barbara City Hall is closed for the holidays, it won’t be a holly jolly time for any bugs or pests taking up residence in the 100-year-old building. Residents may have noticed a yellow and gray tent over City Hall as the building undergoes fumigation that started Monday and continues through Wednesday.

Adolescence can be brutal. Jose Caballero, a veteran teacher at Santa Barbara High School, knows that well. But when he watches kids cheering for one another as they book it down mountain trails, those awkward years seem a little easier to bear. Caballero is the manager of the Santa Barbara...

Wind impacts are expected to be very powerful with the current storm. Gusts could exceed 50 miles an hour. The post Rippin’ Hard Wind Will Add to the Holiday Weather Woes appeared first on News Channel 3-12 .

Officials warn of delays, increased enforcement and hazardous driving conditions as winter weather moves in.