Santa Barbara CA

The unemployment rate along the Central Coast finally changed direction for the first time in months, according to the latest data provided by the California Employment Development Department. Announced Sept. 19, the unemployment rate for the Central Coast was 4.96% in the month of August, down from a jobless rate...

Rain and thunderstorms are expected for the Central Coast starting Tuesday through Wednesday, according to the National Weather Service (NWS) Monsoon moisture is set to increase Monday tonight into Tuesday resulting in increasing shower and thunderstorm chances that will continue into at least Wednesday. Cooler...

The fundamental importance of the work of first responders and our almost universal gratitude and support for their work and well-being was the underlying theme at Saturday’s One805LIVE! benefit. Held, as it has been for several years, at Kevin Costner’s oceanfront estate in Summerland, the seven-hour extravaganza...

Just a day into autumn and Santa Barbara is seeing another forecast for rain on Tuesday and Wednesday. The National Weather Service is reporting chances of rain and thunderstorms throughout the county beginning Tuesday. It is forecasted that Tuesday and Wednesday afternoon will have the highest possibility for rain....

According to the Santa Barbara County sheriff's department a loaded handgun was confiscated from a student at Righetti High School Monday afternoon.

Medi-Cal users can no longer use their health insurance at any Planned Parenthood centers as of Sept. 11. Planned Parenthood California Central Coast has six health centers along the coast in Santa Barbara, Ventura and San Luis Obispo counties. Nearly 70% of patients who walk into one of the six centers rely on...

Nearly 20% of Santa Barbara County residents lack a high school diploma, which is nearly 3% higher than the state average, according to the 2024 State of the Workforce Study. The Santa Barbara County Workforce Development Board is hoping to change that through a new collaboration. The Workforce Development Board...

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle attended the One805LIVE! concert. The event raises money for first responders in Santa Barbara County. Meghan wore a backless Carolina Hererra dress. On Saturday night, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle attended the One805LIVE! concert in Santa Barbara, helping to raise money for the...

The stars were available on and off the stage last weekend to support a show that benefits Santa Barbara County’s first responders. It was an event called One805 Live. Performers like Trisha Yearwood, Thelma Houston, and the bands The Fray and Good Charlotte took the stage in a benefit at Keven Costner’s Summerland...

Santa Barbara, CA – Residents across southwest California should prepare for thunderstorms Tuesday and Wednesday, September 23–24, with potential for lightning, hail, and localized heavy showers. According to the National Weather Service in Los Angeles, most areas will see light rain with minimal impacts, but any...