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March temperatures continue to soar in Santa Barbara

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) Even trapeze artist are felling the heat. Axel Peñaloza said it impacts the net. "The net gets tight with the heat, the net gets heat and it is more bouncy," said Peñazola, we also have a cooler for people to have some water it is fun," said Peñazola, " With the sun there isn't much wind...
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Lompoc woman arrested after deputies say fentanyl is found hidden in car speaker

A traffic stop on Highway 101 led to the arrest of a Lompoc woman and the seizure of more than 2 pounds of fentanyl, according to the Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Office.
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Ashlee Buzzard appears in court on murder charge following 2 absences

The Vandenberg Village mother charged with the murder of her 9-year-old daughter last fall appeared before a judge once again on Wednesday.
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A Lifelong Love Affair for Santa Barbara ‘Orchid Queen’ Lauris Rose

Her last name may be Rose, but Goleta’s Lauris Hawkins Rose has spent most of her life devoted to a different flowering plant, so much so that she’s dubbed the “Orchid Queen” by her colleagues in the local orchid trade. She is a mainstay and current...
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Blooming success: Carpinteria Valley Lumber’s Garden Center grows into a local favorite

If you haven’t wandered through the Garden Center at Carpinteria Valley Lumber lately, you may be in for a surprise. What began years ago as a simple storage building for doors and windows has gradually transformed into one of Carpinteria’s most charming plant destinations — thanks in large part to the vision and...
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Santa Barbara Gears Up for TechTopia Summit

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) - Santa Barbara’s tech scene is gaining momentum, with startups and engineers driving new ideas that are reshaping the region’s economy. From emerging companies to established innovators, the Central Coast is becoming a hub for technological growth and opportunity. That progress will be...
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New Plans for Old Santa Barbara Armory

For decades, the old armory on Canon Perdido Street has gathered dust. The Santa Barbara Unified School District bought it eight years ago, but planning for the site stalled — until now. Last week, district officials discussed plans to turn the 27,000-square-foot landmark — situated between Santa Barbara Junior...
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The Housing Authority of the City of Santa Barbara Celebrates 23 Family Self-Sufficiency Graduates

SANTA BARBARA, CA – March 17, 2026 – The Housing Authority of the City of Santa Barbara (HACSB) recently celebrated 23 graduates who completed the organization’s Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) program. These 23 graduates have a combined escrow of $578,608.93 and an average income increase of $43,007. Of this group,...
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Santa Barbara Hikes Cannabis Taxes as Critics Warn It Could Drive Buyers Away, Hurt...

The Santa Barbara City Council approved an ordinance to increase cannabis business taxes by 2% in a 5-2 vote during its March 17 meeting. The council approved raising the tax on non-medical cannabis retailers from 6% to 8%, with the new rate taking effect July 1, 2026. The increase applies to both storefront and...
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Convicted Rapist Charged for Escaping Santa Barbara Sheriff’s Custody Pleads Not Guilty

The man who attempted to flee from Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s custody after a jury found him guilty of rape pleaded not guilty to the escape charge on Wednesday. Arian Eteghaei, 23, a former UC Santa Barbara student, pleaded not guilty to a felony count of escape by force or violence and denied a special...

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