Noise complaints, shooting range reopens, and Lompoc restaurant week continues
Good Friday morning, Central Coast. Check out the stories we are following on Daybreak: Homicide investigation underway: Santa Barbara Police are investigating...
SpaceX Launch Scheduled for Saturday from Vandenberg
The U.S. Space Force has approved the launch of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg Space Force Base on Saturday, February 21. The rocket will be carrying the Starlink 17-25 mission to low-Earth orbit between 12:00 a.m. – 4:00 a.m. PT from Space Launch Complex 4 East. A...
Two Arrested in Santa Maria Late-Night Robbery-Assault
SANTA MARIA, CA — February 10, 2026 – Santa Barbara County, CA. Santa Maria Police Department detectives continue to investigate a late-night robbery that took. place on February 6, that left two victims injured and led to the arrest of two men. According to SMPD spokesman Sgt. Felix...
Carpinteria Valley Cannabis Farm Burglar Busted
CARPINTERIA VALLEY, CA — A pre-dawn burglary at a Carpinteria Valley cannabis farm set off an investigation that has ended. with the arrest of Dvaryae Bryant, 22, of Los Angeles. According to Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office Public Information Officer Raquel Zick,. SBSD deputies were dispatched at 1:47...
Community Members Clash with ICE Agents in Downtown Santa Barbara
Community members clashed with federal U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers in downtown Santa Barbara on Friday, February 20, resulting in the arrest of one man and another man getting pepper sprayed. The Santa Barbara Police Department (SBPD) stated at approximately 10:52 a.m., SBPD was informed...
One Dead Following Shooting at Westside Park in Santa Barbara
On February 20, 2026, at approximately 1:31 a.m., officers from the Santa Barbara Police Department were dispatched to Bohnett Park, located at 1200 San Pascual Street, for a report of a shooting. Upon arrival, officers located an adult male victim suffering from a gunshot wound, as well as an additional...
Parolee Runs from Cops, Caught with Loaded Gun
Gregorio Morales, 22, of Santa Maria was taken into custody February 12 after reportedly, running. According to the Santa Maria Police Department Morales tossed a loaded revolver into a. backyard during a hot foot pursuit through the community. According to SMPD spokesman Officer Mario Martinez, the incident began...
Animal Services investigating animal cruelty incident in Lompoc
Santa Barbara County Animal Services is investigating an animal cruelty incident in Lompoc. They are now asking the public for help.
Amtrak launches new route connecting major US cities – and the 2-hour journey will...
A NEW Amtrak route is set to give commuters a chance to avoid rush hour traffic and highway havoc. The route is set to run daily, and won’t add any time to the lengthy commutes drivers are already making on highways. At its meeting on Thursday, the Santa Barbara...
Race for Santa Barbara County Clerk-Recorder, Assessor Underway with Melinda Greene Filing for the...
Melinda Greene launched her campaign for Santa Barbara County Clerk-Recorder, Assessor. She is a 30-year veteran with the county. The post Race for Santa Barbara County Clerk-Recorder, Assessor Underway with Melinda Greene Filing for the Post appeared first on News Channel 3-12 .

















