County Leaders Planning for Cuts with ‘Daunting’ Deficit in Budget Forecast
Santa Barbara County probably won’t have a “status quo” budget next year, and departments are facing serious cuts. Health and human services agencies are being hit hard by losses in state and federal dollars, and the county forecasts a $23 million deficit for 2025-26 if it wants to maintain the same level of...
The Fish And Chips At This No-Fuss Restaurant In California Is Out-Of-This-World Delicious
There’s something magical about finding a seafood spot that doesn’t try too hard yet somehow manages to blow your taste buds into another dimension. Sea Fresh in Ojai is exactly that kind of place – an unassuming culinary treasure nestled in one of California’s most charming valleys.
Historic Ortega Park Murals Vandalized in Early December
At least two historic murals at Ortega Park on Santa Barbara’s Eastside were defaced by graffiti earlier this month. The graffiti, which was found scrawled over the park’s mural-covered structures, is consistent with references to known Westside gangs. These include the initials “WS” and “TLS,” which are listed in...
Man sentenced for hit-and-run that killed Santa Barbara father of 3
A Santa Barbara man was sentenced to state prison for a fatal hit-and-run that killed a local father of three in 2024, county prosecutors announced on Wednesday. Brock Hoffman, of Santa Barbara, was sentenced to two years in state prison after pleading guilty to a felony count of leaving the scene of an accident...
Driver dies in deadly crash in Santa Ynez
Emergency crews responded Tuesday night around 5:30 p.m. to a deadly crash on Figueroa Mountain Road.
Santa Barbara Is About to Get a Premier Pickleball Facility
Empty since the summer of 2023, the former Bed Bath & Beyond store in the Fairview Shopping Center will soon be home to a state-of-the-art pickleball facility with seven indoor courts and a host of amenities such as locker rooms, fitness equipment, ball machines, and a community lounge. Already under...
Covered California Encourages Customers to Review Their Options Before Enrollment Deadline
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) — Covered California Executive Director Jessica Altman says it’s a challenging time to navigate health insurance plans, as people are left wondering whether congress will extend the enhanced premium tax credits. “For those that are seeing these things in the news and seeing these...
First 5 Santa Barbara County Mourns Passing of Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner
In solidarity with First 5 California and their statement honoring the lives and legacies of Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner, First 5 Santa Barbara County joins in mourning the profound loss of two individuals whose shared compassion and commitment left an enduring mark on early childhood systems across...
Increased Mail Theft in Ojai Leads to Arrest of Two Los Angeles County Suspects
Location: Various mailboxes throughout Ventura County. Date & Time: 12/11/2024 @ 07:00 A.M. Unit(s) Responsible: Ojai Patrol Station, Ojai Investigations, Fillmore Patrol Station, Fillmore Investigations, Headquarters Patrol Station, Headquarters Investigations, West County Special Enforcement Unit, United States...
SpaceX Launch from Vandenberg on Wednesday Morning
SpaceX successfully launched a rocket from Vandenberg Space Force Base on Wednesday morning, December 17. The Falcon 9 rocket launched 27 Starlink satellites to low-Earth orbit from Space Launch Complex 4 East at 7:28 a.m. PT. in foggy coastal conditions. This was the 30th flight for the first stage booster...
