Santa Barbara CA

Freedom Trax takes the mobility challenged to the beach. Several were at Leadbetter Beach prior to the rain. The post Freedom Trax Ends the Year with a Trip to the Beach for the Mobility Challenged appeared first on News Channel 3-12 .

From an oceanfront bluff on the Mesa to the meandering gardens of a historic Moody Sisters cottage in Montecito, this year’s Make Myself at Home column took us inside some truly memorable spaces. We’re grateful to the homeowners who opened their doors, the professionals who shared their expertise, and our readers who...

A Ventura woman was arrested Saturday afternoon after leading officers on a vehicle pursuit involving a reported stolen truck. At approximately 4:00 p.m. on Saturday December 27th, officers with the Ventura Police Department observed a vehicle on Loma Vista Road that had been reported stolen earlier in the day....

SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif.(KEYT) The Environmental Defense Center (EDC) attorneys, including Chief Counsel Linda Krop, have been working during the holidays to stop Sable Offshore Corporation from restarting the Line 901 pipeline that was owned by Plains All American when corrosion led to the Refugio Oil Spill in...

A Summerland road closure is linked to the heavy rain. A hillside in that area is sliding. The post Additional Rain Brings Impact Worries with Saturated Hills appeared first on News Channel 3-12 .

As California braces for another round of winter storms during the New Year’s holiday, Governor Gavin Newsom announced on December 30, 2025, that the state is taking action to prepare for potentially hazardous conditions, including impacts expected across Santa Barbara County foothill areas, Ventura County and other...

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) - Levi Oakes got Santa Barbara High School off to a fast start while Owen Horn gave the Dons a strong finish as they beat Oakland Tech 61-54 to finish 4-0 at their own tournment. The Dons went 4-0 at the Santa Barbara Holiday Classic and improve to 8-6 overall. Horn The post Dons are...

Rob Reiner films, a Led Zeppelin tribute concert and a love songs-themed night are on The Alcazar Theatre’s early 2026 line-up. The theater kicks off 2026 with a celebration of Rob Reiner’s films on the second week of January; A Led ZepAgain, a Led Zeppelin tribute concert on Jan. 17; and Beyond Laurel Canyon: Love...

Just in time for your new year’s reading list, architect Robert Ooley is out with a new book, A Guide to Santa Barbara: Architecture and Points of Interest. As he reminds us, the city’s rich history, architectural beauty and cultural diversity explain why Santa Barbara stands apart. A...

Highway 1 near Orcutt in Santa Barbara County has reopened in both directions after being closed for several days due to flooding followed by recent holiday storms. According to Caltrans Central Coast District 5, the stretch of Highway 1 between Solomon Road and Black Road reopened at 10:05 a.m. on December 29, 2025.