Santa Barbara CA

This weekend marks the 100th anniversary of the massive June 29, 1925 earthquake that rocked Santa Barbara. Some special events are taking place to commemorate it. The estimated magnitude 6.3 quake destroyed much of downtown Santa Barbara and killed 11 people. As the city rebuilt, it adopted the Spanish style...

Santa Barbara County District Attorney John T. Savrnoch announced that following a jury trial, Edgar Bribiescapuga, a 32-year-old resident of Santa Maria, California, was sentenced to 26 years in State Prison. Judge Dandona handed down the sentence following jury verdicts related to personally discharging a firearm...

As a property owner and member of the Downtown Santa Barbara Improvement Association (DSBIA), I am deeply concerned about State Street’s persistent decline, with sales taxes, lease rates, parking revenues, property values, and visitor numbers falling short compared to other city areas. Formed to represent downtown...

The Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station announced Friday a pair of arrests in a “jugging” investigation that spanned several counties. The crime that involves a customer being targeted after leaving a bank, often followed from a distance as they leave a branch and then robbed once at a more convenient location for...

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – The future of the Earl Warren Showgrounds is coming into focus with a 30-year Master Plan in development — but members of the equestrian community are questioning whether they will be part of that vision. The Earl Warren Showgrounds, a historic and centrally located facility, has played a...

A new multi-use building is proposed on Yanonali Street in Santa Barbara.. It is in the review process. The post New Multi-Use Building Planned Near The Santa Barbara Funk Zone appeared first on News Channel 3-12 .

Adryanna Brewer, 23, graduated from the Commercial Truck Driving Program at Allan Hancock College about a year and a half ago as the only woman in her orientation group. “I loved how convenient it was and how close it was,” Brewer said. “Before, I never knew anything about trucks … my instructor explained everything...

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. - The Santa Barbara Police Department arrested a suspect Friday who they say is the suspect in a previous assault involving a knife that left one man with a laceration to the hand. The police say the 22-year-old man was arrested after damaging a Harbor Kiosk arm with a GMC truck around The post...

As the 4th of July holiday nears, the Montecito Fire Department reminds residents that fireworks are illegal in all unincorporated areas of Santa Barbara County, including Montecito.

The Santa Barbara segment of the Highway 101 widening project has received key funding from the state. Work should be done by 2029 The post State Approves Santa Barbara Segment Funding to Finish Highway 101 Widening Project appeared first on News Channel 3-12 .