UPDATE: Forward progress stopped on fire along Hwy 101 south of Hwy 154
Highway 101 is closed in both directions between Highway 154 and Highway 246 in Santa Barbara County because of a brush fire.
For those experiencing homelessness in our region, these cooling packs could be a lifesaver
It’s before 10am in Santa Barbara and Todd Johnson from Good Samaritan Shelter, and his team, are unpacking bags of cooling kits ready to hand out to those who don’t have the luxury of an air-conditioned home during a heatwave. "We're mobile, so it's easier. A lot of...
Unhoused Residents React to New Rules at FARO Center in Santa Barbara
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. - The FARO Center in Santa Barbara has rolled out major changes this month, sparking concern among homeless residents and service providers. As of August 1, the center shifted to an appointment-only model under direction from the City of Santa Barbara. The change has sharply reduced daily visits...
Santa Barbara Supervisors Weigh Vaccine Gaps as Federal Policy Unravels
The bells are chiming, the kids are going back to school, and with that comes the return of germs. On Tuesday, Santa Barbara County supervisors turned their attention to vaccination rates, responding to a May 29 grand jury report that praised strong coverage in local schools but pointed to troubling blind spots.
Santa Barbara Man Convicted of Assaulting CHP Officer During Ventura DUI Arrest
A Santa Barbara man has been convicted of assaulting a California Highway Patrol (CHP) officer during a suspected DUI arrest in Ventura County. Jesse Andrew Mendoza, 20 of Santa Barbara, was convicted by a Ventura County jury on August 15, 2025, for charges stemming from a 2024 DUI arrest. Ventura...
Rosewood Miramar Managing Director Rick Fidel joins the Morning News to talk about Miramar...
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. - It's that time of year for dog owners and dog lovers to attend the Miramar Best in Show in Montecito. The 4th annual event takes place at the hotel and is hosted by Rosewood Miramar Hotel Managing Director Rick Fidel and actress, comedian and singer Jane Lynch. The Best in Show The post...
Animals in need of temporary homes due to Santa Barbara Co. shelter renovations
Santa Barbara County Animal Services is calling on the community to help find temporary or forever homes for 50 dogs from August 27 to September 30, as shelters undergo major improvements.
SpaceX Schedules Rocket Launch Friday Morning from Vandenberg
SpaceX is planning for a rocket launch from Vandenberg Space Force Base on Friday morning. The Falcon 9 rocket will carry 24 Starlink satellites into low-Earth orbit on between 8:44 a.m. – 12:44 p.m. from Space Launch Complex 4 East. “VSFB’s analysis indicates there will be no sonic boom...
People Drive From All Over California For The Chorizo Scramble At This Legendary Breakfast...
In the great breakfast landscape of Southern California, where acai bowls and avocado toasts reign supreme, there exists a humble Sherman Oaks establishment where people willingly wait in line for something far less photogenic but infinitely more satisfying: the chorizo scramble at Nat’s Early Bite. This unassuming...
Santa Barbara Police Search for Missing At-Risk Adult
The Santa Barbara Police Department is attempting to locate an at-risk missing adult that was last seen leaving his residence on Wednesday August 6th, 2025, on the 1000 block of E. Gutierrez Street in Santa Barbara. The missing adult, 35-Year-old Triston Lovin, is a white male adult, 5’11” 185lbs. with...
