Santa Barbara CA

Sunday marked two months since Melodee Buzzard, 9, was last seen, and while investigators say the case remains active, limited public updates have left family and neighbors searching for answers.

Even though we live in Goleta, the Goleta Old Town Holiday Parade is the one holiday parade we had never attended! Until now! We rode our bicycles over to Old Town Goleta and waited for the parade to begin. Here are my many photos. Here are my videos. Rhythmic Gymnastics...

Press releases are posted on Independent.com as a free community service. During the 13th annual Santa Barbara County Veterans Stand Down in October, 427 veterans received services – including 69 unhoused veterans. The event, held during the course of one day at the Santa Maria Fairpark, included access to...

Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Ojai, CA – A magnitude 3.4 earthquake struck Ventura County early Tuesday morning, shaking areas near Ojai and surrounding communities, according to seismologists. According to the U.S. Geological Survey...

Sometimes the most extraordinary culinary experiences hide in the most unassuming places, tucked away from the flashy food scene and Instagram hotspots. Sea Fresh in Ojai is exactly that kind of hidden treasure – a seafood haven where locals and in-the-know visitors flock for some of the most spectacular oysters...

At least two Santa Barbara fire stations need upgrades. An urgent need to study options and solutions is underway. The post Santa Barbara City Fire Services in Urgent Need of Upgrades appeared first on News Channel 3-12 .

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) — Many shoppers are sad to see the Isla Vista Food Coop’s Santa Barbara location close down. “I mean, it's just sad to see something so good go. It's obviously so good for the community to have this little thing on the side of the street,” said local shopper Atalia Zahrndt. The post...

Want to see a rocket launch from Southern California before Christmas? You may have to wake up pretty early for your only chance. SpaceX has just one more mission scheduled so far for the remainder of December from the Vandenberg Space Force Base in Santa Barbara County. For the sixth time this month alone , a Falcon...

VENTURA, Calif. (KEYT) — As colder temperatures settle into the region, the Ventura Foul Weather Service is stepping in to provide critical support for people experiencing homelessness. The program is offering overnight shelter and warm meals to help individuals stay safe during potentially dangerous weather...

SANTA MARIA, Calif. (KEYT) – New state laws will bolster student protection policies at schools and higher education institutions. Educators say they feel validated. Since March, the nation has seen a significant increase in immigration enforcement. Locally, some Santa Barbara county cities and school districts are...