From Blankets to Bathing Suits, Clothing Connection Dresses Kids
Santa Maria-Bonita School District (SMBSD) students have benefited from the nonprofit Community Friends of Santa Barbara, which has been providing clothing to students in the Santa Maria Valley since the early 2000s through the Student Clothing Connection. Recently, 1,000 new blankets were distributed to the students...
“Red-y” or Not, Here Comes Ruby the Red Panda
The Santa Barbara Zoo is thrilled to welcome Ruby, a female red panda who arrived from Seneca Park Zoo in Rochester, NY, as part of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) Species Survival Plan (SSP). Ruby has a recommendation to breed with Raj, the Zoo’s male red panda.
Best MMA Gyms in Ventura, CA
Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) has grown in popularity over the years, attracting fitness enthusiasts and aspiring fighters alike. Whether you’re looking to get in shape, learn self-defense, or train for competition, finding the right MMA gym is crucial. Ventura, CA, offers a range of top-notch MMA gyms that cater to...
Filipino American exhibit wraps up in Santa Barbara
The exhibit, “Manongs on the Central Coast: Forming Communities Across Generations,” marks the first major historical display in Santa Barbara County centered on Filipino American immigration.
LGBTQIA+ Pride Month 2025 Continues
We’re about two weeks into National LGBTQIA+ Pride Month 2025—and the celebrations are well underway! Every June, millions of LGBTQIA+ community members and allies around the country come together to honor love, identity, equality, and progress. From vibrant parades and festivals to street-lined pride flags and...
Savoring Santa Barbara: How Sama Sama’s New Bento Boxes Celebrate Craft, Culture, and Community
Santa Barbara’s vibrant dining scene thrives on the blending of tradition and innovation—a balance that Sama Sama continues to perfect with its latest culinary endeavor: a thoughtfully crafted bento box program inspired by the bustling food stalls of Tokyo. Co-founders Ryan Simorangkir and Tyler Peek have created a...
Large items and Leftovers Picked Up as Thousands Move Out of Isla Vista
Isla Vista trash left behind is a concern during the move out weekend but efforts to do a fast pick up are underway. Some items are being donated to a fundraising sale. The post Large items and Leftovers Picked Up as Thousands Move Out of Isla Vista appeared first on News Channel 3-12 .
Immigration enforcement conduct raids on the Central Coast and detain around 40 people
Dozens of people were detained by immigration enforcement along the Central Coast on Tuesday. According to Central Coast Alliance United for a Sustainable Economy, or CAUSE, immigration agents detained at least 40 people in agricultural fields along the Central Coast. Erica Diaz-Cervantes, senior policy advocate for...
Crowds of people gathered in Santa Barbara for ‘No Kings’ protest on Saturday
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. - Numerous people gathered Saturday for the 'No Kings' protest in Santa Barbara. "I knew there was going to be a great turn out, but this is amazing," said Julio Roman, who is Executive Director at Pacific Pride Foundation "To see this sea of people from miles up to miles left, it's just...
GRAMMY Winner Trisha Yearwood Set to Rock Santa Barbara First Responders Benefit Concert
Trisha Yearwood will headline the 2025 One805LIVE! Benefit concert in Santa Barbara, California, supporting first responders and wildfire-affected musicians in the region. The event is scheduled for Sept. 20 from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. and will be held at Kevin Costner's oceanfront estate. Yearwood, a three-time Grammy...
