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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.

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...

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...

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 .

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...

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...

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...

ISLA VISTA, Calif. – Santa Barbara County Fire crews helped with a water rescue near Sands Beach on Slough Road just before 2:30 p.m. Thursday. Three kayakers nearly two miles off Coal Oil Point in Goleta called for help after their boats took on water, according to the SBCFD. None of the kayakers wore lifejackets...

Tragic Collision on Olivas Park Drive Kills 34-Year-Old Ventura Woman [Ventura, CA]. Pedestrian Fatality in Ventura Traffic Crash Ventura, CA (June 14, 2025) – A 34-year-old Ventura woman tragically lost her life after a two-vehicle collision on Olivas Park Drive. According to authorities, the fatal crash happened...

People all across the country, including here on the Central Coast, are planning demonstrations Saturday as part of the No Kings mass protest.