Santa Barbara CA

A man already wanted on multiple felony warrants triggered a tense, multi-day search in Santa. Barbara County after allegedly ramming a deputy’s patrol vehicle and fleeing on foot. According to Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Department Public Information Officer Raquel. Zick, the incident unfolded shortly after 6 p.m. April...

SANTA BARBARA COUNTY,CA — April 26, 2026 –– Two shootings in northern Santa Barbara County are at the center of a felony case now involving a loaded handgun found on a high school campus which led to the arrests of two students on charges of attempted murder.

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — Food lovers across the Central Coast can take advantage of special dining deals as Santa Barbara Restaurant Week gets underway. With rising dining costs in 2026, the week-long event is giving locals a chance to enjoy prix-fixe menus at a more affordable price point while supporting area restaurants.

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) People packed the Santa Barbara City Council Chambers and the overflow area to hear the final item on the agenda. They arrived early to see the draft State Street Master Plan presentation by Stefanos Polyzoides of Moule & Polyzoides of Pasadena. "The decisions that are made today will have importance for The post Santa Barbara City Council votes to receive Draft...

Authorities identified the teenager who died in a solo-vehicle crash off Highway 101 near Ventura on April 26. Anoush Apfelthaler, 18, was from Thousand Oaks, according to the Ventura County Medical Examiner's Office. He died of blunt force head, neck and thoracic injuries and his death was ruled an accident. Apfelthaler was driving a Tesla on the 101 south of Seacliff around 9...

VENTURA, Calif. (KEYT) Business owners are pushing the Ventura City Council to reopen the closed protons of Main and California Streets. For the second week in a row they took part in public comments. They also held signs. Business owners inside and near the closure on California and Main said it may have worked during COVID The post Business owners urge Ventura to reopen...

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) - The Santa Barbara County Jail is hosting a ceremony Tuesday honoring those who have rebuilt after incarceration. Leaders will recognize graduates from college courses and a unique recovery group. The event underscores the urgent push for second chances through education. The Latest Breaking News, Weather Alerts, Sports and More Anytime The post Santa Barbara County Jail Ceremony Highlights One-of...

A newly installed signal light is expected to help manage the traffic coming from Highway 101 in the updated construction zone at the Hermosillo exit in Santa Barbara. Some drivers have had issues with the new flow. The post New Signal Light Installed to Manage Hwy 101 Construction Traffic appeared first on News Channel 3-12 .

SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif. (KEYT) – A phone outage is impacting carriers countywide and emergency lines in the northern parts of Santa Barbara County are being routed through the Sheriff's Office Communications Center. According to the Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Office, there are currently no interruptions for those calling...

The Santa Barbara County Search and Rescue (SBCSAR) safely rescued two women in an overnight operation after being stranded during hiking in McCoy Canyon west of Goleta. The hikers, who began their trip on Sunday afternoon from Lizard’s Mouth on West Camino Cielo, were planning to come down from McCoy Canyon to their home in Goleta after believing a trail would lead them out...