8 years after the Thomas Fire, survivors offer guidance to support others
VENTURA, Calif. — Eight years ago today, the devastating Thomas Fire ignited and tore through Ventura and Santa Barbara counties, killing two people. At the time, it was the largest wildfire recorded in state history. Today, survivors of the fire are sharing their recovery stories in hopes of helping...
Santa Barbara County Leads California With the Sharpest Home Price Gains
Santa Barbara recorded the sharpest rise in home prices in California, according to the latest data from the California Association of Realtors (CAR). The county posted a 26.7% increase in median home price gains in October, outpacing all other counties in the state. Santa Barbara has also been leading the...
New Family-Owned Café Opens in Downtown Santa Barbara
A new breakfast and lunch spot has opened in Santa Barbara. Noe’s Café, located at 129 E Anapamu Street across from the Sunken Garden, offers fresh coffee, homemade family recipes, and a cozy diner-style atmosphere to the city’s courthouse district. The family-owned café is now welcoming guests...
Collin Harmon: Lovebird Boutique Keeps Santa Barbara Style Personal, Thoughtful and Timeless
Lovebird Boutique has long been a beloved shopping destination for Santa Barbara locals and visitors alike. Tucked into the charming Presidio neighborhood just off State Street, the store opened in 2009 under the vision of jewelry designer Jennifer Scarbrough. Her dream was simple and heartfelt — she wanted to...
Driver suffers major injuries in crash off Highway 154
Highway 154 was closed in both directions near Lake Cachuma late Thursday afternoon after a vehicle went off the side of the road.
Former FBI agent offers perspective on case of Melodee Buzzard, child missing for months
SANTA BARBARA, Ca. (KUTV) — It's been nearly two months since 9-year-old Melodee Buzzard went missing. Jennifer Coffindaffer, a former special agent with the FBI for 25 years, said the case "has really died down in the media." "I think a lot of people are concerned," she said. "There's...
Fear of ICE activity cancels beloved California holiday parade
The decision came after parade participants voiced feeling "unsafe" due to ICE.
Teen Dies from Skateboarding Injury He Suffered on Thanksgiving. His Donated Organs Saved 7...
The family of Tayden Tomblin honored the late teen’s wishes and donated his organs. Now, they’re working on a helmet advocacy non-profit in their son’s name
Webcam captures footage of mysterious objects over California surf spot
Surfline has live cameras positioned over surf breaks around the world and before dawn Thursday one camera captured footage that appears to show mysterious objects over Ventura, Ca. “Didn’t see that on the forecast,” Surfline, a forecasting business, stated via Instagram . The footage, also visible for members...
Longtime Santa Barbara holiday parade canceled over immigration concerns
The Santa Barbara Eastside Society has canceled the 2025 Milpas Street Holiday Parade due to concerns over immigration enforcement, according to the organization's website.

















