From health screenings to haircuts, a free event brings community programs together in Santa...
The CommUnify 211 Community Day celebration brings community services together in one place. "It's a resource for any kind of health services you can think of," said Alejandra Enciso, the 211 Santa Barbara County program manager. She said there's everything from health screenings to haircuts at the free event....
Sprawling Spanish-Style Hope Ranch Estate Hits the Market for the First Time in 50...
A sprawling Spanish-style estate in Santa Barbara’s Hope Ranch has hit the market for the first time in 50 years. Located at 3978 Laguna Blanca Drive, the two-story home sits on 1.23 acres and spans 8,735 square feet, offering 12 bedrooms, 11 and a half bathrooms, and a range of indoor and outdoor amenities,...
New Details Emerge in UCSB Student Liz Hamel’s Fatal Fall
New details have emerged in the death of University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB) student Elizabeth “Liz” Hamel, the 18-year-old freshman who died on campus after a tragic accident on February 14, 2025. On April 30, 2025, the University of California Police Department (UCPD) announced it had identified...
SLO County task force arrest six in human trafficking case
CENTRAL COAST, Calif. (KEYT) – The San Luis Obispo County Anti-Human Trafficking Task Force arrested six people as part of its annual Operation Reclaim and Rebuild participation. The task force rescued three women, including a victim under the age of 18, during the operation, according to the SLO County DA's Office....
Sheriff’s Deputy Busted for Embezzlement
A Santa Barbara Sheriff’s Department custody sergeant is accused of stealing thousands of dollars. Investigators allege that 34-year-old Segun Ogunleye of Ventura fraudulently reported working. shifts he never performed, improperly collecting more than $175,000 in pay dating back to 2023. According to Santa Barbara...
Rain, chilly weather in store for Southern California. Here’s when and where
Cooler weather is on tap for the Los Angeles area, with rain possible next week, according to the National Weather Service.
Ventura Music Scene Feb 4 – Feb 17
I’m sorry to have to squash the rumors, but Mark Hartley has no intention of reopening the Watermark anytime soon though painstaking efforts have been made to restore the woodwork and opulence of its former heyday. The venue will continue as a rental space for special events just in case you’re interested. The rumors...
City reviews status of proposed 18-story housing project on Ogan Road, invites public comment
The city of Carpinteria is continuing its review of an application for a proposed 18-story, 130-unit multifamily housing development at 5115 Ogan Road, after determining that the project application remains incomplete following multiple submittals. In a notice dated Jan. 8, The city’s Principal Planner Bret McNulty...
Three suspects arrested for Wednesday cannabis grow burglary
Three suspects have been arrested in connection with the Wednesday morning burglary of a Carpinteria cannabis farm, according to the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Department’s Public Information Officer Raquel Zick. The names of the suspects are not currently available, Zick said. The cannabis farm is located on...
Morning Film Fans are the First in the New McHurley Film Center
Early morning film fans are the first in the McHurley Film Center. About 25 films will be shown each day during the Santa Barbara International Film Festival. The post Morning Film Fans are the First in the New McHurley Film Center appeared first on News Channel 3-12 .
