Santa Barbara CA

Residents voiced concerns about overnight rocket noise and potential property impacts during a packed community forum Feb. 20, as U.S. Space Force leaders hosted the first Vandenberg Mission Update speaker series at the DeWees Community and Senior Center. The forum, outlining the base’s expanding role in national...

Meet Pumba, a 2-year-old bundle of energy and charm who is ready to find his forever home. This playful, social pup shines in playgroup and loves interacting with other dogs. Pumba is especially people-friendly and is always eager for attention and affection. With his silly, goofy personality, he’s sure to bring...

Authorities are warning parents and teens about the dangers of social media direct messages after arresting a 23-year-old Oxnard man for allegedly meeting an underage girl for sex. Ramiro Hernandez was taken into custody by Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office detectives at his home on Feb. 26 following an...

Santa Barbara County’s Board of Supervisors unanimously approved updates to Isla Vista’s waste collection law on Tuesday. That change will mean that property owners and landlords will need to provide larger trash bins. They’ll also have to take over managing a waste service account: one per “residential parcel.” The...

A stabbing at Santa Barbara City College last week set off an investigation that culminated with. the arrest of two teens following a police pursuit in Ventura. According to Santa Barbara Police Department spokesman Sgt. Bryan Kerr, the incident began. around 4:48 p.m. on February 18 near the college’s East...

The Ventura Police Department released its 2025 year-end crime statistics, showing a 12.3% decrease in overall crime compared to 2024. The report highlights major drops in property and society-related crimes.

A non-profit organization is offering zero-interest emergency loans to residents of Ventura and Santa Barbara Counties affected by the recent heavy rains. The loans are available for households and small businesses facing unexpected repair costs. "Maybe your roof was leaking or your windows were leaking or some other...

Two Santa Barbara County teens were arrested Monday afternoon after allegedly ramming a Ventura police patrol car with a stolen vehicle and leading officers on a pursuit that ended outside Ventura High School. The incident began around 2:09 p.m. when Ventura Police officers located a stolen vehicle parked in the...

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – A proposed ordinance that would adjust the tax rates on cannabis businesses in the city of Santa Barbara is under consideration. The topic was on the agenda at a special Finance Committee meeting on Tuesday. "The city council directed staff to look at potentially raising the cannabis...

On a windy February day, protesters gathered in downtown Santa Barbara with blue and yellow Ukrainian flags wrapped around their shoulders and held high in the air. This Tuesday, February 24, will mark the four-year anniversary of Russia’s violent invasion of Ukraine. Around 50 people rallied on the corner of Anacapa...