False alarm: Southern California water OK to drink, city says
They city of Ventura is backtracking after what they described as a “false positive” incorrectly indicated there was gasoline in some residents’ water supply. At about 12:15 p.m. Wednesday, officials said in an alert that the previous alert was “caused by a false positive during routine testing.” “Follow-up testing...
Santa Barbara Announces Thanksgiving Closures, Special Hours, and Community Events
As Thanksgiving approaches, residents should expect a mix of closures, modified hours and community gatherings across Santa Barbara as it gears up for the holiday weekend. The County of Santa Barbara has announced that its offices will be closed on Thursday, November 27, and Friday, November 28, for Thanksgiving....
Paseo Nuevo Housing Deal to be Discussed Without Nordstrom Proposal
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – The Paseo Nuevo is preparing for holidays and visitors can already enjoy its big Christmas tree and soon shoppers will be able to visit Santa at a storefront across from Nordstrom. But like many malls it no longer has its Macy's and Nordstrom anchor stores. Many Central Coast locals...
Santa Barbara County Fire Department Celebrates Retirement of Captain Ford
The Santa Barbara County Fire Department announced the retirement of Captain Jonathan Ford after 25 years of service on Friday, November 21, 2025. “It has been an honor to serve the citizens of Santa Barbara County as a first responder for the last 35 years. l am grateful for my career at Santa Barbara County Fire...
SpaceX to Launch Transporter-15 Mission from Vandenberg This Week
SpaceX announced it will launch its Transporter-15 mission to sun-synchronous orbit from Space Launch Complex 4E (SLC-4E) at Vandenberg Space Force Base on November 26, 2025. The 57-minute launch window for the Falcon 9 rocket will begin at 10:18 a.m. PT, the company said on its website. Following stage separation,...
The Fight Over La Cumbre Country Club
••• Press release: “Santa Barbara now has its first—and only—EMS studio: EMS Body Atelier,” at 924 Anacapa Street. “Electrical muscle stimulation delivers a highly efficient, low-impact, full-body workout in just 20 minutes. […] You wear a specialized suit with embedded electrodes that sit over major muscle groups....
Ventura neighborhood warned not to use tap water after gasoline found in drinking supply
The city of Ventura warned residents in the Pierpont neighborhood not to use tap water after gasoline was found in the city's drinking water.
CHANEL’s Seasonal Boutique Pops Up in Montecito
Just in time for the holidays, Chanel is bringing a new seasonal boutique to Montecito at the Rosewood Miramar Beach. There, as of Nov. 25, the iconic fashion house is offering a luxurious retreat for guests to explore its latest Cruise 2025/26 collection. Designed with the area’s natural features in mind, the...
New Paws, New Love: Adopt Birds Today in Santa Barbara, CA
Have you been contemplating pet adoption, or simply love perusing adorable pets? A myriad of delightful pets are available for adoption at various animal shelters in the vicinity of santa barbara..
Santa Barbara’s Specially Picked Holiday Tree Has Arrived to Illuminate State Street
A 39-foot holiday tree has arrived in Santa Barbara. It will be lit up December 5th in a special event on State Street by the Arlington Theatre. The post Santa Barbara’s Specially Picked Holiday Tree Has Arrived to Illuminate State Street appeared first on News Channel 3-12 .
