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03/01/2025

A two-year investigation has uncovered an international fraud ring tied to a Romanian criminal organization and two involved men are currently at large after posting bail.

VENTURA COUNTY, Calif. – A two-year investigation by the Ventura County District Attorney's Office Government Fraud Unit and the FBI's Los Angeles field

03/01/2025

Former U.S. Secretary of State Condeleezza Rice made timely comments at the Westmont College annual prayer breakfast about terms that would end the war in Ukraine.

Former U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice spoke about the possible end of the war in Ukraine in Santa Barbara Friday morning. Her comments came at the annual Westmont College Prayer breakfast.

03/01/2025

Goleta Valley Junior High is being recognized for enhancing new practices in wellness and education for students, named "A School to Watch."

GOLETA, Calif. – Goleta Valley Junior High is being recognized for enhancing new practices in wellness and education for students. The school is training

02/28/2025

A 41-year-old Lompoc man was arrested while on post-release community supervision for possession of 180 grams of heroin Tuesday.

LOMPOC, Calif. – A 41-year-old Lompoc man was arrested while on post-release community supervision for possession of 180 grams of heroin Tuesday. On Feb.

02/28/2025

On Friday, a $29,736 settlement was reached with Advanced Industrial Services Inc. after about 150 gallons of petroleum-contaminated wastewater was dumped into Grimes Canyon Creek by a vacuum truck operator.

VENTURA COUNTY, Calif. – On Friday, the Ventura County District Attorney's Office announced that a $29,736 settlement was reached with Advanced Industrial

02/28/2025

Happy Friday! It’s a jam-packed weekend full of community events you won’t want to miss! Here are just a few options:

Some of your favorite fairytale characters will be making a quick stop at the Santa Barbara Zoo this weekend! Kids will get a chance to meet princesses, princes, pirates, and many more at this event - along with crafts, storytimes, performances, and bounce houses!

⏰ March 1st - 2nd @ 10:00am
📍Santa Barbara Zoo

2. This local celebration brings the spirit of New Orleans to Santa Barbara! It will be a packed night with La Boheme dancers and aerialists, surprise guest artists, live music, pre-show revelry, New Orleans cuisine and beverages, crowning of the Mardi Gras Court, dancing with DJ Joseph Souza, and lighting and sound design by Islay Events.

⏰ Saturday, March 1st @ 6:00pm
📍Alhecama Theatre

3. The city of Solvang will celebrate Fastelavn – the Danish equivalent of Mardi Gras and Carnival! A Danish Hot Dog Dinner will be served with dozens of toppings to choose from. Kids can enjoy costume contests, prizes, and breaking open wooden barrels full of candy!

⏰Saturday, March 1st @ 6:00pm - 8:00pm
📍Bethania Lutheran Church

4. This four-day event will feature 21 shows across 10 different venues with top comedians from across the country! With a mix of stand-up, improv, and themed comedy showcases, it’s a must-attend event for comedy lovers.

⏰ February 27th - March 2nd @ Check for Showtimes
📍Check for Venues

5. This gem show will offer a variety of activities for kids and adults! Lots of gems and minerals to admire, and along with exhibits, dealers, silent auctions, raffles, plant sales, and more!

⏰ March 1st - 2nd @ 10:00am
📍Ventura County Fairgrounds

6. This Saturday is opening night at the Ventura Raceway! Come watch VRA Sprints and SRS, Dwarf Cars, IMCA Modified, and the Kids divisions.

⏰ Saturday, March 1st @ 5:30pm
📍Ventura Raceway

7. Known for his bold Hawaiian print shirts and larger-than-life personality, Gabriel ‘Fluffy’ Iglesias will perform this weekend in the Santa Ynez Valley!

⏰ February 28th - March 1st @ 8:00pm
📍Chumash Casino

02/28/2025

On Friday, the Department of Justice announced that Chantelle Lavergne Woods of Nipomo has been arrested on a federal criminal complaint for allegedly creating hundreds of fraudulent immigration documents.

LOS ANGELES, Calif. – On Friday, the Department of Justice announced that Chantelle Lavergne Woods of Nipomo has been arrested on a federal criminal

02/28/2025

The Land Conservancy of San Luis Obispo County (LCSLO) has completed the purchase of about 750 acres of coastal hills between Del Mar Park and Alva Paul Canyon destined for preservation as a future County park.

SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY, Calif. – The Land Conservancy of San Luis Obispo County (LCSLO) has completed the purchase of about 750 acres of coastal hills

02/28/2025

The Paso Robles Fire Department will be using the old Georgia Brown School at 525 36th Street for training this weekend.

PASO ROBLES, Calif. – The Paso Robles Fire Department will be using the old Georgia Brown School at 525 36th Street for training this weekend. The various

02/28/2025

A woman was airlifted with major injuries after crashing a vehicle into a building in the 1200 block of Mission Drive Friday morning.

SOLVANG, Calif. – A woman was airlifted with major injuries after crashing a vehicle into a building in the 1200 block of Mission Drive Friday morning.

02/28/2025

Sweet 16! Gauchos make it 16 straight wins over rival Cal Poly

UC SANTA BARBARA, Calif. - Six different Gauchos recorded double-digit scoring performances in UC Santa Barbara's romping of Cal Poly Thursday night. The

02/28/2025

Gauchos edge Cal Poly in women’s basketball

SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif- The UC Santa Barbara Women's Basketball team (17-11, 11-7 Big West) got their revenge on Cal Poly (11-16, 6-11 Big West) on

02/28/2025

Social media has become an integral part of modern life, but excessive use can lead to addiction and negatively impact mental health, experts warn.

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — Social media has become an integral part of modern life, but excessive use can lead to addiction and negatively impact mental

02/28/2025

Well-known Santa Maria businessman and philanthropist Jim Glines has died at the age of 82-years-old.

SANTA MARIA, Calif. - Well-known Santa Maria businessman and philanthropist Jim Glines has died at the age of 82-years-old. The cause of death is not

02/28/2025

The man who was stabbed on Wilson Avenue Sunday and later died from his injuries has been identified as 26-year-old Eugenio Lopez Ramirez of Oxnard Thursday.

OXNARD, Calif. – The man who was stabbed on Wilson Avenue Sunday and later died from his injuries has been identified as 26-year-old Eugenio Lopez Ramirez

02/28/2025

Administrators from the Santa Maria Bonita School District conducted a walk-through of six elementary schools this week this see teachers in action and in person.

SANTA MARIA, Calif. - Six elementary schools in Santa Maria were visited by district administrators this week. The Santa Maria Bonita school district

02/27/2025

A Santa Barbara jury has found local security company owner and part-time TV host Craig Case guilty on 63 of his 64 charged counts Thursday.

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – A Santa Barbara jury has found local security company owner and part-time TV host Craig Case guilty on 63 of his 64 charged counts