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Scholarship Foundation of Santa Barbara Welcomes Five New Board Members
Press releases are posted on Independent.com as a free community service. Santa Barbara, CA — Five accomplished members of the community have been elected to the Board of Directors for the Scholarship Foundation of Santa Barbara. Anna Burnbaum is a senior associate at the law firm of Klein DeNatale...
Dangerous heat continues, excessive heat warning in effect until Wednesday
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — An Excessive Heat Warning will take effect at 11 a.m. Monday for the San Joaquin Valley and the Kern River Canyon and continues through Wednesday evening while an Excessive Heat Warning continues for the Kern County Deserts through Wednesday evening. Besides the heat, the other concern for mountain communities will be […]
USC scientists use AI to predict a wildfire’s next move
Researchers at USC have developed a new method to accurately predict wildfire spread. By combining satellite imagery and artificial intelligence, their model offers a potential breakthrough in wildfire management and emergency response. Detailed in an early study proof published in Artificial Intelligence for the Earth Systems, the USC model uses...
The Switch Up Election Series: BlackPAC director highlights ‘essential’ role of Black voters
Adrianne Shropshire began her political work as a community organizer in California, focusing on police accountability, economic justice and youth empowerment in the South Los Angeles neighborhoods. In 2016, Shropshire founded BlackPAC, an organization dedicated to educating and mobilizing African American voters. Through that work, she has designed programs to engage hundreds of thousands of…
2 found dead in vehicle on Highway 99 off-ramp in Stanislaus County; investigation underway
SALIDA – A Highway 99 off-ramp in Stanislaus County is expected to be closed for most of Sunday night after two people were found dead in a vehicle, the California Highway Patrol says. Officers responded to reports of a possible assault at about 6 p.m. on the northbound Highway 99 off-ramp at Hammett Road. When at the scene, officers found a man and woman dead in a Honda sedan parked on the shoulder, the CHP said. They have not been identified at this time. A preliminary investigation indicates it may have stemmed from a domestic violence incident earlier in the day, officers said. The Hemmett Road off-ramp is likely to stay closed for most of the night. This is in northern Salida. Officers said there is no lingering threat to the public. Anyone with information is urged to contact the CHP - Modesto unit.
The El Desfile Historico Fiesta parade in Santa Barbara will have two Grand Marshals
Old Spanish Days names Rudy Castillo (center) and Catherine Remak (right) as Grand Marshals for this years parade. It takes place Aug. 2. The post The El Desfile Historico Fiesta parade in Santa Barbara will have two Grand Marshals appeared first on News Channel 3-12.
Extreme weather in California fueling Redding's hottest July ever
Brutally hot summers are nothing new for Redding. But this summer's torch parade of blazing hot temperatures is melting the record books. So far in July, the average temperature in Redding has been about 110 degrees. That's because there have been 11 days in which the high temperature surpassed 110, according to the National Weather Service in Sacramento. ...
Brush Fire In Castaic Held To 8 Acres
A brush fire broke out Monday in Castaic near Charlie Canyon. The Harold Fire was first reported around 3:40 p.m. Monday near Tapia and Charlie Canyon Roads in Castaic. As of 4:33 p.m. forward progression of the fire has been stopped at 8 acres. No structures were damaged or threatened. Ed. Note: This is a ...
Art Exhibition Highlights Spirit of Mottainai
Artist Kathy Yoshihara is holding an exhibition, “Mottainai,” from July 27 to Sept. 14 at the Beato Gallery, Beatrice Wood Center for the Arts in Ojai. Yoshihara’s work is inspired by her Japanese American heritage and practice of mottainai, finding value in repurposing, reusing and recycling. Her sculptural ceramics are personal tributes to her ancestors and the many Japanese Americans who were incarcerated during World War II. She combines graphic knowledge to produce multimedia work in glass, ceramics and found/recycled objects.
Lake Fire 90 Percent Contained
The skies over the Santa Ynez Valley have cleared of smoke and ash as firefighters have tamed 90 percent of the Lake Fire as of Monday, July 22. Business was back to usual, said Tracy Beard with the Solvang Chamber of Commerce. “Two Wednesdays ago, the smoke lay in the valley for a couple of hours,” she said, “but the fire was 22 or 25 miles away and didn’t really affect us too much. The smoke mostly was shooting eastward.”
Miles Evans is latest East Beach Volleyball player to represent Santa Barbara in the Olympics
Dos Pueblos High School alum Miles Evans is latest East Beach volleyball player to make the Olympics The post Miles Evans is latest East Beach Volleyball player to represent Santa Barbara in the Olympics appeared first on News Channel 3-12.
Summer Cooking Camp churns out “little chefs”
Santa Barbara Middle School has partnered with Apples to Zucchini Cooking School to bring an appetizing “course” to their curious kids. The post Summer Cooking Camp churns out “little chefs” appeared first on News Channel 3-12.
COC Fall 2024 Offering Flexible Learning Options
To help students balance education with their diverse work and family responsibilities, College of the Canyons will offer a wide variety of flexible learning options during the fall 2024 semester. COC will offer Focused Classes, which are eight-week classes designed to provide students with added flexibility, speed, and information retention.
Oct. 19: Save the Date for Circle of Hope’s Annual Tea
Circle of Hope’s Annual Tea is one of Santa Clarita’s most anticipated fundraisers bringing awareness of breast cancer and raising funds to help those in our local community fighting this disease. This year’s event promises to be a spectacular event with the theme of Seas the Day.
Tehachapi police chief available at Mountain Coffee House Thursday
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Live in Tehachapi and have a question for law enforcement? Chief Richard Standridge will be providing answers at Mountain Coffee House Thursday morning. He’ll be there from 7:30 to 9 a.m. at 120 S. Mill St. for a “Coffee with the Chief” event. “I would like to welcome the community to […]
Kern officials react to Joe Biden stepping down from Presidential race
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — While this new page in American history raised many eyebrows in Kern County. Both parties say they’re ready for the election in November. “It’s probably going to be the biggest showdown in history,” Chair, Kern County Democratic Party, Chris Romo said. “Wow, well, it actually happened, here we go,” Chair, Kern […]
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