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Sweltering hot inland, perfect conditions by the beaches, Monday July 22nd forecast
Areas south of Point Conception will wake up to clear skies, while northern beach communities can expect patchy to dense fog. Skies clear out quickly and temperatures soar once again. Expect 60s and 70s by the beaches, 80s and 90s for the valleys and triple digits inland. We will be tracking breezy winds into the evening hours, but not up to advisory levels.
Man arrested for "cabjacking" in Santa Barbara
You’ve heard of carjackings. Well, police in Santa Barbara say they’ve solved a cabjacking. Just after 1 a.m. Friday, a taxicab driver picked up a man in downtown Santa Barbara. The driver took the man to the La Cumbre Road area, on the north side of the city. Investigators say as the man was being dropped off, he pulled out a knife and stole the cab.
Santa Barbara Finance Committee Considers Economic Development Plan to Boost Housing, Retail Tenancy and Tourism
How can Santa Barbara save downtown, erase its structural deficit and build more housing?. A partnership with the Santa Barbara South Coast Economic Chamber of Commerce might be the answer. The city of Santa Barbara is considering a formal financial partnership with the Santa Barbara South Coast Chamber of Commerce...
Crowds Enjoy Annual Woodies at the Beach Event
The 24th Annual Woodies at the Beach Show drew car enthusiasts from all over to Santa Barbara City College on Saturday. Hosted by the Santa Barbara Woodie Club, the event celebrated the unique charm and history of wooden-bodied automobiles. The club had wonderful turnout this weekend and drew car enthusiasts...
Central Coast reacts to Biden dropping out of presidential race
Sitting President Joe Biden shocked the nation with a historic decision to withdraw from his nomination as the Democratic candidate for this upcoming election Sunday. The post Central Coast reacts to Biden dropping out of presidential race appeared first on News Channel 3-12.
Summer Activities Still Hot at Goleta & Santa Ynez Valley Libraries
With more than 1,000 participants reading books and earning prizes at their local library branches, so far, the Goleta & Santa Ynez Valley Libraries, is moving into the final chapter of the 2024 Summer Reading Program, Adventure Begins at Your Library. There is just over a week left in the...
Electriq Power’s Inventory Auctioned Off for $4.9M
In the unfolding bankruptcy of Electriq Power Inc., a company that put solar panels on Santa Barbara rooftops for free, a sale of the company’s inventory stored in a San Leandro warehouse netted $4.9 million, excluding litigation claims, bankruptcy trustee Robert Furr said in an email this week. The sale represents about 7 cents on the dollar given that the original bankruptcy filing on May 3 indicated Electriq’s creditors were owed about $70 million.
Fire Damages Attic, Bedroom at Goleta Home
Fire damaged the attic and a bedroom at a home in Goleta on Saturday. Santa Barbara County firefighters responded to the incident on the 6200 block of Avenida Gorrion at approximately 5:40 p.m., county fire Capt. Mike Gray said. As they arrived, firefighters reported seeing light smoke rising from the...
Gene McKnight to lead Village Properties Commercial Group
Long-time Santa Barbara commercial real estate expert Gene McKnight has been named Director of Village Properties Commercial Group, a new division of the region’s largest independent real estate company, Village Properties. McKnight has over 39 years of experience in the commercial real estate industry, focusing on investment sales, triple-net-lease...
Former UCSB Baseball Players Drafted into 2024 Major League Baseball
UC Santa Barbara’s baseball program has become a prominent talent factory for Major League Baseball, as evidenced by the recent 2024 MLB Draft that saw six Gauchos selected, the most of any college program in California. During the three-day drafting event, Gaucho stars like Matt Ager, Ryan Gallagher, Aaron...
Wrexham and Bournemouth play to 1-1 preseason draw in front of sold out crowd at UCSB
Capacity crowd at Harder Stadium watched Wrexham and Bournemouth play to a 1-1 draw The post Wrexham and Bournemouth play to 1-1 preseason draw in front of sold out crowd at UCSB appeared first on News Channel 3-12.
Rental Mediators Providing Conflict Resolutions for Renters and Landlords
When Becky Kosovsky was in her sophomore year at UC Santa Barbara, she and her four roommates had to temporarily move out of their Isla Vista apartment because of black mold. The property manager placed Kosovsky and her roommates in a one-bedroom, one-bath apartment with only four beds for five people. Kosovsky and her roommates lived like this for a month, and while it was challenging, they dealt with it because they were told that they wouldn’t have to pay rent during this time.
July Tree of the Month: Moreton Bay Chestnut
The Moreton Bay Chestnut is a medium-sized tropical evergreen tree that bears luxurious shiny leaves and carries a broad rounded crown. Because of its distinctive beauty, it was one of the first ornamental trees introduced into the Santa Barbara area in the 1880s. Surprisingly, it is still considered a rare tree here.
As Old Spanish Days’ Fiesta Approaches, Community Leaders Offer a More Honest View of the Santa Barbara Tradition
Tens of thousands of people are about to celebrate Old Spanish Days’ “Fiesta,” in what has become Santa Barbara’s defining cultural tradition. But there are many perspectives of the five-day long event from July 31 to Aug. 4. “When the Spaniards got here, that was the...
California Wine Festival under sunshine and with a great selection of wine and cheese
The festival begins at 1 p.m. Saturday, July 20th, but for VIP, guests can enter at 12 p.m. The post California Wine Festival under sunshine and with a great selection of wine and cheese appeared first on News Channel 3-12.
Spirits of Fiesta an Enduring Legacy
[Noozhawk’s note: One in a daily series leading up to Old Spanish Days Fiesta.]. The Spirits of Fiesta represent a special place as we celebrate the 100th anniversary of Santa Barbara’s Old Spanish Days Fiesta. Each year during our beloved community festival, the Spirit of Fiesta leads in...
Dos Pueblos LL Junior All-Stars Make League History, Capture SoCal State Championship
The Dos Pueblos LL Junior All-Stars have been crowned SoCal State champions. Coming out of the losers’ bracket, DPLL overcame all odds and took down Vista American LL twice on Friday night for their fifth and sixth wins in a row to earn the SoCal State title. They are...
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