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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...
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.
San Simeon Community Service District administrator misleads board
The interim general manager for the San Simeon Community Service District misled his board at their July meeting claiming he had collected all sewage processing payments from Hearst Castle, one of California State Parks most profitable properties. However, for more than a year, State Parks has not paid San Simeon...
Cat of the Week: Sammy
Hi there! My name is Sammy and I’m at the Santa Maria Campus. I’m a 6 year old, female, domestic longhair who came to SB Humane in search of a new caring home. I might be a bit shy, but there’s one thing that always brings me out of my shell-churros! I can’t resist those tasty treats. Once I’m feeling comfortable and safe, I’ll show you just how loving and affectionate I can be.
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...
Mr. Morro Bay turns 99, still slings it
Editor’s Note: The following series, “Life in Radically Gentrifying Cayucos by the Sea,” to be posted biweekly includes the notes, thoughts, and opinions of an original American voice: author Dell Franklin. Franklin’s memoir, “The ballplayer’s Son” is currently on Amazon. I emailed Bill...
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...
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.
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...
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...
Wildfires: 1 home burned as flames descends on a Southern California neighborhood
RIVERSIDE, Calif. (AP) — At least one home burned Sunday when flames descended on a Southern California neighborhood as wildfires popped up across the state amid soaring temperatures. Evacuations were ordered when the Hawarden Fire grew to more than 230 acres (93 hectares) and spread to a residential area...
This Popular California City Was Declared as the ‘MOST DANGEROUS’ in the State Due to an Alarming Rise in Crime Rates and Violence
According to recent crime figures and examinations, San Bernardino, California is the state’s “Most Dangerous City”. This designation raises serious concerns about regional safety, as San Bernardino deals with high crime rates and growing violence. The city, which has long suffered from economic and social issues, is...
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