Police Shutdown Broadway After Incident at DUJan 28, 2012 | 4:02 amSANTA MARIA, Calif. -? Police have shut down part of Broadway street between Alvin and Bunny early Saturday morning.
The City of Paso Robles Won't Comment On AlleJan 27, 2012 | 10:00 pmThe City of Paso Robles is not commenting on allegations against the Police Chief recently reported? by the online news source Cal Coast News.
Cold Spring Bridge Work To ContinueJan 27, 2012 | 10:00 pmStarting Monday, work is scheduled to begin during the overnight hours on the Cold Spring Bridge suicide barrier.
CA State Supreme Court Approves District LineJan 27, 2012 | 5:00 pmUnless there's a change by voters, the lines are set for the 19th Senate District in Santa Barbara and Ventura Counties.
Elementary Students Play The BluesJan 27, 2012 | 5:00 pmStudents at Santa Barbara's Monroe Elementary School were feeling the blues today and came away with a smile on their face.
UCSB Welcomes Harding StudentsJan 27, 2012 | 3:30 pmElementary School students put on t-shirts that with the words; "I'm going to college," and headed to UCSB today.
Suicide Bridge Overnight Construction Begins Jan 27, 2012 | 1:30 pmA project to install a suicide barrier on the Cold Spring Bridge on Highway 154 will continue with overnight work Jan. 30.
Restaurants Serve up Film Feast for Film FestJan 27, 2012 | 8:00 amMany Santa Barbara restaurants in the downtown and theater district are serving up special menus during the International Film Festival. The Downtown Organization encouraged the uniquely crafted dishes, and specially priced meals to encourage guests to dine before or after some of the film festival events.
SBIFF Day Two EventsJan 27, 2012 | 7:30 amDay two of the Santa Barbara International Film Festival is set to bring out celebrities and movie buffs a like.
The Baseball Hot Stove Is LitJan 27, 2012 | 11:03 pmSanta Barbara -- The Santa Barbara Foresters and UCSB gathered at Earl Warren Showgrounds Friday night to officially usher in the baseball season.
Second Half Surge Can't Lift GauchosJan 27, 2012 | 12:30 amUCSB -- Despite a stellar second half of play, the UCSB women's basketball team couldn't overcome a poor first half effort as the Gauchos fell to UC Davis Thursday night 51-47.
Chargers Edge Dons In First Place MatchupJan 27, 2012 | 12:30 amGoleta -- As expected it was a back and fourth battle between the Dos Pueblos and Santa Barbara girls water polo teams, but in the end the Chargers take over sole possession of first place in Channel League, beating the Dons 9-8.
Dons Hold Off Late Royals Surge In Key ChanneJan 26, 2012 | 12:02 amA capacity crowd was on hand Wednesday night at Santa Barbara High, as the Dons and Royals clashed for a second time this season. The result of the second game was the same as the first, a win for Santa Barbara.
Saturday Sweetness For GauchosJan 15, 2012 | 12:02 amUCSB junior forward Sweets Underwood scored the Gauchos first eight points and finished with a team-high 16, as the UCSB women's basketball team notched an impressive 63-43 win over struggling UC Riverside.
UCSB Starts Three-Game Homestand With WinJan 15, 2012 | 12:02 amOrlando Johnson had a game-high 15 points as the UCSB men's basketball team began a three-game homestand with a 74-56 win over UC Irvine.
UCSB Volleyball Takes Sixth In TourneyJan 8, 2012 | 12:00 amAfter a split in the first day of the UCSB/Asics Invitational, the UCSB men's volleyball team fell to BYU to finish sixth place in the tournament.
Westmont Basketball Teams Continue To RollJan 8, 2012 | 12:00 amThe Westmont College women's basketball team is off to its best start in school history and improved to 14-1 with a 67-63 win over San Diego Christian on Saturday. Meanwhile the men's team improved to 11-2 overall after rolling over San Diego Christian 86-61.
Ventura, Santa Barbara and D.P. Notch TOC WinDec 28, 2011 | 7:00 pmAfter a tough second round for Santa Barbara-area schools, round three of the Santa Barbara Tournament of Champions was a nice rebound for some. Ventura was also able to advance to Friday's championship game.
Gauchos Drop Third StraightDec 28, 2011 | 7:00 pmDespite 22 points from both Orlando Johnson and James Nunnally, the UCSB men's basketball team can't overcome BYU, as the Gauchos fell to the Cougars 89-75 in Provo, UT.
Person of Interest Name ReleasedJan 27, 2012 | 11:34 pmKENNEWICK, Wa.- Kennewick Police have arrested 28-year-old Adam Ryan Williams on homicide charges in the death of 87-year-old Viola Williams.
Person of Interest Name ReleasedJan 27, 2012 | 8:00 pmKENNEWICK, Wa.- Kennewick Police have arrested 28-year-old Adam Ryan Williams on homicide charges in the death of 87-year-old Viola Williams.
Person of Interest Name ReleasedJan 27, 2012 | 7:30 pmKENNEWICK, Wa.- Kennewick Police have arrested 28-year-old Adam Ryan Williams on homicide charges in the death of 87-year-old Viola Williams.
Former Portland cop sentenced to ten years inJan 27, 2012 | 7:00 pmKENNEWICK, Wash. -- A former Portland police officer will spend ten years in prison for trying to lure teenagers in Columbia Park into performing sex acts for him.
Tri-Cities Family ExpoJan 27, 2012 | 6:30 pmThe 6th annual Tri-Cities Family Expo at the?TRAC in Pasco is bigger than ever.
Cal Coast News reports accounts of sexual misJan 27, 2012 | 6:30 pmThe allegations can only be described as shocking. In a Cal Coast News two year investigation, reporter Karen Velie said at least 8 current and former officers have gone to her with first hand accounts of alleged sexual misconduct by Chief Lisa Solomon.
Tulare County man facing vehicle burglary chaJan 27, 2012 | 6:00 pmA Tulare County man faces charges on the Central Coast for allegedly burglarizing vehicles in two local cities.Pismo Beach Police say 29-year-old Stephen Glispey was caught on surveillance camera burglarizing a vehicle at the Pismo Beach Athletic Club at about 10:45 p.
Morro Bay man returns home after serving in IJan 27, 2012 | 4:30 pmA local soldier returns to the Central Coast Friday night, and his family would like the community's support.Sergeant Kyle Roberts is an Airborne Paratrooper in the Army.
Sentencing delayed for woman convicted of kilJan 27, 2012 | 1:30 pmA San Luis Obispo Superior Court judge delayed sentencing Friday for the woman convicted of hitting and killing CHP Officer Brett Oswald in 2010.Kaylee Weisenberg has been given a new attorney, because her former attorney, Tom McCormick had to step down due to illness.
Fire danger up as Santa Ana winds hit CaliforJan 27, 2012 | 8:30 amLOS ANGELES (AP) - Gusty Santa Ana winds are sweeping parts of Southern California as a high-pressure system continues to bring hot, dry weather and extreme fire danger. The National Weather Service has issued red-flag warnings through Saturday afternoon for mountains and valleys.
Calif. Supreme Court to rule on new Senate maJan 27, 2012 | 8:00 amSACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) - A group of Republicans will find out if they have succeeded in blocking newly drawn state Senate maps from being used in this year's elections.
Hundreds to take steps toward a cure for muscJan 27, 2012 | 6:00 am This Saturday, January 28, hundreds of people will take steps in Santa Maria toward finding a cure for muscular diseases.The Muscular Dystrophy Association is holding its annual Muscle Walk at Waller Park starting at 11 am.
Woman convicted of killing CHP Officer Brett Jan 26, 2012 | 8:30 pmThe local woman convicted of murder in connection with a crash that killed California Highway Patrol Officer Brett Oswald is scheduled to learn her sentence Friday.Kaylee Weisenberg was found guilty of murder and gross vehicular manslaughter for the June 2010 crash.
Transients arrested for residential, commerciJan 26, 2012 | 8:30 pmTwo transients are in jail, after police said they found stolen property and illegal narcotics linked to the suspects.According to police, Ryan Krebs and Courtney Carsonza were keeping some of the items in a storage facility.
Fire danger up as Santa Ana winds hit CaliforJan 27, 2012 | 8:00 amLOS ANGELES (AP) - Gusty Santa Ana winds are sweeping parts of Southern California as a high-pressure system continues to bring hot, dry weather and extreme fire danger. The National Weather Service has issued red-flag warnings through Saturday afternoon for mountains and valleys.
Thursday morning weather forecastJan 26, 2012 | 7:30 amToday: Sunny, with highs mainly in the 70s and low 80s. North northeast wind between 10 and 15 mph.
Wednesday morning weather forecastJan 25, 2012 | 8:30 amToday: Sunny, with a highs in the 60s and 70s. North northeast wind between 10 and 15 mph.
No rain in sight for the next weekJan 24, 2012 | 5:30 pmTonight, you can expect mostly clear skies. Lows will drop into the 40s to lower 50s with north to northeast winds at 15 to 25 miles per hour.
Highs and Lows for Tuesday, January 24Jan 24, 2012 | 5:30 pmArroyo Grande 65/43Atascadero 57/37CA Valley 50/44Cambria 58/41Cayucos 60/47Corbett Canyon 64/43Cuyama 50/44Goleta 65/41Grover Beach 63/44Hearst Castle 55/41Lompoc 64/41Los Osos 65/44Morro Bay 63/47Nipomo 62/43Oceano 69/42Orcutt 63/44Paso Robles 60/40Pismo Beach 64/43San Luis Obispo 65/46Santa Barbara 66/48Santa Margarita 59/38Santa Maria 64/41Santa Ynez 66/36Shell Beach64]Solvang 68/36Templeton 59/37Vandenberg 57/49Permalink| Comments.
Highs and Lows for Monday, January 23rdJan 23, 2012 | 10:30 pmArroyo Grande 60/50Atascadero 59/48CA Valley 51/46Cambria 55/51Cayucos 56/51Corbett Canyon 55/47Cuyama 53/47Goleta 56/49Grover Beach 59/46Hearst Castle 51/43Lompoc 57/50Los Osos 58/52Morro Bay 58/46Nipomo 59/49Oceano 61/50Orcutt 55/49Paso Robles 59/48Pismo Beach 57/50San Luis Obispo 59/50Santa Barbara 57/50Santa Margarita 56/48Santa Maria 58/50Santa Ynez 54/46Shell Beach 57/50Solvang 58/48Templeton 57/48Vandenberg 55/51Permalink| Comments.
24 Hour Rainfall TotalsJan 23, 2012 | 6:30 pm*All measurements are in inches.Arroyo Grande .
Sunny week ahead on the Central CoastJan 23, 2012 | 6:30 pmAfter some much-needed rain, it appears to be a dry week ahead. Clouds will stick around tonight, then clear out.
Rockfall closes major road into Yosemite parkJan 23, 2012 | 3:00 pmYOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK, Calif. (AP) - A rockfall has closed off indefinitely a major access road into Yosemite National Park.
Rockfall closes major road into Yosemite parkJan 23, 2012 | 3:00 pmYOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK, Calif. (AP) - A rockfall has closed off indefinitely a major access road into Yosemite National Park.
Obama Says Economic Progress Must Be Allowed Jan 24, 2012 | 9:00 pmPresident Barack Obama says "the defining issue of our time" is keeping the American dream alive by giving everyone a fair shot. Obama is proposing that people earning $1 million or more should pay a minimum tax rate of 30 percent.
Residents Respond To Proposed Oil Expansion PJan 19, 2012 | 7:00 pmIt was a packed council chambers at Carpinteria City Hall as residents sounded off on an oil project that's been in the works for more than a decade.
Gov. Brown To Propose Repeal Animal Shelter HJan 16, 2012 | 6:30 pmAs part of the budget solution to fill a $13 billion gap, Gov. Jerry Brown is expected to propose a repeal of the Hayden Law which requires animal shelters to keep dogs and cats for a longer period of time before euthanizing them.
Denunzio Case Moved To North Santa Barbara CoJan 13, 2012 | 5:30 pmCiting heavy media exposure in the DUI case involving a Santa Barbara resident, a change of venue motion filed by the Santa Barbara District Attorney's Office was granted Friday. All future proceedings involving Tony Denunzio will be held in Santa Maria.
Cottage Unveils New Wing To MediaJan 6, 2012 | 7:00 pmIt took four years to build, but on Friday Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital unveiled its brand new state of the art wing and with it the hospital will take a quantum leap in medical care.
Judge Rules Against PG&EJan 5, 2012 | 5:30 pmA judge with the California Public Utilities Commission denied a request by PG&E to use $80 million of customer money to pay for the process of re-licensing the plant for another 20 years.
Citizens March After Violent "Hate Crime" AttJan 4, 2012 | 5:30 pmThe search continues for three suspects who allegedly committed a "hate crime" on two men Sunday morning in downtown Santa Barbara. The violent attack left both men with wounds, and one with a serious gash to his head.
Montecito Motors Owners Make Court AppearanceDec 29, 2011 | 6:00 pmFour members of a Santa Barbara accused of a multitude of felonies including grand theft, embezzlement and tax evasion made an appearance in court on Thursday.
Foodbank of Santa Barbara County Still SeekinDec 28, 2011 | 4:00 pmWith a week to go until Christmas, Foodbank of Santa Barbara County is looking for your donations to help families throughout the county in need.