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The James W. Brabeck Youth Legacy Fund (JWBYLF) announced Tuesday it will expand its reach, supporting local agriculture students, as well as area food assistance programs through its participation at the upcoming Santa Barbara County Fair. The post Local organization to support agriculture students, food assistance programs through purchases at Santa Barbara County Fair appeared first on News Channel 3-12.

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – Santa Barbara City Hall began operating under new hours on Tuesday. City hall will be open from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. on Monday through Friday, with the exception of closures every other Friday and on federal holidays, according to city officials. The doors will...

VENTURA COUNTY, Calif. – An inmate at Ventura County's Pre-Trial Detention Facility was pronounced dead in his cell after he suffered from what deputies said was a medical emergency, according to the Ventura County Sheriff's Office. Deputies contacted Joshua Johnson when he appeared to be suffering from a medical...

Santa Barbara County Fire crews were assisting with a 20-acre vegetation fire at the Vandenberg Space Force Base that broke out on Tuesday afternoon. The post Downed power lines spark fire at Vandenberg Space Force Base, forward progress stopped at 50 acres appeared first on News Channel 3-12.

The Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Office has released the name of the two people killed in an Orcutt-area car accident late Saturday night. The post Authorities release names of victims killed in weekend car accident appeared first on News Channel 3-12.

GOLETA, Calif. – The city of Goleta celebrated a local resident's 100th birthday last week, with Mayor Paula Perotte attending the birthday party and awarding the woman a proclamation acknowledging the milestone. Mary Kahn celebrated her centennial birthday on June 30 with her daughter and neighbors at a small...

It’s the calm after the storm in Santa Barbara, after downtown and the waterfront celebrated the fourth in a grand style. The post Businesses and waterfront department reflect on Santa Barbara Fourth of July celebrations appeared first on News Channel 3-12.

Officers said the department use drones to help combat the use of illegal fireworks. The post Local law enforcement discuss aftermath of illegal firework bust appeared first on News Channel 3-12.

The Pierre Claeyssens Veterans Foundation brought back its free Fourth of July Star Spangled Concert on Monday, which included a performance by one of News Channel 3-12's very own. The post Pierre Claeyssens Veterans Foundation hosts free Fourth of July concert appeared first on News Channel 3-12.

ORCUTT, Calif. – Two people had to be extricated from their vehicles and sustained critical injuries after a car accident in the Orcutt area late Saturday night, according to the Santa Barbara County Fire Department. Two cars collided on Union Avenue just after 10:20 p.m. on Saturday night, leaving...

A two-vehicle car accident in the Orcutt area on Sunday morning left two people dead and four others injured. The post Car accident in Orcutt area leaves two dead, four others injured appeared first on News Channel 3-12.

SANTA MARIA, Calif. – The Santa Maria Police Department is investigating an early Sunday morning vehicle rollover accident that left the driver with major injuries. Officers received reports of the accident in the area of 200 West Betteravia Road just after 1 a.m. on Sunday, according to the police department.

An annual Fourth of July tradition in Nipomo once again brought out big crowds along many miles of community streets. The post Nipomo celebrates 4th of July with annual community-wide parade appeared first on News Channel 3-12.

The "Christmas in July" arts and crafts show returned to Santa Barbara on the Fourth of July with the Old Mission Market and Festival. The post Christmas in July arts and crafts show held in Santa Barbara appeared first on News Channel 3-12.

Lompoc has its Fourth of July event at Ryon Park the event includes live music, food trucks, games for the kids and more. The post Lompoc held its Fourth of July Family Fun Day at Ryon Park appeared first on News Channel 3-12.

The Paso Robles Police Department is investigating a big fight in downtown Paso Robles that involved over 20 juveniles on Friday night The post Paso Robles Police investigate fight between over 20 teenagers appeared first on News Channel 3-12.

PASO ROBLES, Calif. – Paso Robles Fire crews responded to four separate fires within the city's riverbed on Saturday that were all suspicious in nature, according to Paso Robles Fire and Emergency Services. The first fire was reported just before 9 a.m. near the wastewater treatment plant off Sulfer...

SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY, Calif. – The San Luis Obispo County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help in looking for a teenage girl who was reported missing on Friday. The post San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Office looking for missing teenage girl, additional photos released appeared first on News Channel 3-12.

PASO ROBLES, Calif. – Paso Robles Fire crews were able to quickly knock down a multi-family residential structure fire late Sunday night. Crews responded to Myrtlewood Drive around 10:45 p.m. on Sunday for a reported residential structure fire, according to Battalion Chief Jay Enns. Arriving crews found a fire...

The Camino Fire that broke out in a rural area near Arroyo Grande last week has been deemed 100% contained. The post Camino Fire near Arroyo Grande 100% contained appeared first on News Channel 3-12.