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'This crime shocked our entire community,' said Santa Barbara County Sheriff
LOS ANGELES, California - A Santa Barbara County man has been indicted by a federal grand jury for a bomb attack at a courthouse in Santa Maria that injured several people. Nathaniel James McGuire, a 20-year-old from Santa Maria, faces charges including using a weapon of mass destruction, according to a press release from the United States Attorney's Office. McGuire has been in custody since his arrest in September, shortly after the attack. His arraignment is scheduled for October 25 in United States District Court in downtown Los Angeles. "The facts alleged in the indictment are disturbing," said United States...
Apartment complex fire contained to two units in Goleta
GOLETA, Calif. – Firefighters contained an apartment complex fire to two units in Old Town Goleta Tuesday afternoon. The Santa Barbara County firefighters quickly put out the fire at at 340 Rutherford Street in Goleta. Black smoke and flames could be seen coming from the building by videos shared by viewers to your NewsChannel. Crews evacuated The post Apartment complex fire contained to two units in Goleta appeared first on News Channel 3-12.
One student hospitalized and another arrested for assault with a knife after on-campus fight
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – One student was sent to the hospital and La Colina Junior High was placed on a brief shelter-in-place protocol while police searched for another student following an on-campus fight. According to Santa Barbara Unified School District, the two students were involved in a fight during lunchtime at Quetzal, an alternative junior The post One student hospitalized and another arrested for assault with a knife after on-campus fight appeared first on News Channel 3-12.
Halloween activities in Isla Vista will span several days with stronger rules and many options
The Isla Vista community is gearing up for Halloween activities both this weekend and on Halloween itself next Thursday. In recent years, the large scale party scenes have been toned down with a "Keep it Local, Keep it Safe" message. Rules on live and excessively loud music are in place under a special ordinance. The post Halloween activities in Isla Vista will span several days with stronger rules and many options appeared first on News Channel 3-12.
Campaign sign thefts cost candidates
SANTA BARBARA, Calif.-A homemade sign in Santa Barbara's San Roque neighborhood reads "Stop Sign Vandals", and it is next a sign with transposed letters against a Presidential candidate. "I think that this year there have been a lot more than we have seen in past years," said Suzanne Cohen, who serves as President of the The post Campaign sign thefts cost candidates appeared first on News Channel 3-12.
The Rhythmic Arts Project programs and founder heading East
SANTA BARBARA, Calif.-Going away parties, breakfasts, lunches and dinners are being held for the founder of The Rhythmic Arts Project known as TRAP. After decades in Santa Barbara, Eddie Tuduri is moving back to his hometown in Connecticut. "I am really excited that I am moving back to Connecticut where my family is, I have The post The Rhythmic Arts Project programs and founder heading East appeared first on News Channel 3-12.
Celebrating the ‘Indy’s Best
Best Fest was a smashing success, thanks to everyone who came to the sold-out event. If you snagged your ticket in time, you were able to join us in having delicious sips and bites from all over Santa Barbara County at the beautiful Santa Barbara Historical Museum. We had delightful...
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