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Bowl of Thanks benefits Food Share

VENTURA, Calif. (KEYT) Members of the Ventura County Potter's Guild are showing off their hand made pottery at the 5th Annual Bowl of Thanks & Ventura Pottery Market in Ventura Harbor Village. Each bowl purchased comes with tastings at restaurants in the harbor including; The Greek, Andria's Seafood and Brophy Bros. The artists also have holiday The post Bowl of Thanks benefits Food Share appeared first on News Channel 3-12 .

Ventura, CA · 8h

VC Star | Ventura County Star

2 Palmdale men arrested after theft, police standoff in Simi Valley

Two Palmdale men were arrested on Nov. 3 after they allegedly stole from a Walmart in Simi Valley and had a standoff with police at a nearby gas station. Officers with the Simi Valley Police Department responded to the theft at 255 E. Cochran St. around 7:40 p.m., according to a police department news release. A witness at the store said that two suspects broke a display, stole power tools and brandished a baton while threatening a member of loss prevention staff when confronted, police said. The two then allegedly fled the scene in a vehicle towing a travel trailer, police said. The vehicle stopped at the Arco gas station on the corner of Madera Road and Los Angeles Avenue. After police confronted the men at the gas station, one of them turned himself over to police, while the other man barricaded himself inside the travel trailer and refused to come out, officials said. The police department shut down nearby roads and dispatched additional officers to help with the standoff. The man was arrested after he eventually left the trailer around 9:06 p.m., and the stolen property was recovered. The men, aged 44 and 48, were arrested on suspicion of

Simi Valley, CA · 13h

Santa Barbara Independent

Sleeping Bag Drive for those Experiencing Homelessness

Press releases are posted on Independent.com as a free community service. (SANTA BARBARA, Calif.) – More than 2,400 people are experiencing homelessness in Santa Barbara County. To help individuals and families stay warm this winter, the Santa Barbara County Public Defender’s Office is collecting new and like-new donations of:

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Teresa Russell remembers her mother with music

OXNARD, Calif. (KEYT) Local musician Teresa Russell performed at her mother's Celebration of Life on Nov. 3. Pat Russell often performed with Teresa. In addition to being a singer, Pat Russell helped her late son Michael become a decorated Special Olympics golfer following a brain tumor diagnosed while he was in college. People filled the Channel The post Teresa Russell remembers her mother with music appeared first on News Channel 3-12 .

Oxnard, CA · 8h

Noozhawk

Farmers, Ranchers Seek to End Steelhead Critical-Habitat Status for Santa Maria River

Three Santa Barbara County groups representing farmers and ranchers have asked a federal agency to remove the Santa Maria River’s designation as critical habitat for the Southern California steelhead amid a debate over whether the endangered fish exists in the waterway. The Coalition of Labor, Agriculture & Business–Santa Barbara...

Santa Barbara County, CA · 15h

Santa Barbara Independent

Santa Barbara Half Marathon Road Closures and Race Day Guide: What Residents and Visitors Need to Know for Sunday, November 8

Santa Barbara, Calif. (November 5, 2026) – The Santa Barbara Half Marathon presented by HOKA & 5K will bring more than 7,500 runners to the waterfront, Funk Zone and downtown on Sunday, November 8. Rolling road closures and temporary traffic patterns will be in place across the course, with the heaviest impact between 5:30am and 8:30am, especially along the waterfront.

Santa Barbara, CA · 2d

thesportingtribune.com

The Sporting Tribune Southern Section Division 1 Playoff Preview

The high school regular season is over! Now the California Interscholastic Federation postseason brackets begin! The Southern Section, which makes up Ventura, Los Angeles, Orange County, San Gabriel Valley, and some parts of San Bernardino County, is the biggest competitive region in the state- one of the biggest sections in the country. There are 14 different brackets representing different levels of play. The Division 1 playoff features eight of the best teams in the country, highlighted by previous national champions St. John Bosco, Santa Margarita, Mater Dei, and Sierra Canyon. There are treasures of Division 1 talent playing in this playoff. I can't wait to break it all down. Those four matchups are scheduled for Friday, Nov. 13, one week after the other Southern Section divisions begin postseason play. Here's an early preview.

San Bernardino County, CA · 1d

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Judge rejects Bridge bid to dismiss charges, denies request to move trial to Santa Barbara

A Lompoc judge on Thursday rejected council member Steve Bridge’s effort to throw out criminal charges against him, while also refusing a prosecution request to move the trial to Santa Barbara, keeping the case in the North County for now. Judge Juan Higuera issued the rulings following arguments over...

Lompoc, CA · 2d

MaxPreps

Football Recap: Moorpark's Victory on Friday Extends Winning Streak to Five + How To Watch

Moorpark had won four straight games and Brody Tweedy did his part to make it five on Friday. The Musketeers enjoyed a cozy 38-21 win over the Trabuco Hills Mustangs with plenty of help from Tweedy, who rushed for 216 yards and 3 scores while picking up 8.6 yards per carry. Tweedy's longest rush was for an incredible 76 yards.

Moorpark, CA · 12h

Santa Barbara Independent

Sneddon Narrowing Gap in City Mayoral Race Against Friedman

With 10,000 additional ballots counted since the end of this Tuesday’s midterm election, Santa Barbara mayoral candidate Eric Friedman’s lead over rival Kristen Sneddon has narrowed slightly but significantly, dropping from 479 at the end of election night down to 312 this Thursday afternoon at 1:30 p.m. At...

Santa Barbara, CA · 2d

News Channel 312

Rent Stabilization Referendum Gains Momentum

An effort to put the controversial rent stabilization issue in front of the voters in Santa Barbara is gaining momentum. Over 9000 signatures were gathered. The post Rent Stabilization Referendum Gains Momentum appeared first on News Channel 3-12 .

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Third-quarter slump dooms Del Sol football in postseason debut

The first taste of playoff football for the Del Sol High football program was the bitterness of defeat. Montebello scored four second-half touchdowns — three in the third quarter — to snatch away the game, securing a 49-24 win over the Jaguars in a CIF-Southern Section Division 13 first-round game on Friday, Nov. 6, in north Oxnard. “Every game, we have had a nightmare quarter,” Del Sol head coach James Nelson said. “I told the coaches at halftime, ‘One of us is going to pull away.’ … Unfortunately for us, it was them.” It was the playoff debut for a program in its second varsity season, four years after opening its doors to students in 2023. The Jaguars finished its sophomore season 4-7 after going 0-10 last year. More: Check out the scores from high school football playoff openers A tearful Nelson bid farewell to the Jaguars’ senior class after the loss. “We built Del Sol together,” Nelson said. “I have never been that emotional after a game as a coach. It really feels like back to when I played my last game. That’s how my heart feels right now.” Explosive plays, particularly those generated by Montebello star receiver and

Montebello, CA · 23h

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Vintage Volkswagen Photo Booth Brings Fun to Santa Barbara Events

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — A 1971 Volkswagen is turning heads around Santa Barbara, giving guests a chance to take home memories from special events. Known as Benny the Bus, the vintage vehicle has been transformed into a mobile photo booth for weddings, fundraisers and community celebrations. Its latest stop was an election-night gathering hosted by Democratic The post Vintage Volkswagen Photo Booth Brings Fun to Santa Barbara Events appeared first on News Channel 3-12 .

Santa Barbara, CA · 2d

Santa Barbara Independent

Santa Barbara Rolls Past Fullerton 45-7 in CIF-SS Division Six Opener

The Golden Tornado was on a rampage Friday night, and that was bad news for visiting Fullerton High. Junior quarterback Griffin Arnold tossed five touchdown passes, and the Santa Barbara High football team cruised to a 45-7 victory behind a dominant defensive effort in the first round of the CIF-SS Division 6 playoffs.

Santa Barbara Independent

The Downtown Santa Barbara Improvement Association’s “What’s Happening Downtown” Update

Press releases are posted on Independent.com as a free community service. Santa Barbara, CA – The Downtown Santa Barbara Improvement Association (DSBIA) invites residents and visitors to kick off November with a week full of art, live music, and new local experiences! Enjoy the monthly 1st Thursday Art Walk, catch the launch of Moonlight Sessions, a free live music series bringing Wednesday evenings to life on State Street, and celebrate the grand opening of State Street Trading Post. From community events and cultural experiences to seasonal specials and live performances, there’s plenty to explore in Downtown Santa Barbara.