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Father of Santa Barbara Teen Molested by Catholic Priests Reacts to Los Angeles Archdiocese’s $880M SettlementSanta Barbara Independentlast hour
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One student hospitalized and another arrested for assault with a knife after on-campus fightNews Channel 31210 hours ago
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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.
Fire crews on scene for building fire in Goleta
GOLETA, Calif. – The Santa Barbara County Fire Department is on the scene of a building fire at 340 Rutherford Street in Goleta. Crews evacuated the building that affected two units while they knocked down the flames at 2:43 p.m. on Tuesday, according to the SBCFD. One adult female refused treatment for mild smoke inhalation and The post Fire crews on scene for building fire in Goleta appeared first on News Channel 3-12.
The Horse Project: Freedom for the Blind
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. - The Horse Project, a local non-profit, has teamed up with Blind Fitness to create an innovative program that uses the power of horses to help visually impaired individuals enhance their physical and emotional well-being. At the heart of the project is a belief that blindness doesn’t have to limit one's ability The post The Horse Project: Freedom for the Blind appeared first on News Channel 3-12.
Mississippi man to face trial for three 1977 cold case murders in Ventura County
VENTURA COUNTY, Calif. – Warren Luther Alexander, a Mississippi man extradited from North Carolina earlier this year, is set to stand trial for three 1977 Ventura County murders. On Friday, Oct. 18, Ventura County Superior Court Judge Paul Feldman decided to allow the trial to proceed after a three-day preliminary hearing stated the Ventura County The post Mississippi man to face trial for three 1977 cold case murders in Ventura County appeared first on News Channel 3-12.
Local attorney says Catholic Church’s $880 million settlement just “scratches the surface”
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – More than 1,350 child sexual abuse survivors will receive part of $880 million settlement with the Archdiocese of Los Angeles thanks to a California law that opened 3-year window for lawsuits exceeding the usual statute of limitations. Lawyer Tim Hale, who is know for his work on behalf of sexual abuse survivors, The post Local attorney says Catholic Church’s $880 million settlement just “scratches the surface” appeared first on News Channel 3-12.
Hundreds celebrate life of late retired fire captain through memorial paddle out
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — Tony Pighetti was a dedicated fire captain, mental health advocate, husband, and father. The vibrant Santa Barbaran left a lasting impact on the people around him— whether it was through his warm smile or his kind spirit. He died Wednesday, October 9th after he went out paddle boarding the night before. The post Hundreds celebrate life of late retired fire captain through memorial paddle out appeared first on News Channel 3-12.
Santa Barbara City Council race for the Mesa – Westside district has an incumbent facing a newcomer
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – The Santa Barbara's City Council race for District 2 has voters on the Mesa, parts of the westside, and the waterfront up to lower State Street. Mike Jordan is the incumbent who is a former city planner and insurance broker. He is being challenged by Terra Taylor who has a banking, business, and service The post Santa Barbara City Council race for the Mesa – Westside district has an incumbent facing a newcomer appeared first on News Channel 3-12.
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