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Housesitters arrested Friday thanks to cybersecurity after attempted theft
Deputies arrested three people after they attempted to steal from the home they were hired to house sit thanks to cybersecurity measures preventing fraud, according to the Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Office (SBCSO). The post Housesitters arrested Friday thanks to cybersecurity after attempted theft appeared first on News Channel 3-12.
County Education Office announces Teacher and School Employees of the Year awards
The Santa Barbara County Education Office (SBCEO) announced the 2025 County Teacher of the Year as well as the 2024 County Classified School Employees of the Year this week. The post County Education Office announces Teacher and School Employees of the Year awards appeared first on News Channel 3-12.
Bill Macfadyen: Questions Abound in Horrific Forklift Collision That Killed Orcutt Woman
More than 200 counties in the United States currently lack any local news outlet, and another 228 risk becoming “news deserts” soon, according to Northwestern University researchers. Santa Barbara County is not that different, and the alarming trend has serious implications for our democracy, our community, and you.
Fisherman rescued off Gaviota Beach Friday
First responders were on the scene of a water rescue for a 72-year-old man who fell out of his kayak while fishing in the waters off of Gaviota State Beach Friday. The post Fisherman rescued off Gaviota Beach Friday appeared first on News Channel 3-12.
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