LATEST NEWS
Solvang crafters club surprises Cottage Hospital pediatrics with handmade blankets
A talented group of ladies with Atterdag Village of Solvang made a recent visit to Cottage Hospital in Santa Barbara to make a special delivery. The group, who call themselves the Atterdag Handwork Club, donated a collection of their handmade knitted/crocheted blankets and quilts to the hospital's pediatric wing. The...
Friends, Family Remember SBCC Student Benny Schurmer, Who Died in Fall From Isla Vista Cliffs
More than seven months after 19-year-old Benny Schurmer fell to his death from the Isla Vista cliffs, his friends, teachers and family gathered Friday at Santa Barbara City College to share memories of him. SBCC lowered its flag outside Luria Library to pay respects to Schurmer. President/Superintendent Erika Endrijonas presented...
Lompoc family mourning family member murdered in Iowa
A Lompoc family is mourning the death of a family member after she was shot and killed in a double homicide in Marshalltown, Iowa on April 19. The post Lompoc family mourning family member murdered in Iowa appeared first on News Channel 3-12.
Say ‘Yes’ to Affordable Workforce Housing
Thank you for the thoughtful article “Housing and Traffic Snarls Goleta and County of Santa Barbara.”. Moving forward, it is essential that the Santa Barbara County supervisors protect us from becoming the horrendous monstrosity that is the Southern California Urban Sprawl Nightmare — a blight on the landscape and the possible devastation of our idyllic coastal community.
Dos Pueblos, San Marcos Softball Squads Set to Compete in CIF-SS Playoffs
Dos Pueblos and San Marcos will be the only two softball squads representing the Santa Barbara area in the CIF-SS Playoffs this season. The Chargers will look to make a deep run in the Div. 3 bracket while the Royals will head into the Div. 4 playoffs. Dos Pueblos finished...
Summer Music in Park Series Offers Rock, Blues, Country and Jazz
The Summer Music in the Park Series, presented every Wednesday by the Solvang Chamber of Commerce, will be returning starting at 5 p.m. June 19 with Sean Wiggins & lOne gOat performing at Solvang Park, 1630 Mission Drive. The family-friendly concert series will feature 11 live musical performances, held every...
Patches, Onyx, and Theo
This tri-colored, American breed guinea-pig is a sweet boy who has been waiting very patiently for his new family to come find him. He is quite gentle, is happy to be held and loves to snuggle in a lap. This lovely guinea-pig will bond deeply with the lucky human that discovers and adopts him.
SYV concert series presents Young Artist Showcase | About Town
The Santa Ynez Valley Concert series will present its second Young Artist Showcase at St. Mark’s in the Valley Church on Sunday, May 5, at 3 p.m. The concert, a St. Mark's sponsored community arts enrichment program, will feature a group of talented Santa Barbara County elementary and high school students who were each recommended by their respective teachers to perform.
CAPA Pet of the Week: Falcon
Falcon is a 7-year-old male, tricolor Queensland heeler, available for adoption at the Lompoc Animal Center, 1501 West Central Ave. Flacon weighs approximately 66 lbs. and is a tender-hearted canine who is overwhelmed by the shelter environment, staff said, noting that beneath his shy exterior lies a gentle-natured dog that loves water.
Sunstone Winery One805Live! Sings Out for First Local Responders
One805 will host its annual Sunstone Winery One805Live! Concert with headliner Steve Postell and The Night Train Music Club, 2-7 p.m. Sunday, May 19 at Sunstone Winery, 125 N. Refugio Road, Santa Ynez. Attendees will experience an afternoon of music, food and fun, and some surprises. The lineup also includes...
Central Coast Swifties gather at Paradise Records in Orcutt for a surprise from Taylor Swift herself
Taylor Swift fans on the Central Coast lined up at Paradise Records in Orcutt since 3 am for a surprise from the Grammy superstar herself. The post Central Coast Swifties gather at Paradise Records in Orcutt for a surprise from Taylor Swift herself appeared first on News Channel 3-12.
Armenian students host an on campus commemoration of the Armenian Genocide at UCSB
The Armenian Student Association hosted a peaceful protest on campus Wednesday to commemorate the 109th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. The post Armenian students host an on campus commemoration of the Armenian Genocide at UCSB appeared first on News Channel 3-12.
Family of Victim in Suspected DUI Crash in Goleta Suing Uber for Wrongful Death
Family members of one of two people killed in a suspected DUI crash in Goleta are suing ride-share firm Uber and related companies. The family claims they are responsible for the deaths because they failed to adequately vet and train the Santa Barbara man authorities allege is responsible for the fatal collision.
Rainy forecast can’t curtail egg hunters at annual Eggstravaganza
Somewhat truncated annual Easter event goes on at Buellton’s River View Park despite clouds, raindrops. The day before Easter Sunday drew sizable crowds, despite the threat of rainy weather, to Buellton’s River View Park for the 33rd annual Easter Eggstravaganza on March 30. The leadup to the popular...
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.