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Fire Teams Battling 100-Acre Vegetation Fire Along Highway 166 West of Rock Front Ranch | News Channel 3-12

Wildfires · Santa Barbara

Fire Teams Battling 100-Acre Vegetation Fire Along Highway 166 West of Rock Front Ranch | News Channel 3-12

55% Center coverage: 27 sources

SANTA BARBARA/SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY, Calif. – Fire crews are responding to a 100-acre vegetation fire off of Highway 166, east of Sycamore Creek and west See the Story

Latest County crop report shows agricultural production exceeds $2 billion in value with Strawberries remaining the top crop | News Channel 3-12

Agriculture · Santa Barbara

Latest County crop report shows agricultural production exceeds $2 billion in value with Strawberries remaining the top crop | News Channel 3-12

100% Center coverage: 5 sources

SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif. – The Santa Barbara County Agricultural Commissioner's Office released the 2024 Crop and Livestock Production Report, a See the Story

Fuel Tanker Overturns on Highway 101 in Carpinteria | News Channel 3-12

Travel · Carpinteria

Fuel Tanker Overturns on Highway 101 in Carpinteria | News Channel 3-12

100% Center coverage: 3 sources

CARPINTERIA, Calif. - A fuel tanker crashed and overturned on northbound Highway 101 in Carpinteria, shutting down all lanes temporarily. The crash happened shortly before 7:00 am just south of Santa Monica Road. A tanker pulled by a trailer came to rest on its side, blocking the right two highway lanes. Traffic was detoured at Casitas Pass Road and rerouted to Via Real. Traffic throughout the area was backed up. The Carpinteria-Summerland Fire …See the Story

Vegetation Fire Burning in Santa Maria

100% Center coverage: 2 sources

A vegetation fire broke out on Brown Road at Highway 1 in Santa Maria. Five acres of grass are burning with a moderate spread time.Santa Barbara County Fire and Santa Maria Fire resources were called to the scene at 10:22 p.m. They are currently flanking the fire with water and hose lines.No structures are currently threatened.Fire · Valencia See the Story

Two Men Are in Custody in Connection with Pair of Armed Robberies in Santa Maria | News Channel 3-12

100% Center coverage: 3 sources

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Know where this was shot? Prove it in the comments. Recent winners: ••• Michael C / June 29 ••• No one / June 22 ••• Ashley M / June 15 ••• Jillian / June 8 ••• Amanda / June 1 ••• Raul B / May 25 ················ Sign up for the Siteline email newsletter and you’ll never miss a post.Santa Barbara · Santa Barbara Read Article

Retail and Restaurant Project Headed to Santa Barbara's Funk Zone

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

From rubble to retail. One of Santa Barbara’s most visually unappealing sites is about to get a transformation. Developers plan to build restaurants and retail shops at the corner of Garden and East Yanonali streets in the Funk Zone. The site is currently used for storage of stone and landscaping materials. “It is a very special site,” said Joseph Miller, one of the owners. “Our company is really dedicated to the promotion of independent retail …Santa Barbara · Santa Barbara Read Article

Holly McCord Duncan: So You Want to Study Engineering …

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

Whether your high school had an engineering program, you know someone who is an engineer, or you think engineers use math and physics to make a good living, you want to major in engineering. Fantastic! What kind? Aerospace, architectural, biomedical, bioresource and agricultural, chemical, civil, computer, computer science, computer technology, construction, electronic technology, electrical, management, science, technology, environmental, facil…Santa Barbara · Santa Barbara Read Article

They Were Convicted of Killing with Their Cars. No One Told the California DMV

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Noozhawk republishes news articles from CalMatters on state and local policy issues that impact Santa Barbara County readers. California courts have failed to report hundreds of vehicular manslaughter convictions to the state’s Department of Motor Vehicles over the past five years, allowing roadway killers to improperly keep their driver’s licenses, a CalMatters investigation has found. Marvin Salazar was convicted in May 2023 for killing his 1…Santa Barbara County · Santa Barbara County Read Article

Heriberta Montes Rubio of Santa Barbara, 1983-2025

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Heriberta ‘Eri’ Montes Rubio It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Heriberta “Eri” Montes Rubio, our beloved mom, wife, aunt, daughter and sister, on June 21, 2025 at the age of 42. Eri was an amazing wife and mother to one son. Her priority was always her son and her family, her dedication to helping others in need will never go without being recognized. She loved to go on walks with her son, and visit restaurants with family…Santa Barbara · Santa Barbara Read Article

Blake Lively's Husband Ryan Reynolds Took a Cheeky Dig at Meghan Markle

Meghan Markle and Blake Lively aren’t just the most popular celebrities right now. But Lively’s husband didn’t think twice before making fun of Markle. During his recent appearance on Conan O’Brien’s podcast, Ryan Reynolds made a joke at the expense of Markle’s As Ever brand. Reynolds discussed his father, Jimmy, during the podcast, sharing that his father was a police officer-turned-food broker. He joked that he believed food broker was a cover…Ryan Reynolds · Montecito Read Article

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