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Rain Still On Way For Central, South Coasts; No Issues Expected In Brush Fire Burn Areas

By • 1 hour ago

A storm system expected to bring rain to the Central and South Coasts is still on the way, but it’s moving a little slower than expected. A low pressure system nearly 500 miles southwest of Point Conception is sending the rain our way.

Santa Barbara Congressman Introduces Bill To Try To Block New Oil, Gas Leasing In State

By • 2 hours ago

A Santa Barbara congressman introduced a bill to try to block new oil and gas drilling proposed by the Trump Administration on some federal land on the Central and South Coasts. The bill would prohibit the Bureau of Land Management from authorizing new oil or gas leasing until comprehensive environmental impact studies are completed.

New Deal Keeps Doors Open At Financially Squeezed South Coast Performing Arts Complex

By • 2 hours ago

A financially squeezed community performing arts center on the South Coast has been saved from closure, thanks to a private concert venue operator. The operators of a chain of clubs and concert venues, including Agoura’s Canyon Club, have reached a deal with the City of Oxnard to operate the Oxnard Performing Arts Center.

Storm System Headed For Central, South Coasts; No Issues Anticipated For Brush Fire Burn Zones

By • 21 hours ago

A storm system is expected to bring rain to the Central and South Coasts during the first part of the weekend, but not in amounts strong enough to cause issues for brush fire burn zones. A low will slip down west of the Channel Islands Friday.  It will mean rain Friday night into Saturday morning for the Central Coast. We’ll see rain from Point Conception south into Ventura County Friday night into midday Saturday. 

Historic South Coast Adobe Now Home For Non-Profit And Museum

By • 22 hours ago

It’s a downtown Santa Barbara building which at first glace looks like many other adobe style structures in the city. But, there’s nothing average about what’s known as the Hill-Carrillo Adobe near the corner of State, and Carrillo Streets. The nearly 200 year old adobe is one of the oldest buildings in the state. And now, the foundation which owns it is using it as an event space for non-profits, as well as a museum.

Former Schools Employee In Ventura County Pleads Guilty To Stealing Thousands In Student Lunch Money

By • Feb 19, 2020

A former school employee in Ventura County could face up to eight years in jail after admitting stealing thousands of dollars collected for school lunches. Retha Mae Drummond worked for the Moorpark Unified School District for 15 years. During her last four years with the district, the Moorpark woman worked in the child nutrition department.

New Details Released About South Coast Murder; Attack Was Car To Car

By • Feb 19, 2020

Authorities are releasing additional details about the murder of a man driving in a car in Ventura County. The shooting happened January 11th, in El Rio. Ventura County Sheriff’s detectives say Pete Mendez was in a car when someone in another vehicle fired a volley of shots. The 21 year old Oxnard man was hit.  He was taken to a nearby hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

Small Oil Spill on Central Coast

By • Feb 19, 2020
(Santa Barbara County Fire Department photo)

There was a small onshore oil spill on the Central Coast. Santa Barbara County firefighters were called to the Mission Hills area, near Lompoc Tuesday night by reports of a chemical smell.

They found a crude oil spill estimated at around three barrels of oil. Most of it was contained to a small area off of Calle Lindero Road.

New Support For Crime Victims On Central, South Coasts

By • Feb 19, 2020

It’s a trauma that can be hard to handle. Being a crime victim can leave difficult emotional scars.  Now, there's new support for crime victims on the Central and South Coasts.

Cal Lutheran Part of New AmeriCorps Effort In California

By • Feb 18, 2020

A Ventura County based university is part of a new program intended to help students pay for college through work in public service programs. Cal Lutheran is one of eight colleges partnering with the State of California to participate in the AmeriCorps program.

Some Incarcerated Teens On South Coast Learning New Way Of Expression; Poetry Behind Bars

By • Feb 18, 2020

She’s a budding poet, with an unexpected path to writing. Suzy (we’re calling her Suzy…because she’s just 17) got in trouble with the law, and ended up behind bars at Ventura County’s Juvenile Justice facility. Teens there go to high school at the facility’s Providence School. That’s where she found poetry.

"Cats", "South Pacific" Among Broadway Shows Headed To South Coast

By • Feb 18, 2020

A touring theater company which stages Broadway shows has announced a new five-show season for Ventura County.

The American Theater Guild will do Cats, South Pacific, An Officer And A Gentleman, Waitress, and Summer: The Donna Summer Musical.

Man Arrested After Leading Officers On Car Chase On South Coast During Tuesday Morning Commute

By • Feb 18, 2020

Authorities say the driver of a stolen car led CHP officers on a more than 30 mile chase on the South Coast before he stopped, and was arrested.

The vehicle was reported stolen in Santa Barbara at around 7:30 Tuesday morning. CHP officers spotted the car being driven southbound on Highway 101 in Ventura.

South Coast University Baseball Team Wins First-Ever Night Game At Home

By • Feb 18, 2020

Until recently, UC Santa Barbara baseball could only take place during the day, with games typically starting at 1 in the afternoon.

But Monday night, for the first time in history, UC Santa Barbara's Gaucho baseball team played under the evening lights.

Man Arrested For Thefts From South Coast Church

By • Feb 17, 2020
(Oxnard Police photo)

A man has been arrested for the theft of some religious artifacts from a South Coast church.

A number of items were stolen from Santa Clara Church in Oxnard earlier this month.  Over the weekend, a church employee noticed someone loitering on the church grounds.  She called Oxnard Police.

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