13+ hour, 27+ min ago   (150+ words) On September 12, 2026, at approximately 5:32 PM, officers from the Oxnard Police Department responded to the area of Edison Dr and McWane Blvd regarding a suspicious subject in possession of a rifle. Additionally, officers were notified that a 30-year-old male had been…...

13+ hour, 35+ min ago   (485+ words) During the month of August 2026, Headquarters Station Deputies took a report from a concerned parent who believed their child had been exposed to illegal narcotics. The parent reported significant changes in their child’s behavior, as well as a noticeable decline…...

15+ hour, 50+ min ago   (202+ words) edhat - The Lompoc Animal Center is seeking a permanent adoptive family for Mr. Noodle, an affectionate 9-year-old Miniature Poodle mix currently thriving in local foster care. Mr. Noodle is a 9-year-old male white Miniature Poodle mix weighing approximately 13.40 pounds, available…...

1+ week, 13+ hour ago   (168+ words) Emergency crews conducted a helicopter hoist rescue at Gaviota State Beach Saturday afternoon after an individual suffered moderate injuries from a medical condition, according to the Santa Barbara County Fire Department. The rescue operation occurred around 2:05 p.m. on September 5. The patient…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (379+ words) A fundraising campaign to support the family of a Southern California-based Coast Guard lieutenant has raised more than $75,000. The Connor S. Overstreet Justice and Support Fund has raised $76,646 as of Tuesday, September 1, far surpassing its original goal of raising $25,000. The fundraiser…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (420+ words) Written by Central Coast Community Energy: Central Coast Community Energy (3CE) staff and members of its Policy Board are in Sacramento this week ahead of a key deadline urging state lawmakers to pass Assembly Bill 1761, a measure designed to protect electricity…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (90+ words) A single-vehicle collision sent a car crashing into the side of Ralph’s grocery store on Madonna Road Monday morning, according to San Luis Obispo Police. The incident occurred at approximately 11:00 a.m. at the Ralph’s location at 201 Madonna Road. San Luis…...

3+ week, 1+ day ago   (286+ words) Written by Music Academy of the West: The Music Academy of the West raised a record-breaking $1.2 million at its 2026 Music Note Gala, held Friday, August 14, at the spectacular oceanfront Bella Vista Estate in Summerland. The evening honored Cheryl Goldberg, Music…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (191+ words) Local historian, author, and paranormal investigator Richard Senate will visit the Avenue Library on Thursday, August 27, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. for an evening exploring the haunted history of Ventura County. With decades of experience researching California’s haunted places, Senate combines historical research with…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (254+ words) A 41-year-old Santa Barbara man was arrested Wednesday evening after officers found him unresponsive behind the wheel of a running vehicle and he subsequently fled on foot, leading police on a chase through multiple private properties before being apprehended near…...