Heavy rain coming! But, flooding threat predicted to be minimal in the Tri-Counties Biggest concern locally is the burn scar area from Santa Barbara County's Lake Fire. But, the area impacted by last summer's blaze is sparsely populated.

Giant fabrics and craft store chain closing hundreds of locations, including some in Tri-Counties Joann stores in Oxnard and Simi Valley are on shutdown list.

Santa Barbara based nonprofit gives grants to Southern California search and rescue teams The $250,000+ in grants from Direct Relief will help nearly a dozen teams buy everything from advanced rescue gear to additional communications equipment.

New museum exhibition brings the stories of Ventura County's Mexican indigenous residents to life A world famous portrait photographer spent a month shooting images of the immigrants, to help share their heritage.

A new chapter for Buellton bibliophiles Buellton has a new library.

Flash flooding possible as heavy rain expected across parts of the Tri-Counties Residents are being warned to be prepared for a dangerous situation.

The home stretch! The 40th Santa Barbara International Film Festival heading into its final days Tributes to Zoe Saldana, Adrien Brody, Guy Pearce, and Colman Domingo still on tap.

More wine, please! Santa Barbara County Supervisors okay plan to create wine marketing organization New tax on wine sales would generate about $1.5 million annually to market wine region

Police say they arrest high school student for possession of gun, ammunition on campus Ventura Police officers say they made the discovery when they went to campus to arrest the 15-year-old on robbery and assault charges.

Ventura County's DA, Ventura County Assembly member join campaign to crack down on disaster looters Action prompted by issues with looting following Southern California's wildfires.

It's off! SpaceX launches 23 communications satellites from the Central Coast Launch was delayed twice, but lifted off Monday night.

80-year-old Central Coast man sentenced to 50 years to life in prison for child molestation

Potentially powerful storm on track to hit the Tri-Counties Rainfall in forecast for Wednesday through Friday, but strong rainfall now expected for Thursday and Thursday night.

Being ready for disaster: Solvang holding town hall meeting to talk about emergency preparedness Wildfire preparedness town hall set for 5:30 Tuesday night at Solvang City Hall

SpaceX launch from Central Coast set for Sunday bumped to Monday afternoon Launch now planned for 3:46 p.m.

It's coming! What could be the biggest storm of the year so far is headed to the Tri-Counties It has the potential for 1-2" of rain on the coast, and inland, and up to 4" in the mountains.

DNA party! New study uses DNA to detect more than 11,000 unique species in the Channel Islands Oceana study illustrates the amazing biodiversity found in the islands.

A new affordable housing project in Santa Barbara will provide homes for families on low or very low incomes Groundbreaking took place on Friday.

Second in pair of storms beings moderate rainfall to parts of the Tri-Counties No major storm related issues reported in the region. A potentially stronger storm could arrive around the middle of next week.

New documentary looks at UC Santa Barbara research into toxic waste dumping off the California coast Out of Plain Sight makes West Coast premiere at Santa Barbara International Film Festival. It looks at massive toxic waste dumping in the ocean off Cat...