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[Update]: The Sheriff's Office is releasing the identity of the pedestrian who was struck and killed by a passing Amtrak train in Summerland.

Santa Barbara Wildlife Care Network’s 205th patient of 2021 is a Western meadowlark that was discovered in the streets of Carpinteria. This small songbird wasn’t flying, so a citizen rescuer brought it into the Center to receive care. 

Last month, 99.9 KTYD Morning Mojo's Lin Aubuchon and Bill Pesso fundraised over $30,000 to support local school music programs. 

Kenneth Saulter (February 8, 1941 - March 13, 2021)

Roger reports an assault in the 800 block of N. Milpas Street.

Roger reports a suspicious subject, a male wearing a black mask in the 400 block of N. Ontare.

Organizers of the Santa Barbara Summer Solstice Celebration have announced this year's theme and are looking for artists.

[Update]: Two paddle boarders were rescued after being pushed out to sea by the wind off Miramar Beach on Sunday.

Roger reports a lit cigarette is smoldering between wood planks on Stearns Wharf.

Roger reports an alleged armed robbery with a gun at Los Olivos and State Street.

The Los Padres Forest Association Trail Crew has been deep in the backcountry this drier than normal winter working on some of the more remote Los Padres trails.

Although Marymount of Santa Barbara’s annual auction “Magic of the Night” was virtual, the spirit felt through their live YouTube broadcast on March 13 was palpable.

The City of Goleta is asking for the community's help to name their first-ever climbable Monarch Butterfly at Berkeley Park.

Santa Barbara County artists are invited to submit concepts for the Earth Day Mural.

The California Central Coast Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association continues to offer free educational webinars taught in Spanish, in partnership with the Santa Barbara County Promotores Network.

Meet Honeybear, a sweet pup who writes poetry.

Meet Socks, a handsome cat who is ready to get to know you, on his terms of course.

The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department is urging the community to continue vigilance in adhering to safety guidelines aimed to reduce the spread of COVID-19, during Spring Break.

UC Santa Barbara's Economic Forecast Project takes a block-by-block walk in the downtown area.

Variety’s seventh annual Artisans Awards celebrates those essential to the filmmaking process and who have exhibited the most exciting and innovative work of the year in their respective fields. 

Robert shares photos of a house moving on the eastside.

Safety Alert: US Food and Drug Administration warns of investigation of acute non-viral hepatitis illness linked to “Real Water” brand alkaline water – Do not drink, cook, sell or serve “Real Water.”

Pat and Tobe explored the La Rambla del Rio Santa Ynez last weekend.

Even movie stars over 100 years ago drove a spiffy set of wheels.

The Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office is taking a clear stance in response to the abhorrent recent attacks against members of the Asian-American and Pacific Islander communities across the country.

[Answer Revealed]: It's Day 15 of March Edness, the last day of Week 3! Can you identify the location in this photo? Enter your guess by 8 pm.

The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department is focusing on equity as they roll out COVID-19 vaccine allocations throughout the county.

The driver of an oil tanker truck has been charged for a March 2020 collision that resulted in 4,533 gallons of oil spilling into the Cuyama River.

Santa Barbara Sheriff's Deputies arrested a Carpinteria man on Wednesday for his alleged involvement in a 1990 homicide in San Francisco. 

Local nonprofit representatives joined Montecito Bank & Trust associates for a twist on the bank’s annual event as the 29th Anniversary Grants event was held virtually for the second year in a row.