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Below is a press release from the Woods Humane Society regarding their 3rd annual Pets of the Year Calendar Contest

SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. –  Woods Humane Society announces its second annual Pets of the Year Calendar Contest, open to public entry from September 1 through September 30, 2025.

Entry into the contest is free. Participants can nominate their pet by creating a page, uploading their pet photo, and asking friends and family to vote by donating to their contest page throughout the month. The top-ten fundraisers will be featured in a beautiful, pet-themed 2026 print calendar. Winners also receive four printed calendars and are featured in a 2026 social media post, email and website post. All contestants who raise a minimum of $25 will win a calendar and will have their pet photo included on the calendar’s collage page.

Woods will unveil the 2026 calendar and winners at the Woods Humane Society Wiggle Waggle Fall Festival on October 25, 2025, where the calendars will be available for sale.

“After enjoying these pet photos and stories on our wall calendar each month for the past two years, we can’t wait to see all of the beautiful nominations celebrating the human-animal bond that come in during this fun contest,” says Woods CEO Emily L’Heureux. “Not only is this such a great chance to honor a beloved family pet, but it is also a unique way to help homeless pets who are still looking for a family. Every vote cast by donating to pets’ pages makes a difference for dogs and cats in need at Woods Humane Society.”

There is no registration fee to participate in Woods Humane Society’s Pets of the Year Calendar Contest. Calendar contestants earn votes with every donation made to their contest pages, and the ten top fundraisers will win a featured spread in the calendar. All contest participants who raise $25 or more will win a print calendar and their pet’s picture in a collage page in the calendar. 

The Pets of the Year contest begins on September 1, 2025 and runs until midnight on September 30, 2025. To read more about the contest rules, prizes, and guidelines, visit www.WoodsHumane.org/Contest.

Woods Humane Society is located at 875 Oklahoma Ave., San Luis Obispo, CA 93405 and at 2300 Ramona Rd., Atascadero, CA 93422, and is open to the public daily from 12-5 p.m., with adoption hours from 12-4 p.m. For more information about Woods, visit www.WoodsHumane.org or call (805) 543-9316.

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Alissa Orozco

SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif. – Southern California Edison is considering possible Public Safety Power Shutoffs (PSPS) for areas of Santa Barbara County tomorrow.

PSPS are being consider for more than 2,500 customers starting at 3:00pm on September 2nd.

Southern California Edison esta considerando un corte de energia de seguridad publica en partes del Condado de Santa Barbara a partir de las 3pm el 2 de septiembre. Para mas informacion, llame a Southern California Edison al 800-611-1911 o visite https://t.co/h2Amm8v4s3

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High temperatures experienced through Labor Day weekend are expected to continue on the Central Coast through the week. A heat advisory remains in place until 6:00 pm. Tuesday evening for interior areas like Cuyama Valley, Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo. 

The map below shows the areas under consideration as of Monday afternoon.

View the full maps and details at SCE.com

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Jarrod Zinn

PISMO BEACH, Calif. – The Labor Day weekend certainly heated things up, and the Central Coast has been welcoming a surge of visitors eager to enjoy the region’s stunning coastline, beach weather, and local shops.

The parks, beaches and shops are all full.

The Central Coast, spanning both San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara counties, has been a magnet this holiday weekend. 

With a mild summer up until now, thousands have been flocking here for sun, sand, and relaxation.

Pismo Beach, one of the region’s most popular destinations, is alive with visitors enjoying the beach weather.

“Very busy, a nice influx of, of tourists from the valley, from all over,” says Curtis Gilbert, a server at Cool Cat Cafe. “Normally we get a lot of people from Europe during this time. So it’s been a good mix of Europe and tourists from the valley.”

SLO county officials report a significant increase in visitors this weekend, with many towns having seen their busiest days of the season.

“That’s normal for this time of year,” says Gilbert. “We always expect Labor Day to pick up.”

Local businesses are capitalizing on the influx, offering cold drinks, fresh seafood, and outdoor dining to keep guests comfortable.

“We just revamped our bar menu, so we have a lot of new cocktails,” says Gilbert. “There’s a Lavender Tides and a Peachy Keen, milkshakes, and pina coladas and strawberry daiquiris.”

Despite some high surf advisories for both counties’ beaches, families are building sandcastles, surfers are riding waves, and shoppers are exploring.

“You can feel the current moving from south to north a lot more than it does other times when there’s not that kind of energy in the water,” says San Luis Obispo resident Aaron Beardsley.

Safety measures are in place across the county including hydration stations and shaded rest areas at popular outdoor spots.

Authorities remind everyone to stay hydrated, wear sunscreen, and take breaks from the sun.

As the warm weather continues through the week, the Central Coast is set to remain a top destination for anyone seeking a getaway from warmer inland temperatures.

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Michael Yu

SANTA YNEZ VALLEY, Calif.- A two-vehicle collision left the two drivers with minor to moderate injuries.

The accident happened at Calzada Ave in the Santa Ynez Valley around 7:00am.

The Sedan driver was transported to Cottage Hospital by ambulance. The SUV driver refused treatment and transportation.

CHP is investigating the cause of the accident.

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Andie Lopez Bornet

The Central Coast has been experiencing hot weather the last few days, perfect for the holiday weekend. For today, the heat will continue. A hot air mass is persistent and keepings things hot over the region. The high pressure system will stay put for the next couple of days over the four corners. Monsoonal moisture will arrive again on Monday night, which will bring back the possibility for thunderstorms in higher terrain areas of Santa Barbara and Ventura county.

A heat advisory remains in place until 6 p.m. Tuesday evening for interior areas like Cuyama Valley, Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo. Temperatures may exceed 95 degrees and reach 105 degrees, with overnight lows being on the warmer side. It’s important to stay hydrated and check on loved ones and pets.

A beach hazards statement is in effect until 11 p.m. Monday evening for beaches in San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara and Ventura. Elevated surf will be 6-7 feet, with dangerous rip currents. For those headed to the beach for the holiday, be sure to use extra caution.

Temperatures today will be toasty! The coasts will be in the 80s, the valleys in the 90s and inland areas reaching triple digits once again.

The good news is – cooling is on the way. While temperatures will still feel warm, many areas will drop 10 degrees by Tuesday. By the end of the week, the hot air mass will start to exit, and the marine layer will return with mild temperatures. Overall, it will be a lovely start to September.

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Mike Klan

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – Weekend results involving UCSB and Cal Poly games

Football:

Cal Poly 41, San Diego 17

Redshirt sophomore quarterback Ty Dieffenbach made a huge statement in his Mustang debut. The transfer from Pitt was 18-27 passing for 263 yards and two touchdowns. He also rushed for 69 yards and a score for 332 all-purpose yards.

Women’s Volleyball:

Minnesota Tournament

Cal Poly 1, #11 Minnesota 3 (Friday)

Cal Poly 3, St. Thomas 0 (Saturday)

Cal Poly 3, Ball State 2 (Sunday)

Facing a 2-0 deficit and the brink of a sweep, the Cal Poly Mustangs (2-1) authored a stunning comeback, digging deep to storm back and stun the Ball State Cardinals (1-2) in a five-set thriller (26-28, 23-25, 27-25, 26-24, 15-11) Saturday at Maturi Pavilion. The match, a roller coaster of momentum swings, was decided by the slimmest of margins, with three sets needing extra points.

UCSB 3, San Jose State 1 (Friday)

UCSB 3, San Jose State 0 (Saturday)

Following a Friday win, UC Santa Barbara Women’s Volleyball shut out San José State during their Saturday match for a 2-0 start to the 2025 season.

Eva Travis hit .500, earned a match-leading 14 kills, and averaged 5.57 kills per set for the weekend. Layanna Green scored six of her seven total attacks, while Grace Wuischpard led the team in block assists with three. Kiersten Schmitt picked up eight kills on Saturday, bringing her weekend total to 18.

Ayva Ostovar placed 13 assists in addition to Milan Rex’s 21, while Ema Petkovic and Emma McDermott picked up 14 and 11 kills.

Men’s Soccer:

UCSB 4, Westmont 3 (Exhibition)

he UC Santa Barbara and Westmont Men’s Soccer teams met in the 63rd edition of the Community Shield on Saturday, a match that had all the trappings of a crosstown rivalry without any of the restraint or caution that would be expected of an early-season exhibition. The first 15 minutes saw the Gauchos race out to a 3-1 lead, but the final 15 saw the Warriors scramble back into the match, with UC Santa Barbara holding on for a 4-3 victory. Buba Fofanah provided the game-winning strike for the Gauchos, while Zac Siebenlist added a goal as well, his third in two appearances against Westmont.

Cal Baptist 2, Cal Poly 0

Women’s Soccer

UCSB 1, San Jose State 0

UC Santa Barbara women’s soccer couldn’t have asked for a better start to its road trip. Coming off a win Thursday night, the Gauchos kept the momentum going with a 1-0 victory over San Jose State on Sunday afternoon. Haley Phillips’ goal in the 70th minute proved to be the difference.

Cal Poly 1, UNLV 0

A goal from graduate student Madelyn Dougherty in the 17th minute was the difference as the Cal Poly women’s soccer team secured its first win of the season on Sunday, taking down UNLV 1-0 at Peter Johann Memorial Field.

Men’s Water Polo

Triton Invitational:

George Washington 8, UCSB 4 (Friday)

San Jose State 10, UCSB 3 (Friday)

UCSB 23, La Verne 7 (Saturday)

#2 USC 16, UCSB 10 (Saturday)

UCSB 12, Navy 7 (Saturday)

UCSB 16, Pomona-Pitzer 12 (Saturday)

The No. 15 UC Santa Barbara Men’s Water Polo team finished their weekend strong at the Triton Invitational on Sunday, coming from behind to beat No. 20 Navy, 12-7, in the morning and rounding things off with a 16-12 win over Pomona-Pitzer in the afternoon. Kai Ross led the scoring with five goals across the two games, while freshman Charlie Johnson racked up a pair in each contest.

(Cal Poly and UCSB Sports Information contributed to this article)

 

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Tracy Lehr

CARPINTERIA, Calif.-The Santa Barbara Polo Residences held an open house on Saturday in Carpinteria.

Some of homes have porches and balconies overlooking the Santa Barbara Polo and Racquet Club.

The project includes a mix of 25 single family homes, 15 market rate townhomes, and six workforce housing units.

The Chadmar Group President Chuck Lande calls it a good fit for the area.

“The most important thing when you do a development is that it fits into the atmosphere, the community, it fits into the site and you want it to feel like it has been here forever,” said Lande.

The 11 acre location used to be a farm.

“It was a small farm, Glen Holden owned it for about 50 years, he was a longtime polo player,” said Lande, “I played for 37-38 years, great great sport and i’m still very actively involved in the club.”

The Chadmar Group’s open house included live music and food and drinks at one of the models with the main floor and balcony polo field view.

The Santa Barbara Polo Residences off Via Real and Polo Drive are open the drive through.

For more information visit https://sbpoloresidences.com

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Christer Schmidt

SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif. – A motorcycle crash on Highway 154 left the motorcycle rider with serious injuries.

The crash happened near San Marcos Pass at Painted Cave Road around 3:52 Saturday afternoon.

The 71-year-old male rider suffered moderate injuries and was transported by ground ambulance to Cottage Hospital.

The solo driver of the SUV declined treatment and transport.

Lanes on Highway 154 were closed for less than an hour.

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Christer Schmidt

SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif. – Two hikers were rescued at Arlington Peak in Los Padres National Forest after suffering from mild dehydration.

Emergency crews from Santa Barbara County Fire, Santa Barbara City Fire and Santa Barbara County Search and Rescue after a report of a hiker running out of water.

While hiking in, they say they found a 66-year-old female who needed assistance. She was hoist-rescued and transported by helicopter.

The helicopter later returned to assist the original 911 caller, a 22-year-old male University of California Santa Barbara student who was also suffering from mild dehydration.

He was also hoist-rescued and transported to the Santa Barbara Airport.

Both individuals declined hospital transport and were released at their own discretion.

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Christer Schmidt

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – Witnesses say they saw a fight break out at the Santa Barbara Harbor Friday night.

The Friday night fight happened around 9:00 p.m. and left one person with serious injuries. That person was sent to the hospital.

Harbor Patrol and Santa Barbara Police responded to the scene leading to an arrest.

Your News Channel will update you as we learn more.

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