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Tracy Lehr

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – Santa Barbara Police reported to a fatal traffic collision that left a cyclist dead on Sunday night.

It happened before 10:00 p.m. on State Street near Pedregosa St.

First responders discovered a bicyclist with major injuries and despite life-saving attempts at the scene, the bicyclist was pronounced dead at the scene.

Santa Barbara Police have arrested a Santa Barbara who was involved in the collision for driving under the influence.

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Mike Klan

WESTWOOD, Calif. – The UC Santa Barbara Softball team (36-26, 17-10 Big West) fell in the Los Angeles Regional Final on Sunday, May 18. The Gauchos ran into a buzzsaw that was the No. 9 national seed, UCLA. The 2025 squad led the program to new heights, and set new standards across the board for the team moving forward.

HOW IT HAPPENEDUC Santa Barbara faced a challenging opponent in UCLA. The Bruins initiated the scoring in the first inning with four runs. A two-RBI single put the Bruins up early and an error on the play allowed another run to score. Following that another RBI single from brought home one more. UC Santa Barbara managed to get a runner on base with Tehya Banks’ single, but they couldn’t convert it into a score, trailing 4-0 after the first inning.

In the second inning, UC Santa Barbara responded with an Alexa Sams’ double, setting the stage for Ainsley Waddell’s RBI single that brought in the home team’s first run of the game. The inning concluded with UC Santa Barbara narrowing the score to 8-1, following the Bruins’ four additional runs earlier in the inning.

The third inning saw a defensive stand from UC Santa Barbara, as they retired the Bruins in order without allowing any runs. However, UC Santa Barbara’s offense was stifled, as they were unable to add to their score, maintaining the 8-1 deficit.

The fourth inning featured a couple of home runs for the Bruins that increased their lead. UC Santa Barbara was unable to score during their turn at bat, the defensive side showed resilience by limiting further damage, despite the Bruins’ three runs in the inning, resulting in an 11-1 score.

In the final inning of play, UC Santa Barbara managed to get two runners on base, but ultimately, they could not capitalize on these opportunities. The Bruins added one more run, sealing the game with a 12-1 victory over UC Santa Barbara.

LOOKING AT THE NUMBERS

UCLA allowed two runs across three games in the Los Angeles Regional, the Gauchos scored both runs, the only team to score on the Bruins.The Gauchos broke numerous single-season records including home runs, runs scored, runs batted in, doubles and hits.This was the first time in program history the Gauchos won a Big West Championship weather postseason or regular season.UC Santa Barbara had six players selected to All-Big West Teams following the regular season.The 2025 squad earned the first two wins in an NCAA Tournament for the program.Prior to their loss against UCLA, the Gauchos had won eight straight elimination games during The Big West Championships and the NCAA Tournament.

IN CONCLUSIONUC Santa Barbara Softball was brought to new heights and set new standards for the program. The Gauchos proved a lot and showed grit, resilience and heart throughout the season. UC Santa Barbara Softball is officially on the map and people are taking notice.

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Tracy Lehr

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – The long-time president of ShelterBox USA received an honorary degree during a visit to her alma mater.

During the Class of 2025 graduation ceremony at Providence College in Providence, Rhode Islands, Kerri Murray donned a cap and gown.

The 1995 graduate received an honorary human services doctorate.

Providence College President Fr. Ken Sicard said, “Kerri Murray has risen among the most esteemed voices in humanitarian service.”

Santa Barbara-based ShelterBox USA is on the front lines helping people displaced by disasters, including the LA fires, and conflicts around the globe.

For more information visit https://www.shelterboxusa.org

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Tracy Lehr

VENTURA, Calif. – The California Strawberry festival raised money for non-profits and scholarships over the weekend.

The Oxnard High School Marching Band welcomed people at the entrance and marched throughout the festival.

High school music programs sold all kinds of strawberry treats, including funnel cakes and churros.

Student volunteers also helped people build their own strawberry shortcakes.

The festival began in the Channel Islands Harbor in 1984, and then moved to Strawberry Meadows by Oxnard College, before finding a new home at the Ventura County Fairgrounds.

“Every year it gets better, we improve it, we listen to all the comments and we make adjustments,” said festival chair Dean Kato. “We make it more comfortable for all the guests.”

A memorial scholarship is named after Kato’s father who was one of the original founders.

Festivalgoers quenched their thirst with strawberry smoothies, strawberry margaritas, and strawberry beer.

People rarely leave empty handed.

They buy chocolate covered strawberries and entire flats of berries and souvenirs to bring home.

Between now and next year the festival will be awarding scholarships and grants from the money raised in May when local strawberries are plump and sweet.

For more information visit http://www.castrawberryfestival.org

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Caleb Nguyen

LOMPOC, Calif. – Santa Barbara County Fire Department crews were on scene of a fatal four car crash just after 6:00 p.m. on Highway 1 southeast of Lompoc.

SBCFD said three victims were pronounced dead at the scene of the crash.

An adult female was transported with major injuries from the scene by helicopter to Santa Barbara Cottage Emergency Room. An adult male additionally was sent to the emergency room by ambulance with major injuries.

SBCFD said one vehicle had flipped upside down on the center divider.

Highway 1 has reopened after being closed in both directions.

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Andie Lopez Bornet

GAVIOTA STATE BEACH, Calif. – “We need to remember how fragile and vulnerable our ocean and our coasts are and in a moment, everything can change,” said Linda Krop, Chief Counsel at Environmental Defense Center.

May 19th, 2025 marks 10 years since the devastating Refugio oil spill. 

“It was a really devastating spill, so we’re here to commemorate that event and be steadfast in our opposition to that happening again,” said Sierra club member, Katie Davis.

A corroded oil pipeline ruptured and poured over 120,000 gallons of crude oil in the ocean at Gaviota State beach, killing numerous marine mammals and birds and traveling all the way to Orange county.

On Sunday, people gathered to commemorate the 10th anniversary and paddle out into the water chanting, clapping, and participating in the movement to end offshore oil drilling.

“I am part of the Santa Barbara Surf rider executive committee and being inspired by all of the people willing to paddle out on a Sunday morning to keep fighting the same fight and prevent mistakes from happening its empowering, also a little bittersweet,” said Climate Scientist Jess Bode, who paddled out Sunday morning.

“It’s really moving to see that after 10 years we haven’t forgotten, this community has not forgotten, we still remember that day and our beaches,” said Davis.

Speeches were given before people paddled out on their surfboards, kayaks, and paddle boards. Kids of different ages were in attendance being educated.

“This is their future. I mean, we need to pave the way to make sure that they have happy, healthy, good quality of lives and we’re seeing over and over again with natural disasters and oil spills that we are making that really difficult for them to have a good quality of life,” said Bode.

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Caleb Nguyen

SANTA MARGARITA, Calif. – CAL Fire SLO crews were on scene for a vegetation fire at the Carrizo Plains in Santa Margarita just before noon on Sunday.

The fire first broke out near Helios Way and was reported under solar panels, according to CAL Fire SLO.

Locals put out the fire at one acre before 12:30 p.m. and crews mopped up the fire for a few hours after, detailed CAL Fire SLO.

More information will be provided as it becomes available to Your News Channel on this fire.

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Mike Klan

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – Standout sophomore Elina Stump captured the CIF-Southern Section Division 2 long jump championship with a personal best 18-7.25.

Stump also got on the podium two more times as she finished second in the triple jump and 100m hurdles,

Up next for Stump is next week’s CIF Masters Meet whee she will compete in all three.

Several other local athletes advanced to the Masters Meet as well.

Santa Barbara high jumper Carter Battle and the Dons Malachi Johnston in the shot put qualified with their performances.

Cullen Gully of Dos Pueblos qualified in the mile at 4:13.11 and with a 1:57.28 in the 800 meter.

Both times were personal-best times for Gully and the mile was the second fastest in DP program history.

“Two PRs at CIF Finals is no small feat,” said Coach David Jackson. “It’s a testament to his work ethic and mental toughness.”

Ethan Ball of San Marcos is headed to the Masters Meet after a second place finish in the 110 hurdles at 14.43 seconds.

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Mike Klan

LOS ANGELES, Calif. – The Gauchos have played their best softball in must-win elimination games.

Add two more pressure-cooker victories to their impressive list.

UCSB beat Arizona State 4-3 and then followed that up with a late night 7-5 8-inning win against San Diego State to stay alive at the Los Angeles Regional.

Last week UCSB won six straight elimination games to win the Big West Championship and advance to the NCAA Tournament.

After losing to host UCLA on Friday 9-1, the Gauchos went into familiar territory of playing elimination games, first up was Arizona State.

GAME ONE: GAUCHOS 4, SUN DEVILS 3 (10 INN.)In the fourth inning, the Sun Devils took the lead with two runs. After a bunt single an RBI single, brought home the first run of the game. An additional run was added on a sac fly, giving ASU a 2–0 advantage.

UC Santa Barbara responded in the fifth inning. Erin Mendoza’s single kickstarted the offense, followed by Jazzy Santos’s single that advanced Mendoza to third. Giselle Mejia’s RBI single put UCSB on the scoreboard and cut into the Sun Devil lead. Tehya Banks then delivered a crucial double to right center, driving in two runs and putting the Gauchos ahead 3–2 after the fifth inning.

ASU added another run in the fifth inning, taking advantage of a fielding error to level the score at 3–3. However, UC Santa Barbara’s defense held firm for the remainder of the game, preventing any further scoring from the Sun Devils.

In the tenth inning, with the score tied, Santos was hit by a pitch and later advanced to third on a wild pitch. Delaina Ma’ae’s single to shortstop led to a throwing error that allowed Santos to score the winning run, securing a 4–3 victory for UC Santa Barbara.

The Gauchos and Sun Devils battled out the 10 inning affair and in the end UC Santa Barbara outlasted Arizona State to win their first ever NCAA Championship game. Malaya Johnson threw all 10 innings picking up her 23rd win of the season and totaling a season-high 149 pitches. The 2025 Big West Pitcher of the Year struck out five while the Sun Devils scattered 10 hits in the game.

GAME TWO: GAUCHOS 7, AZTECS 5 (8 INN.)UC Santa Barbara opened the game with a strong start, scoring two runs in the first inning. Giselle Mejia and Tehya Banks reached base, setting up Bella Fuentes for a crucial two-RBI single to right field, giving UC Santa Barbara an early lead. SDSU was unable to respond in the bottom half, leaving the score 2–0.

In the third inning, SDSU took the lead with a three-run homer, shifting the momentum and putting them ahead 3–2. UC Santa Barbara responded in the fifth inning, reclaiming the lead with a three-run homer by Jazzy Santos, which brought in Erin Mendoza and pinch runner Lucy Mogan, making it 5–4 in favor of UC Santa Barbara.

After the Aztecs tied the game up in the bottom of the seventh, UC Santa Barbara regained the lead in the eighth inning. Elicia Acosta homered down the right field line, followed by a double from Delaina Ma’ae, who scored on a subsequent single by Santos, pushing the score to 7–5. The Aztecs were unable to mount a comeback in the bottom of the eighth, solidifying a 7–5 victory for UC Santa Barbara.

With the win, UC Santa Barbara clinched a spot in the Regional Championship game and improving their record to 8-0 when facing elimination in the postseason.

UP NEXTUC Santa Barbara will meet host institution UCLA tomorrow at 4:30 p.m. for game one of the Regional Championship. Should the Gauchos beat UCLA in the first game a second game will be played 45 minutes following the conclusion of the first game.

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Mike Klan

COLTON, Calif. – Kacey Hurly smashed three home runs including a grand slam to lead Dos Pueblos to a 10-2 CIF-Southern Section Division 4 second round playoff win at Colton.

Hurley belted a 2-run homer in third inning and followed with a grand slam in the fourth inning to put the Chargers up 7-0.

Hurley cleared the fence in left field in the sixth inning for her third home run of the day and seventh RBI.

“It sure was the Kacey Hurley show today,” said head coach Mike Gerken. ” I’m pretty sure she is the first player in program history to hit 3 home runs in a game. What a display. But really, this was a team effort. We got contributions up and down the line up on both offense and defense. Zella Cassidy had an amazing game with the glove, making play after play, including her second diving catch in as many games. I think this game will stick with the players for some time. I’m proud of the way they’ve responded to playoff softball.”

Kaitlyn Ashby pitched a complete game allowing just 5 hits.

Anastasia Brunner drilled a 2-run homer in the sixth inning for DP as well.

Dos Pueblos will host a quarterfinal game on Wednesday afternoon versus Harvard-Westlake.

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