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Below is a press release from the County of Santa Barbara Health Department, Animal Services regarding them seeking the community’s help as local shelters begin facility improvements

SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif. – Santa Barbara County Animal Services (SBCAS) is calling on the community to help find temporary or forever homes for approximately 50 dogs from August 27 to September 30, 2025 as two shelters undergo major improvements.

Lompoc Animal Shelter Gets a Fresh New Look:

The Lompoc Animal Shelter is getting a long-awaited facelift, with fresh paint to create a brighter, more welcoming space for pets and visitors. During the renovation, the shelter will temporarily limit the capacity to just 20 dogs to ensure safely and reduce stress to the animals.

Santa Barbara Animal Shelter Play Yard Renovations:

Thanks to a generous grant from the ASPCA, in partnership with the Santa Barbara County Animal Care Foundation (SBCACF), the Santa Barbara Animal Shelter’s play yards will be transformed into more functional, enriching spaces for dogs with a more inviting and comfortable place for visitors. The project will expand playgroup opportunities, reduce stress, and help dogs show off their best personalities to potential adopters. To accommodate the construction, the shelter will temporarily limit the capacity to just 30 dogs.

A Call to Action for Dog Lovers

To support these improvements, SBCAS is seeking foster families and adopters who can open their hearts and homes to dogs during this transition, for a month—or a lifetime. Foster care provides a loving, low-stress environment for dogs, while freeing up shelter space for construction and incoming animals in need.

“This is a unique moment where the community can directly help us improve the quality of life for shelter dogs — both now and for years to come,” said Sarah Aguilar, Animal Services Director. “By fostering or adopting this month, you’re not just helping one dog — you’re helping us create better spaces for every dog who comes through our doors.”

How to Help:

Foster: Provide a safe, temporary home for any of our shelter dogs until October SBCAS provides supplies, medical care, and support.

Adopt: Make the commitment permanent and give a dog a lifetime of love

Spread the Word: Share our posts and anyone who might be able to help.

Interested in fostering or adopting? Stop by any of our shelter locations to meet available dogs and get matched up!

Santa Maria Animal Center: 548 W Foster Road, Santa Maria, CA 93455

Lompoc Animal Center: 1501 W Central Avenue, Lompoc, CA 93436

Santa Barbara Animal Center: 5473 Overpass Road, Santa Barbara, CA 93111

About Santa Barbara County Animal Services:

Santa Barbara County Animal Services is the leading animal welfare organization in Santa Barbara County, caring for over 6,000 pets in their shelters annually, and thousands of families across the community. SBCAS is dedicated to promoting responsible pet ownership and providing comprehensive animal care services to enhance the lives of both pets and people in the community. Through various programs and initiatives, the organization strives to ensure the health, safety, and well-being of animals.

About the Santa Barbara County Animal Care Foundation (SBCACF):

Founded in 2002, the Santa Barbara County Animal Care Foundation is an all-volunteer 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to giving every adoptable and treatable animal in Santa Barbara County a second chance at a loving home. In close partnership with Santa Barbara County Animal Services, SBCACF provides life-saving medical funding for abused, neglected, and injured shelter animals — covering everything from heartworm treatment and emergency surgeries to amputations. The foundation also funds essential equipment and supplies, ensuring the county’s three shelters have the resources needed to care for the most vulnerable pets. Through community support and steadfast commitment, SBCACF works tirelessly to create a more compassionate, caring future for animals in need.

About the ASPCA:

The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) is one of the nation’s largest animal welfare grant makers, committed to providing effective means for the prevention of cruelty to animals across the United States. Since 2001, the ASPCA has awarded more than $200 million in grants to over 4,000 animal welfare organizations, agencies, and programs — supporting everything from disaster response and emergency care to innovative pilot programs and best-practice implementation that improve the lives of animals nationwide.

Traducción al Español:

SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif. – Servicios para Animales del Condado de Santa Bárbara (SBCAS, por sus siglas en inglés) está haciendo un llamamiento a la comunidad para ayudar a encontrar hogares temporales o para siempre para aproximadamente 50 perros del 27 de agosto al 30 de septiembre de 2025 como dos refugios someterse a importantes mejoras.

El refugio de animales de Lompoc se renueva:

El refugio de animales de Lompoc recibe un esperado cambio de cara, con pintura fresca para crear un espacio más luminoso y acogedor para mascotas y visitantes. Durante la renovación, el refugio limitará temporalmente la capacidad a solo 20 perros para garantizar la seguridad y reducir el estrés de los animales.

Renovación del patio de recreo del refugio de animales de Santa Bárbara:

Gracias a una generosa subvención de la ASPCA, en colaboración con la Fundación para el Cuidado de los Animales del Condado de Santa Bárbara (SBCACF), los patios de juego del Refugio de Animales de Santa Bárbara se transformarán en espacios más funcionales y enriquecedores para los perros, con un lugar más acogedor y cómodo para los visitantes. El proyecto ampliará las oportunidades de los grupos de juego, reducirá el estrés y ayudará a los perros a mostrar sus mejores personalidades a los posibles adoptantes. Para acomodar las obras, el refugio limitará temporalmente la capacidad a sólo 30 perros.

Una llamada al acción para los amantes de los perros

Para apoyar estas renovaciones, SBCAS busca familias de acogida y adoptantes que puedan abrir sus corazones y sus hogares a los perros durante esta transición, durante un mes o para toda la vida. La acogida proporciona un entorno afectuoso y poco estresante, y a la vez libera espacio del refugio para la construcción y la llegada de animales necesitados.

Cómo ayudar:

Acogida: Proporcionar un hogar seguro y temporal para uno de nuestros perros. SBCAS proporciona suministros, atención médica y apoyo.

Adopción: Haz un compromiso permanente y dale a un perro una vida de amor.

Corre la voz: Comparta nuestras publicaciones con quienes puedan ayudar.

¿Está interesado en acoger o adoptar? Pase por cualquiera de nuestras instalaciones para conocer a los perros disponibles y encontrarlos.

Santa Maria Animal Center: 548 W Foster Road, Santa Maria, CA 93455

Lompoc Animal Center: 1501 W Central Avenue, Lompoc, CA 93436

Santa Barbara Animal Center: 5473 Overpass Road, Santa Barbara, CA 93111

Acerca de los Servicios para Animales del Condado de Santa Bárbara:

Los Servicios para Animales del Condado de Santa Bárbara es la organización líder en bienestar animal en el Condado de Santa Bárbara, cuidando a más de 6.000 mascotas en sus refugios anualmente, y a miles de familias en toda la comunidad. SBCAS se dedica a la promoción de la tenencia responsable de mascotas y la prestación de servicios integrales de cuidado de los animales para mejorar la vida de las mascotas y las personas en la comunidad. A través de diversos programas e iniciativas, la organización se esfuerza por garantizar la salud, la seguridad y el bienestar de los animales.

Acerca de la Fundación para el Cuidado de los Animales del Condado de Santa Bárbara (SBCACF):

Fundada en 2002, la Fundación para el Cuidado de Animales del Condado de Santa Bárbara es una organización sin ánimo de lucro 501(c)(3) formada exclusivamente por voluntarios y dedicada a ofrecer a todos los animales adoptables y tratables del condado de Santa Bárbara una segunda oportunidad de encontrar un hogar cariñoso. En estrecha colaboración con los Servicios para Animales del Condado de Santa Bárbara, SBCACF proporciona financiación médica para salvar la vida de los animales maltratados, abandonados y heridos del refugio, cubriendo todo, desde el tratamiento del gusano del corazón y cirugías de emergencia hasta amputaciones. La fundación también financia equipos y suministros esenciales, garantizando que los tres refugios del condado cuenten con los recursos necesarios para atender a las mascotas más vulnerables. Gracias al apoyo de la comunidad y a su firme compromiso, la SBCACF trabaja incansablemente para crear un futuro más compasivo y solidario para los animales necesitados.

Acerca de la ASPCA:

La Sociedad Americana para la Prevención de la Crueldad contra los Animales (ASPCA, por sus siglas en inglés) es una de las organizaciones de bienestar animal más importantes del país, comprometida a proporcionar medios eficaces para la prevención de la crueldad contra los animales en todo Estados Unidos. Desde 2001, la ASPCA ha concedido más de 200 millones de dólares en subvenciones a más de 4.000 organizaciones, agencias y programas de bienestar animal, apoyando desde la respuesta ante catástrofes y la atención de emergencia hasta programas piloto innovadores y la aplicación de las mejores prácticas que mejoran la vida de los animales en todo el país.

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Below is a press release from Santa Barbara County Association of Governments regarding free rides on MTD Route 19X as the school year begins.

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – The Santa Barbara County Association of Governments (SBCAG), in partnership with Santa Barbara Metropolitan Transit District (MTD), will offer free rides on MTD Route 19X from August 25 to September 12, 2025.

The 19X provides fast, direct service between Carpinteria, Eastside Santa Barbara, and Santa Barbara City College. SBCAG funds the express route that has been in operation since August 2023 to ease traffic during the construction of the Highway 101: Carpinteria to Santa Barbara project.

“We want commuters to take advantage of the free 19X service as the Fall semester begins,” said Marjie KIRN, Executive Director of SBCAG. “The 19X route is a fast, convenient option between Carpinteria and Santa Barbara that also helps relieve the stress of traffic on Highway 101.”

The 19X Express Bus operates weekdays with limited stops to ensure faster travel times. Riders can view the full route schedule at https://sbmtd.gov/routes/19x/.

“Line 19X is a great route that provides an express one-seat ride to important destinations in our community. We are excited for SBCAG to cover free rides for three weeks, and encourage Carpinterians and Santa Barbarans to give it a try,” said Hillary Blackerby, planning and marketing manager at SBMTD. “This promotion helps us reach new riders and reward those who choose transit as part of their daily routine.”

The free fare promotion on the 19X is part of SBCAG’s “Try Transit” initiative, which encourages commuters to explore bus options. Riders on the 19Xwho register and log four trips at SmartRide.org between Aug. 25 to Sept. 12, 2025 will be entered to win free monthly passes on Santa Barbara MTD.

The “Try Transit” program is open to all commuters countywide, who can request 10 free rides by completing the pop-up form at SBCAG.org/transit.

For more information about free-fare promotion on 19X or ways to save money and try transit, email info@sbcag.org or call (805) 963-SAVE (7283).

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Patricia Martellotti

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – A homeless man in Santa Barbara says the heat has been brutal.

But help is making a difference.

Good Samaritan Shelter teams in South County are handing out water, ice packs, electrolytes, and cooling towels to people living on the streets.

Volunteers are stopping at parks, encampments, and transit hubs to reach as many people as possible.

For many homeless residents, the simple gift of cold water can mean the difference between comfort and crisis.

“Incredibly I can’t describe it. It’s a gift from God just showed up was on the beach. Had to go backwards because the sand is so dense … like life or death. I’m not joking either. It’s serious,” said David Anderson who is experiencing homelessness in Santa Barbara.

These efforts are part of an ongoing push to protect vulnerable residents as extreme heat events become more frequent.

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Patricia Martellotti

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – A new attraction at the Santa Barbara Maritime Museum is giving visitors the chance to step into the shoes of a ship captain.

The museum has launched a high-tech ship simulator that lets guests steer a vessel through changing ocean conditions.

Organizers say it combines history with hands-on adventure, making it both educational and fun.

Many visitors call it a one-of-a-kind experience they can’t find anywhere else on the Central Coast.

“Well, there’s nothing that is interactive as you know a lot of just reading that you actually get to experience being a vote. I think it’s wonderful. The technology is super cool,” said visitor Logan McGinnley of the Maritime Museum.

The museum says the simulator is already drawing new crowds and could become one of its most popular exhibits.

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Mike Klan

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – Sophie Otte is now the big hitter for Bishop Diego High School girls volleyball.

She had a career-high 16 kills to lead the Cardinals to a four-set win over Santa Barbara.

It’s believed to be the first time the Cardinals have beaten the Dons since 1975.

Last year Otte watched Eliana Urzua and Nicole Schuetz carry the Cardinals to a CIF-SS Division 3 championship match appearance. Those former stars are now at UCLA and LMU respectively.

Otte helped the Cardinals recover from a lopsided first set loss 11-25 to win the next three 25-20, 25-17, 25-22.

Otte had a key block late in the fourth set to set up match point.

With the win the Cardinals improved to 4-1 while the Dons fell to 1-2.

(Blake Saunders led Santa Barbara with 14 kills. Entenza Design).

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Mike Klan

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – Some of the top UCSB men’s basketball players of all-time were upstairs training in the Thunderdome.

Los Angeles Lakers guard Gabe Vincent and Oklahoma City Thunder guard Ajay Mitchell had a joint training session.

Miles Norris was lifting weights on campus and he stopped by to say hi and take pictures with his former teammates.

“It’s players first program,” said UCSB head coach Joe Pasternack who coached all three players. “It’s awesome for our players to feel like this is home and they want to be out here in the summer training.”

Norris has played with several NBA organizations since leaving UCSB in 2023 and now he is headed to play in Barcelona, Spain.

“It’s a lot of ex-NBA guys, some really great players,” said Norris who helped UCSB make two NCAA Tournament appearances in the three seasons he played for the Gauchos. “The biggest thing for me probably is the atmosphere, you know the fans are pretty crazy and every game is competitive so I am excited for that.”

Norris was also thrilled to be back at UCSB.

“It’s great to be back seeing coach, some of the guys I have played with Ajay, Ajare(Sanni), Brandon(Cyrus), it’s good to see them, it’s been awhile so I miss my guys.”

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Mike Klan

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. –

Men’s College Soccer:

Oregon State 3, UCSB 0

San Jose State 2, Cal Poly 0

Women’s College Soccer:

UCSB 2, Cal Baptist 0

Cal Poly 0, Fresno State 0

High School:

Girls Volleyball:

Bishop Diego 3, Santa Barbara 1

Oaks Christian 3, San Marcos 2

Royal 3, Dos Pueblos 0

Villanova Prep 3, Laguna Blanca 0

Rio Mesa 3, Santa Paula 1

Agoura 3, Moorpark 2

Girls Flag Football:

Dos Pueblos 34, Lompoc 0

Buena 19, St. Bonaventure 7

Girls Tennis:

Cate 10, Dos Pueblos 8

Boys Water Polo:

Dos Pueblos 18, Arroyo Grande 10

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Andie Lopez Bornet

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – It’s that time of year for dog owners and dog lovers to attend the Miramar Best in Show in Montecito. The 4th annual event takes place at the hotel and is hosted by Rosewood Miramar Hotel Managing Director Rick Fidel and actress, comedian and singer Jane Lynch.

The Best in Show event draws crowds from the resort and community to sit, watch and cheer on as dog owners and dogs strut the runway showing their best looks and tricks.

Dog owners and their furry friends can compete in the categories like:

·       Miramar’s Best In Show

·       Trick of The Day

·       Most Spirit

·       Best Look

The event is all in support of Santa Barbara Humane and Love Leo Rescue based in Los Angeles.

The event will be held Sunday, August 24, 2025 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Miramar Best in Show is presented by lifestyle brand STAUD, bases in Los Angeles and known for its doing custom pet portraits on select STAUD pieces. Exciting news for this years event- the brand will offer an exclusive Miramar X STAUD class of 2024 scarf collection to resort guest.

Your Newschannel will be covering the event so be sure to tune in on Sunday at 6:30 p.m.

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John Palminteri

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – Representative Salud Carbajal (D-Calif.) is speaking out about possible cuts to clean energy programs and funding. He represents the Central Coast.

He says reductions could mean the loss of local jobs and a negative impact on the economy.

Carbajal gathered leaders from local labor unions, the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, and others to share how recent federal actions could affect local jobs.

He is targeting President Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill.” Carbajal believes the bill “will gut clean energy investments, raise energy costs for consumers, and wipe out thousands of jobs. This reckless legislation guts clean energy investments, raises energy costs, and wipes out high-quality jobs.”

“They call it one big, beautiful bill. But we all know that it’s one big, ugly bill and an assault on the American people,” he said.

The Trump administration has not been favorable to many wind turbine and solar panel projects in the U.S. Executive orders this year limit new solar and wind projects across the country.

The administration is promoting energy production from other sources, including oil, natural gas, and coal. This issue was part of Trump’s campaign platform.

President Trump wrote this week:

“Any State that has built and relied on WINDMILLS and SOLAR for power are seeing RECORD BREAKING INCREASES IN ELECTRICITY AND ENERGY COSTS. THE SCAM OF THE CENTURY!”

Carbajal said, “Just last month, the Trump administration revoked approval of millions of acres of ocean that was set aside for offshore wind development.”

California has looked to these projects for new energy and jobs.

Jeremy Goldberg, Central Coast Labor Council director, said, “As we continue to work towards state electrification and clean energy goals, we need scalable green energy sources like wind, solar, and hydrogen.”

There has also been an effort to expand vocational training to help workers transition from one job skill to another in the green energy sector.

Em Johnson with the Community Environmental Council said, “This administration’s rollbacks, from clean car standards to renewable energy incentives, are destabilizing one of the fastest growing sectors of our economy.”

Joshua Medrano of the Tri-County Building and Construction Trades Council of San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, and Ventura counties said, “Hands off our jobs. Bottom line! We have always been on the forefront of technology, clean energy, and renewable resources, and labor has always been at the forefront of providing a skilled and trained labor force.”

Former State Assemblyman and past County Supervisor Das Williams is now working on clean energy projects as Senior Advisor of Policy and Legislative Affairs for Central Coast Community Energy. He said, “Fewer projects in the pipeline with more energy demand means higher prices for everybody. It’s going to hurt the economy.”

Williams added that energy bills will rise under the plan and urged the public to fight back by supporting energy projects while they can. He noted that rebates and discounts on electric vehicles will soon run out, with the deadline at the end of September.

Carbajal returns to Washington in just over a week.

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Joey Vergilis

ARROYO GRANDE, Calif. – Selecting the first-ever guest to appear on The Walkthrough with Joey was a no-brainer. 

There are thousands of high school football players on the Central Coast, but one choice was all too obvious – Arroyo Grande High School’s two-way star, Caleb Clark.

Clark is coming off an outstanding junior season where he impacted every phase of the game. He piled up more than 1,220 all-purpose yards, scored 16 touchdowns, added 31 solo tackles, and snagged 4 interceptions. Lining up at safety, defensive back, wide receiver and running back, Clark became a true do-it-all weapon for the Eagles. 

His performance last season earned him 2024 Mountain League MVP and San Luis Obispo Tribune Player of the Year honors.

But turning the page to 2025, Clark hasn’t let any of those titles get to his head.

Now Senior Captain and an Idaho Vandals commit, Clark knows it’s about action, not accolades.

“Don’t sing your own praises, let other people sing your praises for you. That’s not a good look to say ‘I’m the best,’ let my game speak for itself,” Clark said.

The one thing Clark will say is the best? His mom’s fettuccine alfredo. The three-star recruit admits it’s his go-to pregame meal, served up every Friday for lunch before kickoff.

The Eagles’ leader says he and his teammates have been grinding all spring and summer to get Arroyo Grande back into the playoffs and – potentially – on a championship run.

The 2025 season begins tonight in Visalia, where the Eagles face the Golden West Trailblazers at 7 p.m. And with a two-hour bus ride to the Central Valley ahead of him, you can bet mom is ready with the Tupperware to keep her multi-talented son fueled up.

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