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Christer Schmidt

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – A 19-year-old male was found dead in deep water in the Falls Day Use Area in Santa Barbara.

The body was found in the Santa Ynez River by the Santa Barbara County Fire, Water Rescue Team, and Santa Barbara City Fire.

Officials remind the public that swimming in the Santa Ynez River can be dangerous and to practice proper water safety, including avoiding swimming alone, avoiding the water if you are inexperienced at swimming, staying within designated safety zones, avoiding alcohol and drugs during water activities, wearing a life jacket, and not diving headfirst into unknown water.

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Christer Schmidt

SANTA MARIA, Calif. – Officers from the Santa Maria Police Department Gang Suppression Team say they conducted a traffic stop near BenWiley and El Camino after observing a driver using a cell phone while driving.

Officers say the 24-year-old male Santa Maria resident was using his phone while operating the vehicle and did not have a valid driver’s license. They also had a 21-year-old male passenger from Santa Maria.

During the stop, around 6:15 pm on Saturday night, officers say they found an open container of alcohol in the vehicle and a granular substance on the floor that appeared to be narcotics.

Both occupants were removed from the vehicle, and the vehicle was searched. Officers say they found around 6.25 grams of suspected narcotics. Officers say they also found an unserialized 9-millimeter handgun, over $900 in cash, and other indications of narcotics sales.

The pair was arrested on multiple drug and weapons charges and booked into the county jail.

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Tracy Lehr

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – The annual Fiesta at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church went on all weekend.

Dance groups worked for months to perform in front of friends and family at the church.

The event is the biggest fundraiser of the year for the Catholic church on the corner of Nopal and Montecito Streets.

It is known for affordable food made by families sharing their cooking traditions.

People dined on tamales, pozole, churros and more while they were entertained.

“We love dancing here because it is an amazing community, we have diversity between like three (years-old) all the way to 93 (years-old) and love that,” said Angela Petresku of Me Sabor Dance Studio on Gutierrez St. in Santa Barbara.

Fernando Espinosa said making all the tamales was worthwhile and a lot of work.

Their tamales are such a big hit that people will be buying dozens more to take home.

There is usually a long line to buy them.

Everyone was welcomed to the Our Lady of Guadalupe Fiesta.

Visitors didn’t have to be a church members and security guards were on hand in case of emergency.

The Fiesta ran through Sunday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. 

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Caleb Nguyen

OXNARD, Calif. – The Dallas Cowboys continued their stay in Oxnard preparing for the 2025 NFL season.

Fans from across the country came to enjoy practice from America’s Team and a chance for autographs.

Sports Anchor Caleb Nguyen had details with the latest from camp, including Micah Parsons’ looming trade request from the franchise.

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Christer Schmidt

ATASCADERO, Calif. – Forward progress on a barn fire in Atascadero was halted by Atascadero Fire Department with assistance from the San Luis Obispo County Fire Department and CAL FIRE SLO.

The barn, located on the 8600 block of San Carlos, was destroyed during the blaze. Nine acres were approximately burned.

Two of the property owners transported themselves to Twin Cities Community Hospital. Four horses died during the fire.

The cause of the fire remains uncertain.

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Christer Schmidt

CRESTON, Calif. – Forward progress on a vegetation fire near Odonovan Road in Creston was stopped by air attack.

The fire hit approximately 30 acres before being contained.

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Christer Schmidt

VENTURA, Calif. – The Ventura Police Department (VPD) arrested a suspect after a call reported a hit-and-run on northbound Victoria Avenue near Avocet Drive.

VPD says the 21-year-old man was found by the officers after the victim of the hit-and-run followed the suspect vehicle and provided real-time updates to dispatchers.

Officers say they attempted to conduct a traffic stop. The driver did not yield, and a vehicle pursuit ensued.

During the pursuit, officers say the suspect’s truck hit one of the patrol vehicles before rolling over near Thille and Partridge Streets.

The suspect sustained minor injuries and showed signs of intoxication, according to the VPD. He was treated at Ventura County Medical Center before being booked in Ventura County Jail.

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Christer Schmidt

TEMPLETON, Calif. – A vegetation fire near Vineyard and Hidden Valley Road in Templeton has had forward progress stopped.

CAL FIRE SLO reports that a tree fell on a power line and caused a small fire.

The fire only hit about a quarter acre around 12:18 pm and was quickly contained.

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Christer Schmidt

VENTURA, Calif. – A Ventura Patrol officer arrested a suspect wanted in connection with a prior Grand Theft investigation.

The Ventura Patrol (VP) officer says they recognized the 45-year-old man from the Grand Theft investigation and attempted to initiate a traffic stop near Sherwin Avenue and Ventura Boulevard.

VP says the suspect failed to yield and fled quickly and recklessly on their motorcycle. Officers say they did not pursue the suspect initially due to the danger posed.

A VP motor officer says they later observed him continuing to drive recklessly in the area of Seaward Avenue and Thompson Boulevard. Moments later, the officer says they saw a collision between his motorcycle and a truck, which caused the suspect to be ejected from the motorcycle.

The motor officer says they attempted to detain him, but the suspect fled on foot.

A coordinated search ensued. During the search, officers say the suspect entered several private yards and temporarily hid in one until being discovered by the homeowner, prompting him to flee again.

After an hour, officers say they located and apprehended the suspect.

Officers say the motor officer sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was transported to a local hospital, and has since recovered fully.

The suspect was arrested for the prior Grand Theft and faces additional felony and misdemeanor charges, including felony evading, resisting arrest causing injury, hit and run, and prowling. He is currently booked at the Ventura County Jail.

A review of previous records showed that the suspect had prior convictions for burglary, carrying a concealed weapon, and Grand Theft of a vehicle.

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Christer Schmidt

PORT HUENEME, Calif. – A 56-year-old Oxnard resident was arrested Thursday night regarding a road rage incident.

Officers were dispatched to Fifth Street and Rice Avenue after a motorist reported that a suspect pointed a semi-automatic firearm at them while they were stopped near the intersection. The caller stated that when the light turned green, the suspect fled in his vehicle.

Oxnard Special Enforcement Unit (OSEU) says they located the vehicle in the 200 block of East Hueneme Road in the city of Port Hueneme. Officers say they spoke with the suspect, seated in the driver’s seat, and the passenger in the seat next to him.

OSEU says the pair were removed from the vehicle. They said the passenger was found to have narcotics and was under the influence.

During a search of the vehicle, they say they found a loaded 9-millimeter semi-automatic handgun registered to the suspect.

OSEU says the suspect was arrested for brandishing and illegal firearm possession. They also noted that the suspect showed signs of being under the influence of narcotics.

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