Posted 5:48 AM 5/9/2013 by Kathrene Herndon, KSBY News
Some community college students attended a special event at Allan Hancock College Wednesday.
Brandman University was at the college reminding students that they can receive higher education on the Central Coast.
During the event, students enjoyed a free lunch, entertainment, and (More)
Posted 11:47 PM 5/8/2013 by Katie Ferber, KSBY News
The winners are out for the "Water Wise" video contest for high school students in Santa Barbara County.
For the second year in a row, a student team from Pioneer Valley High School won first place with their video, "Water Wise Ways."
Second place went to "Keep Santa Barbara Water (More)
Posted 8:40 PM 5/7/2013 by Ed Zuchelli, KSBY News
A 28-year-old man pled guilty to 21 felony counts of identity theft, grand theft and money laundering.
The Santa Barbara County District Attorney says Imoukhuede Ehimika set up fake bank accounts after stealing personal information from victim's homes.
He stole more than $200,000 from his victims.
He was sentenced to five years and eight months in jail and must pay restitution.
Posted 8:30 AM 5/7/2013 by April Hansen, KSBY News
Sexually violent predator Tibor Karsai was released as a transient last month in Santa Barbara County and there are questions about who is picking up the tab as he transitions back into the community.
Karsai served five years in prison for raping a 19-year old girl in 1975. He was paroled (More)
Posted 4:09 PM 5/6/2013 by Lindsay MacLeod, KSBY News
Mountain bikers from throughout Southern California are coming to the Central Coast this weekend.
The Southern California High School Mountain Bike Finals were held Sunday at The Dirt Club in Los Olivos.
More than 350 student athletes came out for the event.
(More)...Posted 7:46 AM 5/3/2013 by Kathrene Herndon, KSBY News
Two men were arrested early Friday morning on various charges including being under the influence of drugs.
Around 12:45 a.m., Santa Maria Police say an officer noticed a vehicle blocking an alleyway near Boone and Depot.
When the officer approached, police say one of four men ran (More)
Posted 3:37 PM 5/2/2013 by Katherine Worsham, KSBY News
The Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians Foundation says it is pledging $300,000 to Santa Barbara's Unity Shoppe over a three-year period.
The Unity Shoppe recently established a capital campaign to pay off the mortgage on its new building. It has already raised $1.2 million, needs another $1 million by the end of 2013, and $1.5 million more by the end of 2014.
The Unity Shoppe, which is based in Santa Barbara, provides food and other services to low-income families.