Police Offer New Year’s Eve Safety Tips
Santa Barbara Police Sgt. Riley Harwood offered some common sense safety tips prior to New Year’s Eve. Harwood said the old saying “there…
Continue ReadingMonth: December 2014
Snow Caps Santa Ynez Valley Hills but Only Briefly
The light snow on top of San Marcos Pass melted quickly in most areas, but patches of ice and some white remnants of the slush remained behind by mid…
Continue ReadingSanta Barbara Teen Diagnosed With Polio-Like Illness
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has confirmed a Santa Barbara teenager has been diagnosed with acute flaccid myelitis, a paralyzing…
Continue ReadingLocal Businesses Ringing Up Sales For New Year’s
As the world readies to ring in 2015, many Central Coast businesses are ringing up big sales on New Year’s Eve. “It’s always a big…
Continue ReadingSanta Barbara Police Vehicle Involved in Collision
A Santa Barbara Police officer was treated and released from Cottage Hospital after a collision with a Range Rover just before 9:30 p.m Tuesday. The…
Continue ReadingMan Shot to Death in Santa Maria
Santa Maria Police are investigating a deadly shooting that happened at East Jones Street and South Bradley Road in Santa Maria late Tuesday night.…
Continue ReadingDirect Relief Sending Ebola Relief Shipment For Liberia
Direct Relief, a medical supply non-profit in Santa Barbara, will send off an Ebola relief shipment Wednesday afternoon to Liberia. This is the 30th…
Continue ReadingMan Charged in Sexual Assault of Teenager in SLO
A 17-year-old girl was locked in a downtown San Luis Obispo restroom as she was sexually assaulted on December 29. The assault happened in the 1200…
Continue ReadingSnow, Wind, and Cold Temps Across Santa Barbara County
Strong winds, snow, light rain, and dropping temperatures. It’s all part of a cold winter storm, originating from Canada, affecting Santa…
Continue ReadingLast-Minute New Year’s Options
It is never too late to make last-minute New Year’s Eve plans. There are events for all ages too. The Santa Barbara Symphony will play at the…
Continue ReadingCold Front Blankets Cuyama Valley in Snow
The snow storm hit the Cuyama Valley fast and hard Tuesday afternoon. “It was amazing”, says New Cuyama resident Donna Guzman, “I…
Continue ReadingToy Plane Plucked From Tree After Dad Shows Son How to Fly it
Jaime Herrera has friends in high places, and it helped to save his son’s new toy aircraft after the Christmas present got stuck in a tall…
Continue ReadingSanta Barbara Cold, Winds Put Damper on Night Out
Road closures went up along Brenner Drive when a free fell early Tuesday evening. Neighbors said it was sad to see what appeared to be an old Fig…
Continue ReadingFBI Investigating Online Death Threat Against San Luis Obispo Police Department
FBI are investigating a San Luis Obispo County suspect for a Facebook post threatening the San Luis Obispo Police Department. SLO PD was notified on…
Continue ReadingTwo Year Cabrillo Boulevard Bridge Replacement Project Begins
Construction on the Cabrillo Boulevard Bridge Replacement project has begun where State St. meets the waterfront, and over to Helena Avenue. Lash…
Continue ReadingNo Signs of Foul Play in Death of Los Osos Woman
Nine days after the body of 27-year-old Margay Edwards was discovered about 1/4 mile into the Nevada desert in late September, Nye County…
Continue ReadingCal Poly Students Finishing Rose Parade Float in the Cold
This year you can feel the excitement in the air again, the 126th annual Tournament of Roses Parade is just over a day away this year’s…
Continue ReadingAtascadero Citizen of the Year Announced
Jimmy Quinonez has been named Atascadero’s 2014 Citizen of the Year. Quinonez is an active member of the Atascadero Kiwanis Club and also…
Continue ReadingVentura Train Accident Leaves One Dead
A train accident in Ventura killed one man Monday evening. Ventura City Fire crews responded to the area of California Street and Harbor Boulevard…
Continue ReadingSheriff’s Deputy Involved in Goleta Crash
An on-duty Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s deputy sustained minor injuries when his patrol car crashed into a 2014 Toyota Camry on Highway 101…
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