Experts analyze burned soil in anticipation of Thomas Fire flooding
The Thomas Fire may be nearing full containment, but the threat is far from over. Any significant rain will likely cause flooding and debris flows in…
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Red Cross and United Way form partnership to help Thomas Fire Victims
Victims of the Thomas Fire met with case workers in Ventura provided by the Thomas Fire Fund to get short and long term resources to get back on…
Continue ReadingInmate recaptured after walking away from Ventura hospital
The Ventura County Sheriff’s Office recaptured an inmate that walked away from the hospital while receiving treatment Saturday morning. Sarah…
Continue ReadingSeveral evacuated Ojai residents return home without water
Water was shut off at several homes in Ojai on Tuesday. The Casitas Municipal Water District says people weren’t paying their bills, but those…
Continue ReadingRecovery marketing hoping to boost Santa Barbara tourism
Businesses are still feeling the heat from the Thomas Fire but Santa Barbara is open for business. As containment on the Thomas Fire inches toward…
Continue ReadingResidents warned of scammers during Thomas Fire recovery
As residents in Ventura County begin to pick up the pieces left in the wake of the Thomas Fire, those who lost everything are being urged to be extra…
Continue ReadingVentura police investigating shooting
The Ventura Police Department is investigating a shooting that sent one man to the hospital Friday night. The shooting took place in the parking lot…
Continue ReadingCalTrans to detour motorists on Highway 154 for vehicle removal
The California Department of Transportation will be putting a detour in place on Highway 154 near Santa Barbara so they can remove a vehicle that…
Continue ReadingUncork your New Year with bubbly advice in the Funk Zone
You might find just the right bottle of Champagne or sparkling wine that fits your budget this year with all the selections on the market. The…
Continue ReadingThomas Fire flares up in hills off Gibraltar Road
A small Thomas fire flare-up in the hills off of the 2900 block of Gibraltar Road caused some concern among residents of Santa Barbara Friday…
Continue ReadingSanta Maria businesses looking forward to 2018
The overall economic outlook in the Santa Maria is positive and has the city and businesses excited for the start of 2018. Linda Greco is the owner…
Continue Reading2 known gang members arrested during stop in Ventura County
The Ventura County Sheriff’s Office arrested two known gang members during a traffic stop Thursday afternoon in El Rio. Sheriff’s…
Continue ReadingMountain lion cub burned in the Thomas Fire recovering ‘remarkably well’
A mountain lion cub burned during the Thomas Fire is recovering from his injuries “remarkably well,” the California Department of Fish…
Continue ReadingRed Cross opening client service centers for residents affected by Thomas Fire
The American Red Cross is opening several client service centers into the new year in Ventura and Santa Barbara counties for residents affected by…
Continue ReadingAir Quality Watch in Santa Barbara County canceled
On Friday, the Santa Barbara County Public Health Department and the Santa Barbara County Air Pollution District canceled the Air Quality Watch that…
Continue ReadingThomas Fire crews working to extinguish smoldering oil seeps in upper Ojai
If you live in the upper Ojai Valley, you may still smell smoke lingering from natural oil seeps. It’s creating air quality issues for some who…
Continue ReadingDistrict Attorney warns against scams after the Thomas Fire
Those affected by the Thomas fire are being warned to watch out for scams that might cost them a big financial loss if they are involved in a…
Continue ReadingOxnard man in critical condition after being shot multiple times
An Oxnard man is in critical condition after he was shot multiple times. According to Oxnard Police, officers found 19-year-old Jesus Michel in the…
Continue ReadingSanta Barbara Cottage Hospital fined after patient commits suicide
The California Department of Health released a report Thursday detailing penalties issued to nine different hospitals in the state for…
Continue ReadingAtascadero police warn of “organized crime crew” targeting businesses
The Atascadero Police Department is warning business owners and office workers to be on the lookout for two people who are believed to be working…
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