Flood protections underway in the Alisal fire zone with rain on the way
The Alisal Fire zone along the Gaviota coast is a concern for flooding with a storm coming in Sunday. Preparations are underway including warnings…
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Shortage of car electronic chips requires shift in plans for car sellers, buyers
New car buying is going slow for consumers due to a semiconductor chip shortage. Dealers give suggestions on what to do until the vehicles are…
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Without annual expos, special outreach helps seniors with their annual flu shots
Senior outreach efforts are underway for flu shots this year, after a quiet season last…
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Alisal fire costs exceed $19-million with flood potential increasing from burn zone
In a report to the Board of Supervisors, ten residential structures were destroyed, one was damaged and numerous outbuildings were impacted. There…
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Crews tighten up lines around the Alisal fire, some personnel released
An Alisal fire strike team is fueled up and heading into the Refugio hills to finish off the containment of a week long…
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Air attacks and a weather change should snuff out Alisal Fire soon
The air attack on the Alisal fire along with a weather change is making a signifiant difference on the wild land fire burning for nearly a week at…
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City councilman Gutierrez attends christening of the USS Santa Barbara
Gutierrez serves as the city’s Mayor Pro-tempore. Mayor Cathy Murillo was unable to…
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Property owners and county leaders begin assessing the Alisal fire damage
Damage from the Alisal fire is being assessed in many canyons on the Gaviota coast. This was up Refugio…
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Alisal Fire shifts to federal incident with additional staffing and funds
The Alisal fire command team now has federal leadership and resources in coordination with Santa Barbara…
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Equine Evac mobilizes to care for large animals from the Alisal fire as the acreage spreads
Late night walk for Equine Evac at the Earl Warren Showgrounds in Santa Barbara. There were 39 horses transported there when the Alisal fire broke…
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St. Vincent’s Golf Classic and other non-profit events fill short fundraising calendar to end 2021
The Montecito Club will host the St. Vincent Golf Classic as many non-profits and community organizations fit events into a tight 2021 calendar.
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Refugio Oil spill in 2015 gives Orange County leaders a playbook for response
The 2015 Refugio Oil spill response may have some guidelines for what the Orange County response will be for the Huntington Beach disaster taking…
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Group looks at vacant St. Mary’s property for new site to help the homeless
The St. Mary’s retreat is for sale in Santa Barbara and may be a new site for the homeless. Private and government money may be combined to purchase…
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Election night results in Santa Barbara will be on the front porch at City Hall, not inside
The front porch entrance to Santa Barbara City Hall will be the site of election results on Nov. 2. The inside chambers will be…
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Vaccination numbers up slightly and the COVID mask requirement is extended in Santa Barbara County
A COVID graphic using swiss cheese shows different layers of protection from the virus. Santa Barbara County Health says this is still the best plan…
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Santa Barbara voters receive election ballots this week for Mayor and council seats
Voters in Santa Barbara will be seeing a ballot this week for mayor and three council seats. Election day is Nov.…
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COVID vaccination deadline arriving at Santa Barbara City College
SBCC students are picking up a financial incentive reward for getting their COVID…
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Early travel plans will help with prices and ease for the holidays
Travel plans for the holidays are starting now for many people checking prices and destinations before the costs and choices change. Travel experts…
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15 people found on suspected smuggling boat that washed up on Santa Barbara County beach
15 people were detained after a small boat was spotted along the Santa Barbara County coastline Monday…
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Outreach promotes safety with thousands of bikes now back on the Isla Vista streets
Thousands of bike lights have been handed out to improve traffic safety on the busy streets of Isla Vista. With the start of the UCSB school year,…
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