Lopez Lake reaches 100% capacity, spills for the first time in 25 years
LOPEZ LAKE, Calif. — Lopez Lake reached 100% capacity early Thursday morning, spilling over for the first time in 25 years. According to the San…
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Saturated bluffs, canyons and hillsides remain potential problem spots
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – Geology experts are keeping a close eye on certain areas across Santa Barbara County, from mountain foothills to coastal…
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National Weather Service deems Carpinteria wind event as tornado
A Carpinteria wind event damaged structures at the Sandpiper Mobile Home Park Tuesday. Cleanup efforts are underway. …
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More ocean sewage problems hit the coast leading to warnings for miles
Beach closure signs are up in Santa Barbara and Ventura counties in area where water has been contaminated by runoff sewage. Contact with the water…
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Lopez Lake reaches 90% capacity, close to spilling for the first time in 25 years
The dramatic rise of Lopez Lake continues to reach levels not seen at the South San Luis Obispo County reservoir in many…
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Soaking storm leaves behind multiple clean up and repair jobs on the South Coast
The recent rains have caused several slides including one on Miramonte Dr. in Santa Barbara. Another one is on Coronel St. on the…
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Emergency responders have a full court press underway as a March madness-style storm bears down
Steady rain has soaked roads on the South Coast but no morning flooding was reported. In the last serious of storms several streets had pooling…
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East Beach volleyball courts shrink from damaging Santa Barbara rain runoff
The East Beach volleyball courts have seen significant sand wiped out by this year’s storms in Santa Barbara.
Heavy storm runoff has carved out a…
The Santa Barbara International Orchid show returns after pandemic impacts
The Santa Barbara International Orchid show returns after it was grounded by the pandemic. It takes place this weekend at the Earl Warren…
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14 meetings later, more work is still ahead for the remodel of De la Guerra Plaza
Plans to remodel De la Guerra Plaza in Santa Barbara are still snagged by issues with new features. One includes a bubbler water…
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Marine animals at risk from ripped out lobster traps on the Santa Barbara County Coast
Lobster traps used in offshore waters have been ripped out by winter storms and now pose a threat to marine life. A cleanup effort is…
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The ‘big chill’ to start 2023 has frozen out many dining areas without covers and heaters
Wet, cold and windy weather has been freezing out customers who enjoy outside dining. Sunny days will be an economic booster for the Central…
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Large trees topple in the wind closing Highway 101 and taking out power lines in several areas
Power lines broke in Montecito where trees came down on Sycamore Canyon road. It was one of many areas with damage from windy…
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Mountain driving concerns rise again with another low and cold storm coming to the Central Coast
Cachuma Lake is gushing at the Bradbury Dam with more rainfall runoff pouring in from a new series of storm fronts. The downstream impacts are a new…
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Rain pattern continues to soak the Central Coast with relief starting Wednesday
Mission creek at Rocky Nook Park in Santa Barbara has held its banks during the recent rain storms which are less impactful than the January blast. …
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Snow falls in parts of SLO County, including Cuesta Grade
A rare sighting of snow was seen in many parts of Northern San Luis Obispo County on Thursday…
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Frigid weather pattern arrives on schedule with snow, hail, and sub-freezing temperatures
Light snow hit the mountains above Santa Barbara Thursday morning with more in the forecast. Heavier snow is coming Friday…
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Heavy rainfall brings mushroom explosion across Santa Barbara County
The recent atmospheric river not only filled our reservoirs and put a huge dent in the drought, now there are mushrooms…
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SLO County emergency services and public safety agencies brace for rare winter storm
San Luis Obispo County Emergency Services, as well as public safety agencies are in full preparations for this week’s approaching winter…
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Extreme weather combination bears down on the Central Coast
Crews will be busy for days in the Santa Barbara waterfront cleaning up wind driven debris, including a damaged tree that struck a car. Many…
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