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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Tipline Investigation: Buying a car online, not as easy as it looks
Our News Channel Tipline investigation exposes problems with one of the big online car dealers,…
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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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Santa Barbara Unified junior high schools manage strong showing at Regional Science Olympiad
Santa Barbara, La Cumbre and Goleta Valley junior high schools managed a strong showing at the Regional Science Olympiad, according to the Santa…
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Kevin Martin sworn in as new Lompoc Police Chief in Tuesday city council meeting
Kevin Martin was sworn in as Lompoc Police Chief at the city council meeting Tuesday night.…
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Mr. Monopoly meets the mayor in Tuesday visit to Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara got a visit from the Monopoly man on Tuesday to highlight the new upcoming “Monopoly: Santa Barbara” themed edition of the iconic board…
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Lotusland storm damage exceeding $150,000 in Montecito
Everything from the storage shed to tree and debris removal, the garden currently has more than $150,000 in storm related…
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Arroyo Grande warming center to open Wednesday night
The South County Regional Warming Center at 800 West Branch Street will open Wednesday for those needing overnight shelter from the expected…
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Lompoc Police Department investigate home burglary
Lompoc Police took three men into custody for the burglary of a Lompoc home after following a man into his home and holding him at knifepoint,…
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Storm water runoff can cause increased risk of illness county public health department warns
Santa Barbara County Environmental Health Services warn about the potential health risks associated with contact with storm water runoff in local…
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Rain puts windshield wipers to work
The latest storm seemed to go back and forth like windshield wipers, between light and pounding…
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Goleta requests public input on grant application
The City of Goleta is asking for community input on how best to use a Clean California Local Grant through surveys due by Apr. 14 of this…
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SBA extends application period for storm-related damage assistance
The U. S. Small Business Administration has extended the deadline to apply for disaster-related business loans to Mar. 31 of this…
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Deputies arrest Oceano man for child molestation and seek additional abuse victims to come forward
Deputies arrested Larry Weiss, 69, in Oceano on Tuesday for child molestation, according to the SLO County Sheriff’s Office.…
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Montecito home damaged by century-old Oak Tree
Strong winds during Tuesday’s storm brought down a massive tree on a home along the 100 block of Pomar Lane, near San Leandro…
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Santa Barbara Mesa and waterfront ripped by destructive winds
Crashing waves slam the Santa Barbara breakwater wall during a morning storm. It also brought more sand to the harbor…
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Tuesday storm brings business to Santa Barbara
The storm may have created slippery roads, flooding, and anxiety for some local residents, but it’s not all doom and…
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Police arrest Santa Maria man for car vs. pedestrian hit-and-run Monday night
Police arrested a 48-year-old man for a hit-and-run around 8 p.m. Monday night in Santa Maria, according to the Santa Maria Police…
Continue ReadingTravel expert Kaila Yu returns to discuss latest LA eats with News Channel 3-12 Morning Team
News Channel 3-12 travel expert Kaila Yu returns to the morning show to discuss some of the latest spots to satisfy any foodie in Los Angeles.…
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Fallen tree closes portion of Highway 192 in Carpinteria early Tuesday morning
A fallen tree blocked all lanes on Highway 192 at Cravens Lane and Ocean Oaks Road, closing down the road to traffic around 8 a.m. according to…
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