Dozens of Camarillo Heights residents lose everything in Mountain Fire
CAMARILLO, Calif.— Residents evacuating their homes in Ventura County are trying to find silver linings in the wake of the devastating Mountain…
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Burned fiber-optic lines cause communication outage
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif.-A small fire that started at 4p.m. last Thursday caused big problems for internet users through Saturday. The so-called…
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New CHC solar project provides backup energy source for healthcare services in case of power outages
Community Health Centers of the Central Coast (CHC) celebrated the completion of a long-awaited project Tuesday morning that will help guarantee the…
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Tech consultant warns of scam asking for Bitcoin
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – Local Tech consultant Dax Gulje wasn’t surprised to learn Santa Barbara Police were getting calls about a scam…
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Ventura County launches new fentanyl awareness campaign urging the community to “Think Again”
VENTURA COUNTY, Calif.—It was an emotional and cathartic day for Lori Englander— who lost her son to a fentanyl overdose 2 years…
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Mental Health Services Act feedback forums welcome public input
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – Santa Barbara County is hosting so-called feedback forums to discuss the Mental Health Services Act (MHSA). Their first…
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Paso Robles Police warn public about scam calls impersonating officers and demanding payment
PASO ROBLES, Calif. – The Paso Robles Police Department is warning the public about scammers impersonating law enforcement on phone calls and…
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Uptick in coyote sightings has Goleta residents taking extra precautions with kids and pets
GOLETA, Calif. — Coyote sightings are not uncommon, whether it’s Los Angeles, New York, or Santa Barbara County. In an anonymous Edhat post, one…
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Milpas Street Crosswalk Safety and Sidewalk Widening Project welcomes public input
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – It’s been 13 years since the Friday night when a speeding truck struck and killed 15 year old Sergio Romero on Milpas and…
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Cliff fall prevention progress report shared
ISLA VISTA, Calif.-Santa Barbara County Supervisor Laura Capps stood with Isla Vista leaders and students on the bluffs in Isla Vista to share an…
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Practical tips for older adults in case of an emergency
September is National Emergency Preparedness Month, and it’s especially important for older adults to think about what to do when faced with an…
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Color the World features local artwork up for auction ahead of Storyteller’s big Friday gala
Color the World is a collaborative display of artwork up for auction by local artists. Proceeds will benefit Storyteller Children’s Center in Santa…
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Earthquake notifications and preparedness on the minds of many following recent shakers
Did you feel it? That has become a common refrain following earthquakes this…
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Ambulance service providers spark contract debate in Santa Barbara County
SANTA BARBARA, Calif.-Fire Chiefs Association spokesperson Chris Mailes said there is a wave across the state of California to move toward fire-based…
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“Cones with a Cop” brought officers and community members together at Coastal Cone
VENTURA, Calif.-National Ice Cream Day was Sunday July 21, but that didn’t stop Ventura Police enjoying the sweet treats with community members on…
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Potential lightning strikes in Santa Barbara County poses new concern in Lake Fire battle
As the battle against the Lake Fire enters a second week, there’s a new concern in the ongoing effort to get a handle on what is now the largest…
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Santa Maria to use aerial surveillance to determine location of illegal fireworks launches
For the third straight year, the City of Santa Maria will use aerial surveillance technology to help locate people who are launching illegal…
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Hidden camera found on Goleta-area resident’s property
A quiet neighborhood in Goleta has been on high alert after learning a camera was found in a home owners…
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Santa Maria using three-fold approach to fireworks this year through education, enforcement, entertainment
With the 4th of July approaching, the City of Santa Maria is rolling out a three-pronged approach regarding fireworks this year, which includes…
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Isla Vista bluff erosion measurements now required twice a year
SANTA BARBARA, Calif.-Santa Barbara County is adding a new safety measure along the Isla Vista cliffs where a number of students and alumni have…
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