“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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SLO County Sheriff’s youth summer camp helping kids learn important life lessons, safety education
The San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Office is wrapping up the first of three week-long summer camps for kids the department holds each…
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Father who lost son in Isla Vista killings raises concerns about rise in ominous subculture
In the 10 years since the Isla Vista massacre, the debate over gun control and mental illness has only intensified.…
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Pink to headline One805Live! Fall Fundraiser at Kevin Costner’s estate
The One805Live! show at the Sunstone Winery on Sunday included a big…
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Recent landslide leads to lane closure along Las Alturas Road by red-tagged home
Workers have closed one lane on Las Alturas Road while the City of Santa Barbara finds a solution for a Riviera house that is slowly sliding down the…
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Fire agencies discuss wildfire preparedness during statewide event in Paso Robles
Multiple local, state and federal fire agencies are in Paso Robles today to raise public awareness about fire preparedness during a statewide media…
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With no progress in contract talks, Santa Maria firefighters ramping up its public messaging
As contract talks with the City of Santa Maria continue to drag on, Santa Maria firefighters are now ramping up their messaging to the public in an…
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Fatal falls trigger mother of UCSB grad who died in Isla Vista cliff fall two years ago
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif.-The mother of a UCSB graduate who died in an Isla Vista cliff fall during alumni weekend two years ago can’t believe it…
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Mothers mourning sons killed in Isla Vista cliff falls speak out
SANTA BARBARA, Calif.-Parents who lost loved ones to past cliff falls in Isla Vista just learned about the latest fatal fall. This time it happened…
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Central Coast residents urged to take part in Earthquake Preparedness Month
People who live on the Central Coast are being urged by both the state and local Offices of Emergency Services (OES) to take part in Earthquake…
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New signs providing information about emergency sirens posted in SLO County
San Luis Obispo County is in the process of installing updated signage providing information for its emergency early warning…
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Another storm brings more growth, fuel to local mountains and canyons
A late season storm will bring more water to creeks that are already flowing in the hills above town and, heavy brush “loading” in the mountains and…
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Santa Maria unveils new online site to report non-emergency crimesÂ
The City of Santa Maria has unveiled a new online website that allows users to report non-emergency crimes to the police…
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Storm brings flooded roadways, high surf across San Luis Obispo County
The latest round of rainfall has brought a number of storm-related issues around San Luis Obispo…
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Slipping hillsides cause concern for Santa Barbara residents, ahead of more rain
Concerns are mounting as last week’s atmospheric river left the hills throughout the city saturated and, more rain is on the…
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