Clean up continues following recent storms along the coast
SANTA BARBARA, Calif.-The eve before Christmas Eve looked like an old-fashioned Kodak moment along the Central Coast, but that was not the case…
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Santa Barbara County, Santa Maria Public Works crews ready to respond if needed during this week’s storms
With the stronger of two storm systems this week ready to arrive onto the Central Coast tomorrow, Santa Barbara County Public Works crews are poised…
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SLO County Emergency Services, law enforcement preparing for rain this week
As rain arrived early Monday morning, it began what forecasters are predicting include several days of wet weather throughout most of the…
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Community meeting to discuss emergency preparedness of Arroyo Grande Levee to be held Monday
San Luis Obispo County is scheduled to hold a meeting on Monday, Dec. 11 to discuss the emergency preparedness and planning of the Arroyo Grande…
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PG&E, SLO County provides important Diablo Canyon emergency information calendar in annual outreach campaign
Thousands of households on the Central Coast recently received 2024 calendars that include important safety information about Diablo Canyon Power…
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With the holidays this month, fire safety reminders are shared to help ensure a safe season on the Central Coast
As the holiday season hits it full stride, the public is being reminded about basic safety reminders to help ensure a healthy and joyous time this…
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Jewish community gathering calls for release of hostages and sheds light on local support, rise in antisemitism
More than 100 people came together for an emotional gathering Tuesday at Goleta Beach Park, calling for the release of 241 Israelis and people from…
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Franciscan Friars of California expected to declare bankruptcy
Tim Hale, a Santa Barbara attorney with Nye, Stirling, Hale, Miller & Sweet and dedicated to justice for survivors of childhood clergy sex…
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Isla Vista conditions checked out in person by Supervisor Laura Capps as she calls for an eight-point safety plan
Supervisor Laura Capps checked out Isla Vista in person to help her with a improved safety plan. The Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s department was…
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New Beginnings presents “War Words” docu-play Saturday night at New Vic Theatre
A major effort to help end veteran homelessness throughout Santa Barbara County is happening Saturday, October 28, at The New Vic…
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New Beginnings’ Annual Fundraiser October 28: “War Words”
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – A Pulitzer Prize nominated play takes center stage in Santa Barbara next week in an effort to help local homeless…
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A multi-phased approach to the growing needs of aging services underway in Santa Barbara County
A master plan is being developed to respond to the growing population of aging residents in Santa Barbara County. By 2030 studies show one in four…
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Anti-Defamation League stands by Israel
SANTA BARBARA, Calif-The Regional Director of the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) said many local residents have close connections or ties to Israel.…
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SCE plans possible Public Safety Power Shutoffs if winds pick up Wednesday-Thursday
SANTA BARBARA, Calif.-Southern California Edison and Office of Emergency Management officials in Santa Barbara County said about two thousand…
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San Luis Obispo County breaks ground on new state-of-the-art emergency services dispatch center
San Luis Obispo County held a groundbreaking ceremony Monday morning to officially celebrate the start of construction on a long-planned brand new…
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Earthquake preparedness training workshop held in Santa Maria
The Santa Barbara County Office of Emergency Management (OEM) will hold a hands-on training event in Santa Maria this afternoon to help residents…
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Santa Barbara County’s LEAP collects diapers for local families, year-round
Central Coast nonprofit LEAP had a successful diaper drive in honor of National Diaper Need Awareness…
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Smoky skies caused by distant wildfires impacting Central Coast air quality
Wildfires burning in Northern California and Oregon, combined with meterological conditions, are pushing smoke hundreds of miles south across much of…
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PG&E conducts aerial inspections for potentially dangerous trees in Northern Santa Barbara County
Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) is conducting aerial inspections for trees that might pose a risk to power lines all this week throughout…
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Benjamin Schurmer’s family shares balcony location of student’s fatal cliff fall in Isla Vista
ISLA VISTA, Calif.-The family of Benjamin “Benny” Schurmer of Ojai wants people to know exactly where he fell to his death over Labor Day weekend in…
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