Two dogs go missing following shed fire in Santa Barbara
“Snowy,” a four year old white Pug with tan patches and, “Bebe,” a one and a half year old white Chihuahua are now missing. The family’s two other…
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Preparation helps City of Santa Barbara weather storm
SANTA BARBARA, Calif.-Santa Barbara Fire Chief Chris Mailes credited word done beforehand with saving lives and property. Mailed compared it to an…
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Kibbutz survivors of October 7 Hamas attack travel to Santa Barbara
A group of women from Israel’s Kibbutz K’far Azza traveled to Santa Barbara for a special…
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Suspected murder-suicide under investigation in Arroyo Grande senior community
Two people are dead following a shooting and a standoff at the Cortina D’Arroyo Grande Senior Apartments complex at 241 N. Courtland…
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Santa Barbara City Council votes to finalize $6 million loan to Housing Authority for Quality Inn purchase
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – The Santa Barbara City Council is expected to adopt an ordinance at Tuesday’s meeting, finalizing a $6 million loan agreement…
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Life Cube shelter company hosts open house at new location
The Life Cube shelter company hosted an open house Thursday at its new location at 6200 Hollister Avenue, near the Santa Barbara Airport. …
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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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