Disaster recovery center opens for SLO County residents affected by recent stormsÂ
A Disaster Recovery Center is opening today in San Luis Obispo to help provide assistance for residents affected by recent…
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New memorial bench in Montecito honors Santa Barbara County Search and Rescue
There’s a new memorial bench in the mudslide area, dedicated to a special group of local heroes.…
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Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo County residents eligible for FEMA individual assistance
SANTA BARBARA & SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTIES, Calif.– Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo county residents can now apply for financial assistance and…
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Santa Barbara Zoo animals safe after Monday’s storm
SANTA BARBARA, Calif.- Monday’s storm caused multiple freeway shutdowns and flooding in many parts of Santa Barbara County. But the famous Santa…
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First responders continue efforts to keep community safe at the debris basin on Randall Road
Monday’s storm brought flooding and rockslides to the Santa Barbara County…
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Local blood emergency declaration stresses importance of upcoming Day of Service Blood Drive
A blood emergency declaration by Vitalant, the nation’s largest independent, nonprofit blood services provider, is stressing the importance of the…
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Mud leaves its mark on lower west neighborhoods near Ortega Street Bridge
Drive up Bath Street or along West Ortega Street and you’ll find roadways coated in mud from Monday’s torrential rains.…
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Mass evacuation order marks five year remembrance of Montecito mudslide
The rebuilt and reinforced watershed throughout the community of Montecito showed signs of “behaving unpredictably” during Monday’s major storm,…
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Storm slams SLO County, causing widespread damage across the region
Monday’s rainstorm slammed into San Luis Obispo County, causing widespread damage across the entire…
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Evacuation orders issued for the west Navajo Avenue and North River Road areas in Paso Robles
An evacuation order has been issued for the areas west of South River road at the Navajo Avenue area in Paso Robles as rising flood waters reach…
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SLO Veterans Hall Covid testing site closing after more than two years, County moving testing to new location
After more than two years, the San Luis Obispo Veterans Memorial Building will no longer serve as a COVID-19 testing site for San Luis Obispo County…
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San Luis Obispo County alerts residents of potential flash floods as rain continues
San Luis Obispo County Office of Emergency Services urges residents to be alert and on the lookout for flooding as rainfall continues Thursday.…
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Local fire crews offer Holiday safety tips to the community
Local fire crews on the Central Coast say there is an increased risk of fires during the Holiday Season.…
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Heat wave puts Santa Maria Air Tanker Base on heightened alert
With temperatures are on the rise around the Central Coast, as well as throughout the state, it has put the Santa Maria Air Tanker Base on high…
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Parents and children attend National Night Out in Carpinteria
CARPINTERIA, Calif.-Carpinteria celebrated its second annual National Night Out on Wednesday evening by closing off a portion of Linden Ave. The…
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New 988 crisis hotline now providing mental health and suicide support
The new nationwide “988” hotline is now providing valuable support 24/7 for people experiencing mental health or suicide…
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Santa Barbara woman credits snake aversion training after numerous backyard encounters between dogs and large rattler
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – Karen Spechler held a small, unintended trophy from last weekend’s terrifying encounter with a large rattlesnake. (Courtesy:…
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Paso Robles Fire crews quickly put out multi-family residential structure fire
Paso Robles Fire crews were able to quickly knock down a multi-family residential structure fire late Sunday…
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Experts chime in on how to stay safe July 4th weekend
First responders are urging visitors to stay safe July 4th weekend.…
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Santa Maria using aerial technology to combat use of illegal fireworks
The City of Santa Maria is using aerial technology to help combat the use of illegal…
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