Lopez Lake reaches 90% capacity, close to spilling for the first time in 25 years
The dramatic rise of Lopez Lake continues to reach levels not seen at the South San Luis Obispo County reservoir in many…
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Soaking storm leaves behind multiple clean up and repair jobs on the South Coast
The recent rains have caused several slides including one on Miramonte Dr. in Santa Barbara. Another one is on Coronel St. on the…
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Morro Bay State Park seeks SeaLife Steward volunteers for May start
Morro Bay State Park is seeking volunteer kayakers and stand-up paddle boarders for the SeaLife Stewards program starting in May of this…
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Six-day controlled burn planned throughout Los Padres National Forest to reduce wildfire threats
A controlled burn targeting one to ten acres of felled dead trees, brush, and environmental debris in the Los Padres National Forest is set for Mar.…
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Portions of Los Padres National Forest reopen to the public following January storm closure
SOLVANG, Calif.– Most areas of the Los Padres National Forest have reopened to the public following winter storm closures to protect public health…
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Flood Watch issued for San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara counties ahead of approaching storm
The National Weather Service issued a Flood Watch for San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara counties ahead of the approaching…
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Goleta city leaders plant trees in honor of Arbor week
The city of Goleta planted two new trees at Stow Grove Park in honor of Arbor Week.…
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U-Haul Co. of California to pay $1.123 million in asbestos-related violations lawsuit
U-Haul Co. of California has agreed to pay $1.123 million in civil penalties to settle asbestos-related violations found at a Santa Maria warehouse,…
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Paso Robles prepares for incoming storms
The City of Paso Robles is taking some preemptive steps before atmospheric rivers arrive to the area including storm drain cleaning and setting up…
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Highway 1 repairs continue following January storms
Long stretches of Highway 1 are closed in Big Sur following three major slides during the January storms.…
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Marine animals at risk from ripped out lobster traps on the Santa Barbara County Coast
Lobster traps used in offshore waters have been ripped out by winter storms and now pose a threat to marine life. A cleanup effort is…
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Closure for parts of West Beach lifted following ocean water testing
Santa Barbara County Public Health Department has removed the beach closure from Santa Barbara Harbor to a quarter-mile east of Stearns…
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Lake Casitas filling up
VENTURA COUNTY, Calif.-Recent rain has helped local reservoirs fill up. People driving by Lake Casitas near Ojai can see a big difference. The Lake…
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Santa Barbara County seeks public input through Climate Adaptation survey
The Santa Barbara County Planning and Development Department is looking for public responses through their Climate Action Plan…
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NRC grants exemption for PG&E to continue operating Diablo Canyon Power PlantÂ
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission granted an exemption for expired licensing for Pacific Gas and Electric Company to continue operating Diablo…
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SpaceX launches Starlink mission from Vandenberg
SpaceX launched a Falcon 9 rocket carrying Starlink satellites to low-Earth orbit Friday morning from Vandenberg Space Force…
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Stop to smell the orchids this morning at News Channel 3-12 as our team previews the 75th Santa Barbara International Orchid Show
News Channel 3-12 Morning Team was joined by President of the Santa Barbara International Orchid Show ahead of its 75th return to the Earl Warren…
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NRC grants exemption to allow Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power Plant to operate while renewal application is under review
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission has granted an exemption to PG&E to allow the Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power Plant to continue operations as its…
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15th annual Santa Barbara Women of Achievement Awards to honor climate advocates
The Santa Barbara chapter of Association for Women in Communications (AWC) announced it will honor two climate advocates at the 15th annual Women of…
Continue Reading Twelve non-profits awarded new grants to expand access to state parks for fourth graders and their families
Twelve non-profit organizations became the inaugural recipients of the Adventure Pass Grants Program which improves access to outdoor experiences for…
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