Montecito Fire’s Kevin Taylor reflects on his firefighting career
MONTECITO, Calif.-When Kevin Taylor was a student at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo he didn’t intend to be a firefighters or fire chief. “I wanted to be a…
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Busted up axe throwing boards are now available as free firewood in Santa Barbara
The State Street Axe Club in Santa Barbara is offering its used up targets for free firewood. The wood burns clean and is not…
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Governor Newsom signs bill creating petroleum oversight division
On Tuesday, Governor Gavin Newsom signed legislation to create additional oversight authority within the state government in response to high gas…
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SCE surprises local high school senior with $50,000 scholarship
CAMARILLO, Calif.-Christina Agopian knew something was up when adults from Southern California Edison stopped by her Camarillo High School classroom…
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Encampment fire causes temporary closure of freeway exit
SANTA BARBARA, Calif.-A fire at an encampment between the Northbound 101 Freeway and the Cabrillo exit caused the temporary closure of the exit in…
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Body found along Mission Creek off of Castillo Street in Santa Barbara
A body was discovered on the banks of Mission Creek near the 800 block of Castillo Street Tuesday…
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Ten local businesses collaborate to offer a ‘Vintage Treasure Hunt’ in Santa Barbara
A Vintage Treasure Hunt takes place at ten locations in Santa
Barbara Saturday. The stores all sell consignment, retro, rare or collectable…
Californian soldier accounted for after over 70 years
After over 70 years, the remains of Army Cpl. Carmen Carrillo of Lompoc are coming home to the Central…
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Businesses in Pismo Beach are seeing less customers during the cold weather
Local business owners say this is not the typical crowds they see this time of…
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Santa Barbara Wildlife Care Network increases safety measures due to bird flu outbreak
Santa Barbara Wildlife Care Network increases safety measures in light of bird…
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First of two impulses of rain begins Tuesday afternoon
Following the dry and mild conditions on Monday into Tuesday, a storm system from Alaska will move through the region. Daytime temperatures were…
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Sister owned Skin Deep ends four decade run in June
The owners of Skin Deep, a go-to boutique for gifts, specialized skincare, spa and salon treatments for the past 42 years, is closing up…
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Stretch of Highway 41 in Atascadero set to reopen Tuesday afternoon following landslide removal
Caltrans is set to reopen a roughly 3-mile stretch of Highway 41 in Atascadero by 4p.m. Tuesday following a two-week closure due to a landslide…
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Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office rolls out new Narcan distribution program
The national fentanyl crisis continues to…
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Hancock College looking for students to participate in program that offers money for community service
Allan Hancock College is seeking students in take part in the California College Corps, a recently created program that offers participants a living…
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Mostly dry throughout the day Tuesday, another atmospheric river expected by the evening
Happy Tuesday! Expect a dry day today, but that will change in the evening. We have rain coming our way! A weak to moderate atmospheric river is…
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5Cities Homeless Coalition opens Arroyo Grande warming center for next two nights
The South County Regional Warming Center at 800 West Branch Street will open Tuesday and Wednesday night for those needing overnight shelter from…
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Santa Barbara County Supervisors consider ambulance provider options
When Santa Barbara County Supervisors put an ambulance contract out for bidding for the first time, it sparked…
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Patrick Vega Memorial Swim-a-Thon makes a splash
The annual Patrick Vega Memorial Swim-a-Thon made a splash in the Oxnard High School Aquatic Center.…
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Montecito Fire Protection District announces new Fire Chief
Montecito Fire Protection District Board of Directors announced the appointment of David Neels as Fire Chief following the retirement of Chief Kevin…
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