Crews on scene for cliff rescue at Dino Caves Park in Pismo Beach
PISMO BEACH, Calif. – Fire crews are on scene of a cliff rescue after a man in a white shirt jumped off a cliff at Dino Caves Park in Pismo Beach…
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Why 35 New Ambulances Are Sitting Idle in Santa Barbara County — And What Happens Next
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif. — Santa Barbara County taxpayers are footing the bill for dozens of brand-new ambulances that have yet to be put into…
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State and County health agencies warn about consuming recreationally harvested shellfish
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif. – On Thursday, the California Department of Public Health issued an advisory about not consuming sport or…
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Training exercises this week providing real-world scenarios for SLO County fire agencies
San Luis Obispo County fire agencies are going through a week-long series of intense training exercises at a donated home in rural Arroyo…
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LA Fire Survivors Receive Intellipure Air Filters from ShelterBox USA
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — The Santa Barbara-based nonprofit ShelterBox USA continues to assist fire survivors. ShelterBox volunteers and workers…
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Third grader launches coin drive for Los Angeles fire relief and the Red Cross in Santa Barbara
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – The Monte Vista Elementary Student Council organized a coin drive for Los Angeles fire relief and the Red Cross. The Student…
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Mail Theft on the Rise Across Central Coast
SANTA MARIA, Calif. – Mail theft continues to rise at an alarming rate, with Central Coast residents experiencing a surge in thefts and subsequent…
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Storm surge comes and goes quickly without major impacts but mixed conditions linger on
A night of rain created a small pond near the construction zone by the Santa Barbara Cemetery. No major flooding was reported along area…
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Santa Maria work crews reporting few impacts from heavy overnight rainfall
Despite receiving a heavy dousing of rain during the overnight hours, the Santa Maria Public Works Department is reporting minimal impacts caused by…
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Heavy Rain Soaks Santa Barbara Coast
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — Do-it-yourself sandbag locations have opened for residents preparing for the storm. Station 7, located off Stanwood Drive…
Continue Reading Grand Jury makes recommendations after evaluating County epidemic preparedness
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif. – On Wednesday, the 2024-2025 Santa Barbara County Grand Jury issued a report of its findings and recommendations…
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Texas oil company’s plan to restart production on Gaviota Coast faces scrutiny from federal lawmakers
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — A Texas oil company’s plan to restart oil production on the Gaviota Coast is under scrutiny from federal lawmakers. On…
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Los Padres Forest has multiple burns of cleared brush and dead trees planned for Wednesday
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif. – The Los Padres National Forest and the Santa Barbara County Air Pollution Control District announced a series of…
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Chinese national pleads guilty to flying modified drone over and taking pictures of Vandenberg SFB
LOS ANGELES, Calif. – Yinpiao Zhou, a Chinese national arrested for flying a modified drone and taking aerial photos of Vandenberg Space Force Base…
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Tesla Cybertruck Pulled from Ventura Harbor by TowBoatUS
VENTURA, Calif. – TowBoatUS responded to an unusual request Monday afternoon, towing a Tesla Cybertruck out of Ventura Harbor. The driver, who was…
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Sandbag stations are open in the City of Santa Barbara until 5 p.m. Tuesday
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – The City of Santa Barbara has announced that free self-serve sandbag stations have been set up today and will remain open…
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New High-Tech Harbor Patrol Boat Enhances Safety in Santa Barbara
A new state-of-the-art Harbor Patrol vessel has been launched in Santa Barbara. It will replaces a boat that was about 25 years…
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Fire crews responded to small vegetation fires along Highway 101 on Gaviota Coast Monday
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif. – Fire crews responded to five small vegetation fires along northbound Highway 101 just north of Refugio on the…
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Congressman Carbajal and Senator Schiff issue letter asking for more public hearings and state oversight of plans to restart local oil production
WASHINGTON D.C.– On Monday, Central Coast Congressman Salud Carbajal and California Senator Adam Schiff announced a joint letter to Governor Newsom…
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One805 rocks for First Responders and Mental Health Care
One805 is set for a special fundraiser for first responders including those impacted by Los Angeles wildfires. The event will be inside the…
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