Oxnard and Ventura Leaders React to Impacts of ICE Raids
OXNARD, Calif. – Local farm owners have urged President Trump to pause ICE raids in their fields following a recent operation near Point Mugu, but…
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Summer Fire Outlook for the Central Coast
VENTURA, Calif. – High fire season is now underway in California. “That increased fire risk across the interior areas first for June and then…
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Preparing for La Niña: How It Could Impact the Coast, Crops, and Communities in Southern California
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — From worsening wildfires to eroding coastlines and crop losses, changing climate patterns are reshaping life along the…
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County Sheriff’s Cannabis Enforcement Team Is Disbanded: Shrinking revenues, fewer raids lead supervisors to shift funds elsewhere
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif. – The team of four county Sheriff’s deputies and a sergeant that busted dozens of illegal pot operations and…
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Climate change, climate patterns, and rising sea levels cause growing threat to the bluffs in Isla Vista
ISLA VISTA, Calif. — The bluffs in Isla Vista are a prime example of how erosion is speeding up along California’s coastline. There is a growing…
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Summertime Safety Concerns Heat Up with Campers Heading into the Backcountry
Three boys on their high school summer break are enjoying swimming in the Santa Ynez River. They will be doing camping and say they have learned…
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SoCal Edison Extends Power Shutoffs as Fire Risk Warnings Grow Along California Coast
Southern California Edison is ready with power outage maps if high winds materialize. Some areas are already without…
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Oxnard Man Released After Being Detained by ICE Agents While Filming Father’s Arrest
OXNARD, Calif. – A U.S. citizen was detained in Oxnard after recording video of federal immigration agents arresting his father during a recent ICE…
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Pesticide company and owners settle civil claims over false advertising and pesticide violations
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif. – On Tuesday, the Santa Barbara County District Attorney’s office announced the resolution of civil claims against…
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Santa Maria Air Tanker Base ramping up operations for peak fire season
With peak fire season now here, the Santa Maria Air Tanker Base is ramping its operations in order to be fully prepared and ready to respond when the…
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Southern California Edison announces potential power shutoffs starting Monday at noon
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif. – Southern California Edison is considering potential power shutoffs in parts of southern Santa Barbara County…
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Large items and Leftovers Picked Up as Thousands Move Out of Isla Vista
Isla Vista trash left behind is a concern during the move out weekend but efforts to do a fast pick up are underway. Some items are being donated…
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‘No Kings’ protests underway across Southern California
VENTURA, Calif. – Thousands filled the sidewalks Saturday as part of a national day of action called “No Kings” in Ventura. “No Kings”…
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Grand Jury report praises Santa Barbra County’s water distribution network and investments
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif. – The Santa Barbara County Grand Jury released a report of its findings about local water resources Friday. The…
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Increased ICE Detentions and Deportations Create Climate of Fear and Stress
OXNARD, Calif. — Hundreds of people took to the streets of Oxnard Tuesday night to protest recent ICE enforcement actions. “Do protests help?…
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Crews help with water rescue Thursday afternoon at Slough Road near Sands Beach
ISLA VISTA, Calif. – Santa Barbara County Fire crews helped with a water rescue near Sands Beach on Slough Road just before 2:30 p.m.…
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Planned burns and firefighting training scheduled Thursday and Friday at Vandenberg SFB
VANDENBERG SPACE FORCE BASE, Calif. – Planned burns of about five to 10 acres of vegetation will be conducted over a 30-acre space on the northern…
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Overpass that ‘will help save lives’ at deadly Highway 46/41 intersection near Cholame set to open
The long-planned goal to improve traffic safety at one of the dangerous stretches of roadway in San Luis Obispo County is near…
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Local Law Enforcement Respond to Mass ICE Protests in Los Angeles
EDITORS NOTE: This article has been updated to include additional deployment numbers from the San Luis Obispo Sheriff’s Office VENTURA COUNTY, Calif.…
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Wednesday morning car port fire at apartment complex on Lolita Lane ruled an arson
SANTA MARIA, Calif. – Fire crews were dispatched to a car port fire at an apartment complex in the 200 block of Lolita Lane that totaled two…
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