Harbor Patrol officers urge vessel owners to review safety plans during the ongoing Safe Boating Week
The Santa Barbara Harbor Patrol is checking vessels during Safe Boating Week. It’s an annual review prior to Memorial Day…
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California Highway Patrol is gearing up for Memorial Day weekend traffic enforcement
The California Highway Patrol in Santa Barbara County geared up for Memorial Day weekend traffic enforcement with additional patrol…
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Coast Guard helicopter rescues 3-year-old girl suffering seizures on cruise ship off Santa Barbara coast
A Coast Guard helicopter crew rescued a 3-year-old girl suffering from seizures on a cruise ship about 90 miles off the Santa Barbara coast on…
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Reminder: One week left for San Luis Obispo property owners to clear combustible materials
The City of San Luis Obispo Fire Department reminds homeowners that this is the final week to clear all combustible plant debris before citations…
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One teen injured after drive-by shooting in Lompoc
On Wednesday, two juveniles were shot at from a vehicle while walking in the 900 block of North I Street around 4 p.m. One of those juveniles was…
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Police determine bomb threat to be unfounded, Santa Maria High School lifts lockdown
Santa Maria High School lifted a lockdown placed at 11:35 a.m. Wednesday due to an anonymous call about a bomb threat on campus, according to Santa…
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Santa Barbara Police host successful gun buyback initiative on Saturday
The Santa Barbara Police Department held a gun buyback event on Saturday at the Santa Barbara City Yards where 137 unwanted guns were turned…
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TSA officers discover handgun in carry-on luggage at Santa Barbara Municipal Airport
Officers with the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) at Santa Barbara Municipal Airport stopped a male traveler from bringing a loaded…
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Public works Meet and Greet demonstrates all that’s done for Santa Barbara roads, bikeways, trees, water systems and more
The City of Santa Barbara Public Works day takes place from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. It’s a chance for the public to meet with staff and see what the…
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Santa Barbara Sheriff’s Office’s annual awards honored exemplary service to the community
The Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office honored employees and members of the community at their Annual Recognition Awards Luncheon on Thursday at…
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County of San Luis Obispo celebrates National Public Works Week May 21 to May 27
The hard working 300 people that make up the County of San Luis Obispo Public Works Department are being celebrated during National Public Works Week…
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County’s Search and Rescue Team practices over-the-side rescues off Arroyo Hondo Bridge Sunday
Members of the Santa Barbara County Search and Rescue (SAR) Team were using the Arroyo Hondo bridge for training on…
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National Disaster Search Dog Foundation hosts open house
SANTA PAULA, Calif.-The National Disaster Search Dog Foundation held a rare open house on Saturday in Santa Paula. The foundation’s training grounds…
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Sheep arrive in Montecito to work on a three week fire prevention project
200 sheep are now on the front line of fire prevention in Montecito. They are eating up dry grass that could spread a front country…
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Ironman Triathlon this weekend leads to partial lane and ramp closures on Highway 1
Nearly 2,000 participants are expected for the Ironman Triathlon on Saturday, May 20 and for local drivers, portions of Highway 1 will be closed to…
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San Luis Obispo County hosts National Law Enforcement Week events
In observance of National Law Enforcement Week, San Luis Obispo County Peace Officers Memorial was held Wednesday morning in Paso Robles and downtown…
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Gift cards will be available for anyone turning in a weapon during this weekend’s Police gun buyback
A Santa Barbara Police gun buyback is set for this weekend. Those who turn in guns will get a $100. gift card to Target or Smart &…
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Hancock College holds firefighting academy graduation featuring dynamic live demonstration
Allan Hancock College held a graduation ceremony on Wednesday morning for the latest round of cadets from its respected firefighter…
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Santa Barbara Police remember those who have fallen in the line of duty
A special police memorial remembers those who died in the line of duty. It was held Tuesday in front of the Santa Barbara Police…
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Train service from the Central Coast will take longer if your destination is San Clemente or San Diego
Passengers traveling to San Diego on Amtrak Pacific Surfliner trains from the Central Coast will be delayed due to a landslide north of San Clemente.…
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