Woman found dead near Stearns Wharf Monday morning
A woman was found dead near the dolphin fountain at Stearns Wharf Monday morning, according to the Santa Barbara Police Department (SBPD).…
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Fire crews rescue and transport woman to hospital via helicopter from rattlesnake bite Monday afternoon
Rescue teams from the Montecito Fire Department (MFD) helped transport a woman to the hospital after a rattlesnake bite on her leg at the Cold…
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Radar tracks controversial State Street bike speeds in downtown Santa Barbara as city looks at solutions
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State Street in Santa Barbara have become a safety concern with some bikes going over 20 mph. The speeds have been tracked with…
Fire crews respond to injured biker incident at Camuesa Connection Trail Sunday afternoon
Fire crews are responding to an injured hiker incident at Camuesa Connection Trail, according to the Santa Barbara County Fire Department (SBCFD).…
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Weed abatement program inspections to begin May 13
The Paso Robles Fire & Emergency Services is reminding citizens about upcoming inspections for fire hazards on May…
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Canned food pyramid and trapeze event will bring in mid-year help to the Unity Shoppe
A spring Unity Shoppe food pyramid an trapeze event is set for Saturday in Santa Barbara. Canned food donations are…
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Carpinteria dog owners group celebrates new off-leash dog park after years of planning
The C-DOG off leash park has opened in Carpinteria. It is at Monte Vista Park off Bailard…
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Santa Maria Police Department unveils ‘soft room’ to help comfort crime victims
The Santa Maria Police Department is officially unveiling a new place within its station on Thursday morning that has been created to help comfort…
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Supervisor Laura Capps to host Isla Vista housing and safety listening session in aftermath of recent bluff fatality
Santa Barbara County announced Thursday that Supervisor Laura Capps will host an Isla Vista housing and safety listening session for tenants and…
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Semi tractor and trailer crash hospitalizes three people in Santa Maria on Tuesday
Crews responded to a crash between multiple vehicles including a large commercial semi tractor and trailer that hospitalized three people on Tuesday…
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MADD remembers victims with moment of silence
SANTA BARBARA, Calif.-Mothers Against Drunk Driving held a vigil tonight. They held candles outside Santa Barbara County District Attorney John T.…
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Homeless solutions updated after recent numbers are released with current trends in Santa Barbara County
Santa Barbara County receives a report showing an increase in homelessness and also an increase in new housing for those in transition. The number…
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Fire crews respond to cliff fall from More Mesa at Austin Road Tuesday afternoon
Multiple fire personnel are arriving at the scene for a woman who fell around 80 feet from a cliff at the More Mesa Bluffs near Austin Road and…
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Latest Isla Vista cliff fall victim identified as Jacob Parker of San Diego
The Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office has identified the young man killed from a cliff fall on Saturday afternoon in Isla Vista. …
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Channel Drive open again after a weekend Montecito coastline slide
A coastal landslide has caused some concerns on Channel Drive in Montecito. While it was evaluated over the weekend, a pedestrian walkway and a bike…
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Mothers mourning sons killed in Isla Vista cliff falls speak out
SANTA BARBARA, Calif.-Parents who lost loved ones to past cliff falls in Isla Vista just learned about the latest fatal fall. This time it happened…
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Ventura Harbor Patrol Officers rescue two children from ocean Sunday afternoon
Ventura Harbor Patrol (VHP) rescued two children, one being unconscious, from a rip current this afternoon at around 2:20 p.m..…
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Man rescued after 50-foot fall from Painted Cave area Saturday night
A 38-year-old man fell 50 feet from the Painted Cave area hillside at around 9:45 p.m. on Saturday night, according to the Santa Barbara County Fire…
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Status quo in downtown Santa Barbara appears to be no longer an option
A strong message to make changes sooner than later in downtown Santa Barbara is coming out on many levels as the Summer season approaches. Mayor…
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Cellular service outage reported in Cuyama; restoration expected by Friday evening
Santa Barbara County Fire Department warns residents in Cuyama that there is a cellular outage in the area that impacts their ability to reach…
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