Cleanup continues after intense snow, hail and flooding soak Montecito
Montecito was it by intense rain, hail and snow Saturday night causing landslides, gushing creeks and a freeway closure. Some roads were…
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A driver was hospitalized after a medical emergency caused them to crash into a home Monday afternoon in San Luis Obispo
A driver was hospitalized after they had a medical emergency and drove into a home at Broad and Upham in San Luis Obispo Monday…
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Montecito Fire Department recap stormy weekend
The Montecito Fire Department (MFD) asks citizens to be careful in the aftermath of this weekend’s stormy weather.…
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Free rattlesnake removal and relocation services available in Santa Barbara and SLO counties
As the weather warms along the Central California Coast, some of our slithery neighbors are leaving their winter hibernation. Residents who discover…
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Downpour leads to flash flooding in Montecito and Summerland
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif.-Signs on the N101 warned drivers of lane closures in both directions at Sheffield Drive on Saturday night. First…
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Easter Service at the Santa Barbara Sunken Gardens moved to Calvary Chapel due to rain
The Easter Service at the Santa Barbara Courthouse Sunken Gardens has been moved to Calvary Chapel Santa Barbara Church due to forecasted rain over…
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Another storm brings more growth, fuel to local mountains and canyons
A late season storm will bring more water to creeks that are already flowing in the hills above town and, heavy brush “loading” in the mountains and…
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One woman injured and driver missing after SUV rollover in Paso Robles Thursday evening
One woman was taken to the hospital with minor injuries and the driver is missing after an SUV rolled over near Caballo Pl. and Calle Chorro Thursday…
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How to rain-proof your car ahead of the wet Easter holiday
Rain is hitting the Central Coast this weekend and before you hit the road for the holiday make sure your vehicle is rain ready with basic…
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With more people out in nature this spring, safety precautions for your belongings are recommended
With more people enjoying nature this spring trail safety and securing personal belongings is a priority. This includes bluff top walking areas and…
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Carpinteria properties in flood-prone areas eligible for insurance discount starting April 1
The City of Carpinteria announced on Monday that residents will be eligible for a five percent discount on their flood insurance premiums after Apr.…
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‘Every 15 Minutes’ Campaign hosted at Righetti High School
Righetti High School students witnessed the “Every 15 minutes” simulation of a drunk driving scene today on…
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Granada Theatre temporarily evacuated Friday for bomb threat; investigations reveal no explosives
On Friday, the Granada Theatre was temporarily evacuated as Santa Barbara Police searched the building after a bomb threat was emailed to the…
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Environmental review of Phillips 66 refinery demolition plans available for public review
The County of San Luis Obispo Department of Planning and Building announced the release of the Draft Environmental Impact Report for the Phillips 66…
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Dogs, even on leash, will be banned from two Ellwood area beaches to protect the Snowy Plover
A ban on dogs, even on leash, will be in place starting April 1 at Ellwood and Sands beaches to protect the Western Snowy Plover. Other protections…
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Firefighters respond to gas leak at Cypress School in Newbury Park Friday morning
Ventura County Fire Department (VCFD) personnel responded to a gas leak Friday morning at Cypress School in Newbury Park.…
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CHP forcibly stop and arrest wrong-way driver on Highway 101 near San Miguel Friday morning
Officers with the California Highway Patrol-Templeton (CHP) used their patrol vehicle to stop and arrest a 19-year-old wrong-way driver on Highway…
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Motorcyclist dies following collision in Santa Paula Thursday evening
A motorcyclist is dead following a traffic collision Thursday at the intersection of Peck Road and Santa Paula…
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Lompoc Police deploy new body-worn and improved in-car cameras Thursday
Lompoc Police Department announced the deployment of body-worn cameras for its officers on…
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Teen pedestrian transported with major injuries after being hit by a car in Santa Maria Thursday
A 16-year-old Righetti High School student was hit by a car while walking in the pedestrian crosswalk at Union Valley Parkway Thursday morning.…
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