Safety Archives

Reported missing UCSB student found dead in Big Bear Lake Monday morning

May 19, 2025 2:49 pm Caleb Nguyen

BIG BEAR, Calif. – San Bernardino Sheriff's Department investigators found Tanner Prentiss, a 22-year-old UCSB student, dead in Big Bear Lake… Continue Reading

Two drivers injured after head-on collision on Highway 135 Monday morning

May 19, 2025 10:42 am Andrew Gillies

SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif. – Two people were injured and transported to Marian Regional Medical Center from the scene of a head-on collision on… Continue Reading

Newly approved test released for cervical cancer screenings in Ventura

May 17, 2025 7:33 pm Patricia Martellotti

VENTURA, Calif. - A newly approved type of test has been released that is helping increase access to HPV and cervical cancer screenings for… Continue Reading

Burglaries and vandalism impacts from overnight criminals impacting small businesses

May 17, 2025 12:23 am John Palminteri

Lito's Mexican food on Haley St. and several other nearby businesses have had burglaries and vandalism this week. Lito's has had the glass door… Continue Reading

Police Officers Who Gave Their Lives Remembered in a Special Ceremony at Many Local Police Stations

May 15, 2025 4:47 pm John Palminteri

A police officers memorial took place in front of the Santa Barbara Police headquarters. First responders and the community joined… Continue Reading

The Safety Violations Identified at La Casa de la Raza

May 14, 2025 5:48 pm Ryder Christ

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – The City of Santa Barbara has identified at least 40 violations that led to the red-tagging of La Casa de la Raza on Anacapa… Continue Reading

Homeowners Brace for Emergency Insurance Rate Increase

May 14, 2025 6:12 pm Tracy Lehr

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – In the aftermath of the Los Angeles fires, insurance rates are going up. California just approved State Farm's 17… Continue Reading

Fire teams responding to structure fire at the intersection of Marsh Street and Garden Street in San Luis Obispo Wednesday

May 14, 2025 2:21 pm Andrew Gillies

SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. – Fire crews responded to a structure fire at 781 Marsh Street Wednesday afternoon. According to the San Luis Obispo City… Continue Reading

County-wide test of ReadySBC Alerts system scheduled for Thursday morning

May 14, 2025 11:45 am Andrew Gillies

SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif. – The Santa Barbara County Office of Emergency Management will be conducting a test of the ReadySBC emergency… Continue Reading

Planned burns in Los Padres National Forest begin Wednesday and run until Wednesday of next week

May 14, 2025 11:06 am Andrew Gillies

LOS PADRES NATIONAL FOREST, Calif. – Planned burns of about 40 acres of felled dead trees and brush at various locations within the Los Padres… Continue Reading

Water Rescue for 74-year-old Man in Isla Vista

May 13, 2025 9:20 pm Caleb Nguyen

ISLA VISTA, Calif. – Fire crews rescued a 74-year-old man from high tide after two men tried helping him on the beach in Isla Vista, according to the… Continue Reading

Sable Offshore plans to complete pipeline repair work in Gaviota State Park by the end of the month

May 13, 2025 1:53 pm Andrew Gillies, Mina Wahab

GAVIOTA, Calif. – Following an exemption last week allowing pipeline repair work at Gaviota State Park, Sable Offshore and its wholly-owned… Continue Reading

Wildfire Preparation Work Heats Up in High Risk Areas

May 12, 2025 10:51 am John Palminteri

Reducing brush is part of a wildfire preparation plan for the City Fire Department and Parks and Recreation. Crews are targeting 18… Continue Reading

Santa Barbara Police Increase Bicycle Enforcement after Safety Issues, Injuries and Complaints

May 13, 2025 11:18 am John Palminteri

An increase in safety enforcement is underway in Santa Barbara to stop violations by bike riders. There have been many complaints in the downtown… Continue Reading

Goleta Pastor and Coach Arrested on Felony Sex Crime Charges Involving Minors

May 12, 2025 2:09 pm Andrew Gillies, Ryder Christ

GOLETA, Calif. — A Goleta pastor who also coached high school students has been arrested on felony sex crime charges involving minors. Shaun… Continue Reading

Run For Their Lives await Hostage Release and Peace

May 11, 2025 9:19 pm Tracy Lehr

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – Members of the grassroots organization "Run For Their Lives" meet every Sunday at Shoreline Park to call for the release of… Continue Reading

Two injured after three-car crash on La Panza Road in Creston Sunday morning

May 11, 2025 10:53 am Caleb Nguyen

CRESTON, Calif. – Two people were injured in a three-car crash on La Panza Road in Creston at 10:00 a.m. Sunday, according to CAL Fire SLO. The… Continue Reading

City of Santa Barbara shuts down Casa de la Raza building

May 9, 2025 7:51 pm Caleb Nguyen, Mina Wahab, Nate Loop

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – The City of Santa Barbara shut down the historic La Casa De La Raza building on Friday, citing safety concerns and code… Continue Reading

Adams Elementary briefly secured for a search for an erratic driver; Campus status is back to normal

May 8, 2025 1:25 pm Andrew Gillies

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – Adams Elementary was secured briefly Thursday while a search for an erratic driver was conducted on campus by law… Continue Reading

Helicopter looping above Santa Barbara Thursday conducting aerial scans for utility company

May 8, 2025 11:55 am Andrew Gillies

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – A low-flying helicopter spotted repeatedly looping over parts of Santa Barbara Thursday morning was conducting LIDAR scans on… Continue Reading