Clean up continues following recent storms along the coast
SANTA BARBARA, Calif.-The eve before Christmas Eve looked like an old-fashioned Kodak moment along the Central Coast, but that was not the case…
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One person rescued from Ventura River bed as rains hit the area Thursday
One person was rescued when they became stranded in the Ventura River bed off of Main Street in Ventura on Wednesday.…
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Train fatally hits woman walking her dog in Goleta, dog survives uninjured
An Amtrak train hit and killed a woman who was walking her dog on the tracks in Goleta on Friday afternoon, but the dog survived uninjured according…
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Officer-involved shooting at Melody Market deemed justified by District Attorney’s Office
Santa Barbara County District Attorney’s Office released its report on the shooting that involved an off-duty Santa Maria Police Officer in March of…
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Five rescued after car went one-hundred feet over the road edge Friday morning in Ventura
Five people under the age of 18 were rescued after the car they were traveling in went 100 feet over the side near the intersection of Poli Street…
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Intense and damaging rain Thursday in Santa Barbara caused memorable flooding
Street flooding in Santa Barbara Thursday stranded many drivers. Some were parked and some tried to drive…
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Runoff water carves out a chunk of Leadbetter Beach in Santa Barbara
A section of Leadbetter Beach to the east of the Shoreline Cafe was carved up in Thursday’s Santa Barbara rainstorm. The restaurant did not have…
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Sewage spill after rainstorm causes closure of Santa Barbara beaches Thursday
West Beach from Santa Barbara Harbor to one-quarter mile east of Mission Creek outfall has been closed to recreational use after 9,000 gallons of…
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Hueneme Bay Club neighborhood of Port Hueneme under evacuation order due to rain
An evacuation order remains in effect for residents of Hueneme Bay Club within the City of Port Hueneme due to heavy rain on…
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Roadway flooding, closures and rescues from torrential rainfall in Santa Barbara County
Caltrans and the California Highway Patrol are reporting multiple road closures, flooding and accidents on major roads and highways across the county…
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Foul Weather Shelter Program helps bring people in from the rain
VENTURA COUNTY, Calif.- Some people call rain “foul weather.” That is where the Foul Weather Shelter Program comes in. Thanks to donations the River…
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Blood donors bring hope this holiday season
VENTURA, Calif.-Blood donors are bringing hope this holiday season. The need for blood in Ventura, Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties is…
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Pismo Beach lifeguards on standby during winter storm
The rain may keep most people away from the beach during the storm, but Pismo Beach lifeguards will still be on standby for any swimmers in distress.…
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Incoming storm targets some areas with historical problems in Ventura and Santa Barbara Counties
Many residents have braced for rain with a wall of sandbags. The incoming storm will have the potential for 2-8 inches of rain, according to…
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Santa Barbara County provides tips on staying safe during winter storm
Santa Barbara County officials have provided tips and information on how to stay safe during the current winter…
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No worries on streets and in creeks with a light rain day, but stronger weather is in the forecast
A soppy Tuesday will have a few breaks in the current Central Coast storm. Stronger weather is coming…
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Calm before the storm gives people time to prepare
SANTA YNEZ, Calif.-Dry soil is soaking up the rain, but roads may be another story as the second storm moves into the area. Santa Barbara County’s…
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Santa Barbara County, Santa Maria Public Works crews ready to respond if needed during this week’s storms
With the stronger of two storm systems this week ready to arrive onto the Central Coast tomorrow, Santa Barbara County Public Works crews are poised…
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Santa Barbara streets with two traffic lanes in the same direction start losing their parklets
Under new rules some parklets in downtown Santa Barbara are coming out. The Aperitivo wine bar parklet was taken down…
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Free DIY sandbag stations ready to go before rain
GOLETA, Calif.-Public works dropped off sand at fire stations 11 and 14 and other locations on Monday in anticipation of a the incoming storm. Fire…
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