Ventura County shares tips to limit mosquito population during Mosquito Awareness Week
Mosquito Awareness Week is Apr. 16-22 and this year’s heavy rains have left an increased number of mosquito breeding…
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SLO County DA’s Office calls on community to support legislation to extend statute of limitations on sexual assault crimes
The San Luis Obispo County District Attorney’s Office held an event Monday morning to support crime victims’…
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Friday night Camarillo DUI checkpoint results in three arrests and nine citations
Camarillo Police Department’s Traffic Bureau conducted a DUI checkpoint on Arneill Road on Friday, Apr. 14 resulting in two people arrested on…
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Santa Barbara Police and SWAT respond to disturbance incident on Cambria Way, one arrest
As of 2:30 p.m., SBPD said officers have taken one person into custody and the situation has been resolved, though he noted law enforcement may be…
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Kiosk installed to help manage influx of visitors along Paradise Road
Staff with the Los Padres National Forest Service installed a new kiosk in the Lower Santa Ynez recreation Area, to help manage the increasing number…
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Urgent Veterinary Care helps pet owners get medical care started without a long wait
Dr. Addie Crawford cares for a dog at Urgent Veterinary Care in Santa Barbara.
The goal is to get a diagnosis and a medical plan in motion quickly…
Santa Barbara County Fire Department has tips on how to stay prepared for earthquakes on the Central Coast
April is California’s Earthquake Awareness Month and Santa Barbara County Fire Department (SBCFD) has tips on how to keep your home and loved ones…
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Oxnard DUI checkpoint results in six arrests and 19 citations
The Oxnard Police Department and California Highway Patrol – Ventura Office conducted a DUI checkpoint at Victoria Avenue and Fifth Street resulting…
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One805 fundraiser for first responders to feature top musicians at Sunstone winery
A ONE805 fundraiser Sunday will raise money for first responders in Santa Barbara County. The funds will help with essential gear and mental…
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Isla Vista’s Spring Festival celebrates second free community-focused event
The Isla Vista Community Services District hosted its second IV Food and Music Spring Festival on Saturday at the Isla Vista Community Center and…
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Train hits and kills pedestrian in Paso Robles
A southbound Amtrak passenger train struck and killed a pedestrian in Paso Robles on Tuesday afternoon, according to the Paso Robles Police…
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Santa Barbara County seeks public input on emergency response plans
The County of Santa Barbara is looking for public input on its emergency preparedness plans through an online…
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Be Mindful: Mental health tips after an active shooter scare
Despite the San Marcos High School active shooter scare being a hoax call, Suzanne Grimmesey, Santa Barbara County Department of Behavioral Health…
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Even with a sunny weekend, beaches will be closed in Isla Vista due to Deltopia concernsÂ
Isla Vista beaches will be closed this weekend to prevent large crowd gatherings in an expected non-sanctioned Deltopia…
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Kim Cantin honors Montecito community with passion project, “Where Yellow Flowers Bloom”
‘A true story of hope through unimaginable loss’ is a key message behind Kim Cantin’s powerful memoir, “Where Yellow Flowers Bloom,” newly available…
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SLO City Fire rescues two hikers at Bishop Peak
SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY, Calif. – Crews are currently on the scene of a potential rescue for two hikers at Bishop Peak with one helicopter on the…
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‘Outdoor Festival Ordinance’ and other precautions issued ahead of Isla Vista’s Deltopia weekend
The Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office issued an “Outdoor Festival Ordinance” as well as other precautions ahead of Isla Vista’s annual Deltopia…
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Firefighters burn down old homes in Nipomo during live structure fire training
CAL FIRE/San Luis Obispo County is holding a series of live fire drills in five old homes in Nipomo, which will be burned down as part of the…
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School walkouts take place to protest gun violence
“End gun violence” and safety rallies are being held on the Central Coast by students. Three schools in Carpinteria will be among those…
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Drier weather to help Pismo Beach assess bluff erosion caused by winter storms and determine ways to prevent further damage
Drier weather in the forecast will help the City of Pismo Beach assess recent bluff erosion in Shell Beach that was caused by winter storms and also…
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