No lifeguards on duty at Santa Barbara city beaches after Labor Day
As temperatures soar across the Central Coast, beachgoers looking to cool off need to know that the City of Santa Barbara does not staff lifeguards…
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Suspect arrested after stabbing in Grover Beach Thursday Night
Grover Beach Police said a suspect had been arrested Thursday night after an alleged stabbing.…
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Railroad track safety efforts stepped up in a special September outreach
September is a special month for messages promoting safety around train tracks. Outreach efforts in the media and schools will take…
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Santa Maria teen arrested Thursday after an alleged school shooting threat was posted online
A 14-year-old Santa Maria boy was arrested after an alleged school threat was posted and circulated on TikTok and other social media…
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Senator Padilla announces roadway safety grants from the Department of Transportation
On Wednesday, Senator Alex Padilla announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation has awarded over $152 million to 51 projects across the state…
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Santa Barbara City Fire on high alert ahead of extreme heat conditions
The Santa Barbara City Fire Department wants to remind the public to stay safe while hiking in the…
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Excessive heat warning issued for Central Coast region; health tips provided and cooling centers opened
The County of Santa Barbara’s Office of Emergency Management issued the following press release about the National Weather Services’ Excessive Heat…
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Four tips to prevent a wildfire during a heatwave, one less spark one less wildfire
Central Coast Fire Officials warn people to help prevent vegetation fires during heatwave advisories this week with four major safety tips.…
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Fire teams on the scene of 1200-acre vegetation fire in southeastern San Luis Obispo County
Fire teams are on the scene of an approximately 1200-acre vegetation fire near 18888 Chimineas Ranch Road in southeastern San Luis Obispo…
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At-risk Oxnard teenager safely brought home thanks to community help
On Tuesday, the Oxnard Police Department reached out to the local community for help locating Hector Rojo, a 17-year-old at-risk Oxnard resident and…
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Firefighters scale new heights using nine-story crane for climbing practice at Sanctuary Centers in Santa Barbara
Fire crews are getting ready for a training opportunity in collaboration with a nonprofit organization on Wednesday in Santa…
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Santa Barbara Sheriff’s Office asks public for help locating 86-year-old man
The Santa Barbara Sheriff’s Office are asking the public for help finding Henry Verduzco, an 86-year-old man last seen through Kettleman City on…
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Power outage for more than 3,000 customers in Orcutt after vehicle collision with power pole
More than 3,000 customers are without power after a single-vehicle accident near the intersection of Highway 135 and Skyway Drive in Orcutt…
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Construction project begins at busy Santa Maria intersection, several other street improvements soon to come
A construction project at one of the busiest intersections in Santa Maria began Monday morning, starting road repairs that will impact traffic for…
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NTSB Chair urges Coast Guard to mandate safety management systems (SMS)on 5th anniversary of deadly Conception dive boat fire
National Transportation Safety Board Chair Jennifer Homendy traveled from Washington D.C. to spend the fifth anniversary of the MV Conception dive…
Continue Reading Bill to expand electric vehicle rebate program for low-income Californians awaits Governor’s signature to become law
A bill to improve California’s Clean Cars 4 All program by expanding its reach across the state and increasing rebates for those who drive the…
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Police turn to the public for help locating at-risk 24-year-old Santa Maria man
The Santa Maria Police Department is turning to the public for help locating Christopher Jacob Lopez, a 24-year-old at-risk man last seen on Monday,…
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Bill to set up speed cameras along Pacific Coast Highway in Malibu needs Governor’s signature to become law
California Senate Bill 1297, which would install speed cameras along the Pacific Coast Highway in the Malibu area, successfully cleared the state’s…
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Simi Valley police ask for aid locating missing adult
The Simi Valley Police Department are asking the public for help locating John Johnson, last seen at the 100 block of Wrangler Rd.…
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Santa Barbara County to benefit from state-Owned C-130 Airtanker for Wildfire Defense
This week, CAL FIRE placed its first C-130 Hercules aircraft into service and Santa Barbara County fire officials say the area will benefit from this…
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