Local pilot in critical but stable condition after airplane crash south of Santa Paula
Graham Pollock, the 25-year-old Santa Paula pilot who crashed a single-engine airplane in an open lot south of Highway 126 near Santa Paula on…
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Summer travel begins to wind down after steady flows on all levels
Summertime tourism is wrapping up and the turnout has been strong heading into Labor Day weekend. Lower gas prices have been part of the…
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Idle oil well legislation authored by Assemblymember Hart clears legislature and awaits Governor’s signature to become law
A bill requiring more aggressive targets for companies to plug idle wells across the state authored by Assemblymember Gregg Hart has cleared the…
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Neighbors raise safety concerns after rescuing baby quails inside storm drain in Solvang
For years, quails have been getting stuck inside a storm drain in a Solvang…
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Hiker rescue in progress near Cerro San Luis Peak west of San Luis Obispo
Firefighters are on the scene of a medical rescue at Cerro San Luis Peak just west of San Luis Obispo Thursday.…
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Federal funding will help with Santa Barbara’s emergency communications system upgrade
An emergency radio system upgrade in Santa Barbara has received federal funding. The current system is…
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Santa Maria Police Department unable to confirm attempted kidnapping at Tunnell Elementary
Santa Maria Police Department released new information Thursday stating, the nearly-week long investigation of the attempted kidnapping scare at…
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Fire crews put out fire at laundromat on Broadmoor Plaza Wednesday
Fire crews responded to a fire at San Roque Laundry on Broadmoor Plaza Wednesday morning.…
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Bicyclist has moderate injuries after being pinned beneath truck on State Street Wednesday
A man was transported with moderate injuries after colliding with a pickup truck in the 3500 block of State Street Wednesday morning.…
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Freedom Trax units are on the move to help the mobility challenged have access to trails, parks and beaches
The Freedom Trax unit is assisting those who are mobility challenged if they are exploring nature. Seniors at assisted living facilities enjoyed…
Continue Reading California Legislature approves right-to-repair bill for powered wheelchair users Monday
On Monday, both chambers of the California Legislature approved SB 1384, a bill to allow wheelchair users expanded opportunity to repair their…
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Evacuation warnings canceled, Refugio Fire held at 86 acres
Firefighters are responding to a vegetation fire in Refugio Canyon that began late Thursday. The fire grew overnight and currently sits at 86 acres.…
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Four young boys arrested in connection to arsons at Fillmore Historical Museum Friday morning
Four young boys were arrested Friday morning in connection with two arsons at the Fillmore Historical…
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First Lady Jill Biden takes a vacation break for some shopping in the Santa Ynez Valley
The Book Loft in Solvang had a visit from First Lady Jill Biden on Wednesday. The President and family are vacationing nearby on a…
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Advanced polar communications satellites launched from Vandenberg Space Force Base
Two Enhanced Polar System-Recapitalization satellites were successfully launched aboard a Falcon 9 on Aug. 11, 2024, from Vandenberg Space Force…
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Santa Maria Advocates shine light on National Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day
Fighting Back Santa Maria Valley along with other local advocates are highlighting Aug 21 National Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day.…
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City Fire and Grenada Theatre to hold fire and evacuation simulation Wednesday afternoon
The Grenada Theatre and Santa Barbara City Fire Department will be hosting a simulated fire and evacuation from the public venue from 1:30 p.m. to 4…
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Wording on Santa Barbara sales tax measure is the key to reaching voters about dire financial needs
A proposed 1/2 cent sales tax ballot measure would raise money in Santa Barbara for essential services including fire and police. The city is…
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Hard closure at intersection of San Luis Drive and Johnson Avenue due to non-injury collision with power pole
The intersection of San Luis Drive and Johnson Avenue has been closed after a non-injury traffic collision damaged a power line pole…
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One person has died after a single vehicle rollover on Highway 227 Monday afternoon
One person has died following a solo-vehicle rollover on Highway 227 just north of the Cold Canyon Landfill…
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