Hospice hosts Light Up a Life tree lighting
MONTECITO, Calif. Hospice of Santa Barbara held its Light Up A Life tree lighting in Montecito on Wednesday night. Last year it was postponed due…
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Workshop held to discuss alcohol-related nuisance calls
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. Some business owners and residents are upset about alcohol-related problems in Santa Barbara. Many of them attended a workshop…
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Sleep in Heavenly Peace fundraiser held in Santa Barbara
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. The California Pizza Kitchen in Santa Barbara helped out the new chapter of a nonprofit called Sleep in Heavenly Peace. (SHP)…
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No injuries reported in Santa Ynez home fire
A fire in a home was contained to a single room…
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Rainy morning slides through without major street or creek issues around Santa Barbara
After a night of rain in Santa Barbara, a beach boat was on the shore but no major street flooding took…
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Downpour causes small mudslides and drainage issues along Highway 154, Cave Fire burn scar
Early morning rain triggered some small mudslides and drainage issues along Highway 154 Wednesday.…
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Thomas Fire: 2 years later
Wednesday marks the two-year anniversary of the day the Thomas Fire broke out in Ventura County.…
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Santa Barbara resident consults fire inspector about lesser known fire hazards
Homeowners in our hilly “brush” areas are doing all they can to limit their fire hazards, including local real estate broker, Karen Spechler.…
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Goleta replaces sand bags with burlap bags to reduce carbon footprint
he City of Goleta announced the replacement of their sandbags to a more eco-friendly alternative on Wednesday.…
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Boat washes ashore amid storm in Santa Barbara
In a driving rain Wednesday morning a boat could be seen washed ashore near Stearns Wharf in Santa…
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Minor mudslides reported on Highway 154 after moderate rain hit Cave Fire burn zone
Minor mudslides and debris has been reported on Highway 154 in the Cave Fire burn…
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Goleta City Council approves new affordable housing policy
The Goleta City Council approved a new housing policy Tuesday that requires developers to build affordable housing.…
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New Montecito ring nets now facing stormy test
Ring nets now installed in Montecito creeks may reduce the risk to homes and residents downstream during large storms. (KEYT…
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FEMA urges burn area residents to get flood insurance a month before the next storm
The Cave Fire last week and the Thomas Fire two years ago left burn scars that are still at risk for flash flooding and…
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Lompoc seeks to expand city limits for more housing
The Lompoc City council is hoping to expand.
They want to development on 140 acres of privately owned land near Bailey and West Ocean…
Crimes of opportunity on the rise this holiday season: Vehicle burglaries and package thefts spike
Santa Barbara Police say thieves targeted cars along the waterfront this holiday weekend and package thefts are on the…
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$1-million donation to community groups goes right to work on the Central Coast
A $1-million donation from Montecito Bank & Trust is helping 188 non-profits in the Central Coast area. …
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Santa Barbara County drafting new Isla Vista bluff erosion plan
The new plan is set to increase buffer zones between coastal properties and the…
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San Diego homicide suspect on the run, spotted near Ventura College campus
A suspect is on the run from police after committing a homicide in San…
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Santa Barbara County warns of potential flooding, debris flows in Cave Fire burn scar
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif. – Santa Barbara County officials say there is a heightened risk of flooding and debris flow during winter storms in the…
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