Cliff erosion town hall held in Isla Vista
ISLA VISTA, Calif.-People concerned about deadly portions of the cliffs in Isla Vista attended a Town Hall meeting at the Isla Vista Community… Continue Reading
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New unique Gaviota area coastal trail opens after setbacks from fire and flooding
The Baron Ranch is now open to the public to explore on the newly designed and restored Arroyo Quemado trail. It is one of the more unique… Continue Reading
Long-duration storm system arrives this weekend
Rain showers will start Saturday afternoon, with periods of rain lasting into the middle of next week.… Continue Reading
ExxonMobil drops lawsuit against Santa Barbara County over denial of oil trucking permit Thursday
ExxonMobil has dropped a lawsuit challenging Santa Barbara County's denial of the company's plan to truck oil from its off-shore platforms on… Continue Reading
Fire teams responded to a structure fire on Crescent Avenue in Orcutt Friday afternoon
Santa Barbara County Fire Department responded to a structure fire in the 400 block of Crescent Avenue in Orcutt Friday… Continue Reading
Santa Barbara International Film Festival cancels Arlington Award Tribute Friday
The Santa Barbara International Film Festival has canceled Friday night's event featuring Annette Bening receiving the inaugural Arlington Award as… Continue Reading
First responders advise drivers to stay safe amidst incoming storm President’s Day weekend
Many people are gearing up to enjoy their three day weekend but first responders advise travelers to drive safely amidst the incoming storm.… Continue Reading
Number of dogs in Santa Barbara County animal shelters reaches maximum capacity
Santa Barbara County Animal Services has announced the dog population within its three shelters has reached maximum… Continue Reading
A picture perfect Friday! Rain moves in this weekend
Get outside and enjoy this Friday as clouds decrease and temperatures… Continue Reading
Jeffrey Wright awarded with Montecito Award at 39th annual Santa Barbara International Film Festival
SANTA BARBARA, Calif.—Jeffrey Wright is up for his first Oscar for his role in “American Fiction.”
In the film, Wright plays a frustrated writer… Continue Reading
2024 winter already has ‘red tagged’ buildings, exposed oil pipes and cliffs crumbling below homes
Newly exposed well heads in Summerland have been spotted after rough winter storms. Many coastal locations have been… Continue Reading
Year of the Dragon mural celebrates Santa Barbara’s Asian history and culture
A "Year of the Dragon" mural in downtown Santa Barbara celebrates the area's Asian history and… Continue Reading
Fundraiser set to help support SLO County Sheriff’s Office K-9 Unit
A fundraiser is scheduled for next month to help financially support the San Luis Obispo County Sheriff's Office K-9… Continue Reading
Santa Barbara County District Attorney’s Office issues in-custody death report for Jaime Angel Gonzalez on Wednesday
On Wednesday, Santa Babara County District Attorney's Office concluded that the in-custody death of Jaime Angel Gonzalez on Dec. 28, 2022, was… Continue Reading
Slipping hillsides cause concern for Santa Barbara residents, ahead of more rain
Concerns are mounting as last week's atmospheric river left the hills throughout the city saturated and, more rain is on the… Continue Reading
Santa Barbara announces Wednesday that the City’s Housing Element complies with state law
The City of Santa Barbara announced on Wednesday that the California Department of Housing and Community Development found the city's adopted Housing… Continue Reading
Enjoy a mild Friday before the stormy weekend
Friday will be dry and mild before stormy weather arrives late… Continue Reading
Sheriff’s Office identifies body discovered Wednesday as Carpinteria man on Thursday
Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Office has identified the man who was discovered near Toro Canyon Road Wednesday as 54-year-old Shane Craig Bandy of… Continue Reading
Tips for potential power outages before incoming storm hitting the Central Coast
There is an incoming storm with heavy rainfall hitting the Central Coast this weekend and experts want people to prepare in case of power outages.… Continue Reading
Cameron Clapp of Cambria charged with four criminal counts for his actions on January 6, 2021
A criminal complaint was filed against Cambria man Cameron Clapp on Jan. 31, 2024, in connection with his actions on Jan. 6, 2021 at the U.S. Capitol… Continue Reading