Traffic Archives

Busy holiday travel expected to create heavy traffic on local roadways this week

November 20, 2023 11:13 am Dave Alley

With Thanksgiving now just a few days away, the busy holiday travel period is beginning to ramp up, which will bring extra traffic to local roadways… Continue Reading

One dead after fatal car collision in Nojoqui Summit on Highway 101

November 19, 2023 2:49 pm Bryan Hernandez, Andrew Gillies

One woman has died following a two-vehicle collision on Highway 101 Sunday… Continue Reading

Three people transported following multi-vehicle collision on Highway 154 Thursday morning

November 16, 2023 9:49 am Andrew Gillies

Three people were transported to Cottage Hospital with moderate to minor injuries after a three-vehicle traffic collision Thursday morning on Highway… Continue Reading

Weather slows work near Gaviota Tunnel

November 15, 2023 8:09 pm Tracy Lehr

SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif.-Wind and rain put the brakes on some road work on Wednesday in Santa Barbara County. "Just north of the southbound… Continue Reading

Three women medically transported following two-vehicle collision on Highway 246 Monday

November 13, 2023 7:09 pm Andrew Gillies

Santa Barbara County Fire Department responded to a two-vehicle collision at the intersection of Cuesta Street and Highway 246 with three of the four… Continue Reading

Caltrans announces closure of Highway 101 on-ramp at Patterson from Tuesday to Thursday

November 13, 2023 2:02 pm Andrew Gillies

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) announced on Monday that the northbound Highway 101 on-ramp at Patterson Avenue will be closed… Continue Reading

Woman airlifted after multi-vehicle collisions on Highway 1 Friday morning

November 10, 2023 12:42 pm Andrew Gillies

Officers with the California Highway Patrol (CHP) responded to a multi-vehicle collision on Highway 1 just south of Tonga Street which required a… Continue Reading

BE SEEN IV event will light up the night in Isla Vista

November 8, 2023 5:22 pm Tracy Lehr

ISLA VISTA, Calif.-BE SEEN IV Bike Light Distribution always takes place after the end of Daylight Saving Time when it gets dark an hour… Continue Reading

Pedestrian struck and killed Saturday night on Castillo Street off-ramp in Santa Barbara

October 30, 2023 11:03 am Andrew Gillies

A pedestrian was struck and killed at the Castillo Street off-ramp of Highway 101 southbound Saturday… Continue Reading

Bridge demolition work to continue this week for Highway 217 project

October 26, 2023 5:16 pm Joey Vergilis

Caltrans work to replace the San Jose Creek Bridge on Highway 217 continues this week, saying the Highway 217 project will demolish the northbound… Continue Reading

Motorcyclist dies following head-on collision on Highway 1 south of Lompoc Wednesday

October 26, 2023 10:36 am Andrew Gillies

One Lompoc resident has died after a traffic collision on Wednesday between a 2015 Yamaha motorcycle and a 2022 Tesla Model S on Highway 1 less than… Continue Reading

Motorcyclist transported following traffic collision on Highway 101 south of Ragged Point

October 20, 2023 4:49 pm Andrew Gillies

San Luis Obispo County Fire Department responded to the scene of a traffic collision on Highway 1 involving a motorcyclist who was transported for… Continue Reading

Santa Barbara paves the way for permanent parklet program outside of State Street

October 19, 2023 5:42 pm Tracy Lehr

SANTA BARBARA, Calif.- The city of Santa Barbara is paving the way for permanent parklets. Santa Barbara City Councilmembers gave city staff… Continue Reading

Ventura area CHP responded to fatal two-vehicle traffic collision Tuesday

October 17, 2023 5:48 pm Andrew Gillies

California Highway Patrol (CHP) is responding to a fatal traffic incident involving two vehicles on Laguna Rd. and E. Pleasant Valley Rd. on… Continue Reading

Pedestrian fatally struck by juvenile driver in Thousand Oaks Sunday morning

October 17, 2023 5:06 pm Andrew Gillies

Deputies with the Ventura County Sheriff's Office responded to a traffic incident where a pedestrian was struck and killed by a female juvenile… Continue Reading

San Luis Obispo still recovering from storm impacts

October 16, 2023 2:09 pm Keith Carls

The City of San Luis Obispo is still recovering from the 2023 winter and spring storm event that filled reservoirs and creeks causing flooding and… Continue Reading

One man is dead and a passenger sustains major injuries following Sunday afternoon collision on Highway 150

October 16, 2023 12:07 pm Andrew Gillies

A 53-year-old Ventura man died and his passenger on the motorcycle sustained major injuries after a traffic collision on Highway 150 Sunday… Continue Reading

Santa Barbara residents encouraged to fill out survey about downtown parking operations

October 12, 2023 5:39 pm Joey Vergilis

A survey will be available through Thursday, November 9th to Santa Barbra residents who want to provide feedback on Santa Barbra's downtown parking… Continue Reading

“Choose Your Ride” vehicle looks like a police car in the front and a taxi in the back

October 11, 2023 9:43 pm Tracy Lehr

OXNARD, Calif.-The Oxnard Police Department has a car that begs the question; Which ride will you choose? The front end looks like a police car… Continue Reading

Plans for roundabout at Avila Beach Drive

October 4, 2023 6:14 pm Scott Hennessee

SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY, Calif. - A roundabout is coming to Avila Beach Drive near Highway 101. The project has been authorized to advance into the… Continue Reading