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Limón Introduces State Legislation to Ban Fracking
California Sen. Monique Limón wrote a state bill to ban hydraulic fracking and other oil extraction methods that pose risks to the environment and public health.
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Eight Activists Arrested While Protesting San Marcos Foothills Development
[Update]: Eight local activists were arrested during a "sit-in" to prevent the construction of the San Marcos Foothills.
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Man Airlifted to Hospital Following Santa Ynez Vehicle Crash
A man suffered serious traumatic injuries following a single-vehicle collision in the Santa Ynez Valley early Thursday morning.
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Board of Supervisors Balance of Power at Stake in Redistricting
New independent commission is beset by partisan wrangling
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County Supervisors Move Forward with Plan to Address Homelessness
Santa Barbara County Supervisors unanimously agreed to move forward with a community action plan to address homelessness.
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Vandenberg Successfully Launches Test Missile Tuesday Night
Vandenberg Air Force Base successfully launched an unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile just before midnight on Tuesday.
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Test Launch from Vandenberg This Week
Vandenberg Air Force Base scheduled a launch of an unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile for this week.
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Proposed Santa Barbara Police Station Building Moves on to Planning Commission
The proposal for the new Santa Barbara Police Department station moves on to the city's Planning Commission after a 4-2 approval from the Architectural Board of Review.
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Coast Guard Rescue Sailor Off San Luis Obispo Coast
Coast Guard battles weather to rescue injured sailor 46 miles off San Luis Obispo.
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Death of Anti-Vaccine Activist Determined to be Natural Causes
After an investigation, the Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Office determined the death of anti-vaccine activist Brandy Vaughan was due to natural causes.
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Isla Vista Tent City Resident Arrested for Multiple Thefts
Santa Barbara Police arrested a 26-year-old man living in Isla Vista's "tent city" after being caught on multiple surveillance cameras for neighborhood thefts.
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High School Student Arrested for Stabbing Another Student
A Laguna Blanca student was arrested for attempted murder after stabbing another student on Saturday night.
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Local College Student's Favorite Neighbor, Jean Nell Dies at 96
Jean Nell, the longtime resident of a local college student apartment complex, passed away just before her 97th birthday.
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Missing Hikers Found Near Botanic Gardens
Santa Barbara County Search and Rescue responded to a report of missing hikers near the Botanic Gardens on Friday evening.
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Kayakers Rescued Off Ventura Coast
Two kayakers were rescued in Ventura County after going missing off the coast of Carpinteria.
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Critical Injury in Santa Maria Vehicle Rollover
One person sustained critical injuries from a high-speed single-vehicle rollover collision in Santa Maria on Saturday morning.
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Fatal Traffic Collision on Harris Grade Road
[Update]: One person has died in a traffic collision on Harris Grade Road in Lompoc on Thursday afternoon.
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Former Congressman Bob Lagomarsino Dies at 94 Years Old
Former Congressman serving the Central and South Coasts of California, Robert "Bob" Lagomarsino, passed away last week at 94 years of age.
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Two Injured in State Street Vehicle Collision
Two people were injured in a vehicle collision at State and Arrelllaga Streets in Santa Barbara on Wednesday.
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Bitter Feud in Wine Country
Will the county rein in the skunky smell from outdoor pot farms?
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Supervisors Approve Over $13 Million for Rent and Utility Assistance
The Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors approved over $13 million in financial aid for local residents needing rent and utility assistance.
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Head-on Vehicle Collision Shuts Down Highway 154
Two people were injured in a head-on vehicle collision on Highway 154 on Tuesday evening.
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District Attorney Files Charges in Double-Homicide of Teens
The Santa Barbara County District Attorney filed charges against three suspects connected to the double-murder of two teens last month during a marijuana deal.
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Two Arrests in Double-Homicide Connected to Marijuana Deal
[Update]: The Santa Barbara Sheriff's Office arrested two people connected to the January 7th shooting that killed two teenagers in the Noleta area.
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Semi Truck Crashes into Carpinteria Driveway
[Update]: Northbound Highway 101 was closed in Carpinteria after a tanker truck veered off the highway and crashed into a residential driveway.
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Second Teenager Dies in Goleta Shooting
The Santa Barbara Sheriff's Office announces the second victim in the Goleta shooting earlier this month has passed away.
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Swift Water Rescue on Refugio Road
[Update]: Santa Barbara County Firefighters rescued a driver trapped between two swollen creeks in Refugio Canyon on Thursday afternoon.
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Minor Injuries and DUI Arrest in Calle Real Rollover Collision
[Update]: An Oxnard man was arrested for DUI following a multi-vehicle rollover collision at Calle Real and La Patera Lane.
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Pedestrian Struck by Semi Near Gaviota
A pedestrian sustained critical injuries after being struck by a semi-truck on the side of Highway 101 near Gaviota.
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Early Morning Brush Fire on the Westside
Santa Barbara City firefighters responded to a brush fire in the 500 block of W. Figueroa Street just after midnight on Tuesday.