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Animal Rescue Team Wildlife-Rehabilitation Permit Revoked
The Solvang-based wildlife rescue and rehabilitation program had its permit revoked by the State of California.
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Body Found Below Douglas Preserve Identified as Local Surfer
The body of a man found below the Douglas Preserve on January 19 has been identified as professional surfer Chris Brown.
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Former Employees Retract Claims Against Santa Barbara Surgery Center
Plaintiffs in a lawsuit filed against the Santa Barbara Surgery Center claiming wrongful termination, whistleblower retaliation and age discrimination have retracted these and all other claims in full.
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Foodbank Extends Distribution for Federal Employees
Approximately 6,700 pounds of food was distributed to over 462 individuals during the Foodbank's three-day distribution for federal employees.
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Buellton Residents Receive Threatening Letters
[Update]: The Santa Barbara Sheriff's Office is investigating reports of dozens of Buellton residents receiving bizarre handwritten letters in the mail.
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Female Body Found Near Carpinteria Railroad Tracks
The body of an adult female was found near the railroad tracks in Carpinteria on Monday evening.
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Delta IV Heavy Successfully Launched from Vandenberg
Vandenberg Air Force Base successfully launched the Delta IV Heavy rocket on Saturday morning.
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Surfer Rescued off Isla Vista Shore
[Update]: A surfer who was unable to get back to shore was rescued by Santa Barbara County Fire Department's Rescue team off the Isla Vista coastline Friday morning.
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Overturned Bus Accident Causes 7 Injuries Near Los Alamos
Seven people suffered minor injuries after an Amtrak bus overturned near Los Alamos early Friday morning.
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Felon Arrested After Causing Traffic Accident
[Update]: Santa Barbara Police officers were pursuing a wanted a felon who caused a serious accident on Thursday.
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Delta IV Heavy Launch Rescheduled for Saturday
Seventh time is a charm as the Delta IV Heavy launch is re-scheduled for this coming Saturday morning.
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All Evacuation Orders Lifted for Santa Barbara County
[Update]: Santa Barbara County officials have lifted all evacuation orders and road closures below recent burn areas.
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Three Injured in Highway 154 Head-On Collision
Three people sustained major injuries after a head-on collision on Highway 154 early Sunday morning.
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Falcon 9 Rocket Launches Friday Morning
After being rescheduled several times, the Falcon 9 rocket officially launched from Vandenberg Air Force Base on Friday morning.
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6 Children Survive Vehicle Rollover in Lompoc
[Update]: A total of eight people, including six small children, survived a vehicle rollover collision near Lompoc on Wednesday afternoon.
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Head-On Vehicle Collision on Highway 154
[Update]: Two vehicles were involved in a head-on collision on Highway 154 where one vehicle rolled over.
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High Surf Causes Five Ocean Rescues Off Goleta
[Update]: Five surfers have been rescued off the coast of Goleta Wednesday morning due to high tides and dangerous surf.
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Vandenberg Launch Dates Uncertain
[Update]: After several date changes, Vandenberg Air Force Base announced their launch dates of the Falcon 9 rocket and Delta IV are uncertain.
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31st Annual Tree Burn in Solvang
Santa Barbara County's largest bonfire took place in Solvang this Friday with the 31st annual Christmas tree burn.
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Three Arrested in Narcotics Bust Near Pre-School
[Update]: The Sheriff's Office reports three people were arrested at House/Preschool where narcotics were being manufactured.
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Identities Released in Orcutt Triple Homicide
[Update]: The triple homicide suspect has been identified as David McNabb, a former Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Office Custody Deputy.
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Two Families Displaced in Goleta Apartment Fire
[Update]: Santa Barbara County firefighters responded to an apartment fire in Old Town Goleta on Friday evening.
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Brush Fire on Sycamore Canyon
[Update]: Santa Barbara City firefighters tackled a two-acre brush fire on Sycamore Canyon Road near Las Alturas on Christmas Day.
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Goleta Best Buy Robbed of Macbook Computers
[Update]: Thieves broke into the Goleta Best Buy store early Sunday and stole over $75,000 worth of MacBook laptops.
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11 Acres Purchased for Development in Goleta
A developer has purchased 11 acres with entitlements in Goleta’s Cabrillo Business Park to build approximately 145,000 square feet of multi-use office space.
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El Encanto's Parent Company Purchased by French Luxury Brand
Global French luxury brand LVMH is purchasing the upscale Belmond hotel company which includes the El Encanto on Santa Barbara's Riviera.
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3.3 Magnitude Earthquake Near Orcutt
A 3.3 magnitude earthquake struck near Orcutt on Sunday morning.
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Santa Barbara County Hits Back at LA Times Article
Santa Barbara County responds to debris basin maintenance concerns following a scathing Los Angeles Times article about the County's lack of prevention for mudslides in Montecito.
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Montecito Man Arrested After High-Speed Pursuit
[Update]: The Santa Barbara Sheriff's Office arrested a 46-year-old Montecito man after a high-speed pursuit on Wednesday.
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Local Breweries Release Resilience IPA to Help Camp Fire Victims
Help support those impacted by the Camp Fire in Northern California by drinking Resilience IPA at local breweries.