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New Laws in 2022
It's a new year with new laws and here are just a few that go into effect today on issues from surprise medical bills to extending cocktails to-go for customers.
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Two Injured in Foothill Structure Fire
Santa Barbara County firefighters responded to a structure fire in the 2700 block of Foothill Road early Saturday.
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Santa Barbara Arts to Close After 18 Years
After 18 years, the owner of Santa Barbara Arts in the La Arcada Plaza is closing up shop and retiring.
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Pedestrian Struck and Killed by Train Near Modoc
[Update]: The victim who was struck and killed by a train near Modoc has been identified.
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Carport Fire in Goleta
A fire in a Goleta residential community's carport damaged vehicles early Friday morning.
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Four Injured in Los Olivos Traffic Collision
[Update]: Four people were injured in a traffic collision on Highway 101 northbound near Los Olivos late Friday.
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Fatal Vehicle Collision Near Highway 101 Mission Exit
[Update]: A motorist has died following a traffic collision near the Mission Street exit on Highway 101 southbound Wednesday.
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House Fire Kills Two, Injures One in Santa Maria
A house fire killed two people and injured one in Santa Maria on Sunday evening.
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Weather Event Causes Structure Damage to Goleta Apartment Complex
[Update]: An apartment complex in Goleta was damaged by a "tornado-like" weather event.
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Shelter in Place Preparation for Alisal Fire Burn Area
Officials are warning residents in the Alisal Fire burn area to be prepared to shelter in place if thunderstorms occur.
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SpaceX Launched 52 Starlink Satellites Saturday Morning
A SpaceX rocket launched from Vandenberg Space Force Base carrying 52 Starlink internet satellites into orbit early Saturday.
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Goleta Sues UCSB Over Lack of Student Housing
[Update]: The City of Goleta announces it has formally filed a lawsuit against UCSB for failing to provide student housing for its burgeoning student population.
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Mud Clearing on Refugio Road Following Storm
Mud and debris on Refugio Road are being cleared by Santa Barbara County Public Works Tuesday.
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Sailboat Washed Ashore on East Beach
The recent storm caused a local sailboat to wash ashore on Santa Barbara's East Beach Tuesday.
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Evacuation Order Canceled for Alisal Fire Burn Area
[Update]: The evacuation order has been canceled for sections of the Alisal Fire burn area.
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Downtown Macy's to Become Aloha Fun Center
The building that housed a Macy's department store in downtown Santa Barbara's Paseo Nuevo mall will now become a "fun center" with a roller rink, laser tag, and arcade.
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Structure Fire in Santa Ynez
[Update]: Santa Barbara County Firefighters responded to a working structure fire in Santa Ynez Friday evening.
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RV Fire in Orcutt
Santa Barbara County firefighters responded to an RV fire in Orcutt Thursday night.
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Magnitude 3.4 Earthquake Strikes Off Carpinteria Coast
A magnitude 3.4 earthquake reportedly struck off the coast of Carpinteria on Wednesday evening.
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Coast Guard Searching for Missing Person off Carpinteria Coast
The Coast Guard is currently searching for a confirmed person in the water near Carpinteria.
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Two Early Morning Collisions with Injuries
The Santa Barbara County Fire Department responded to two early morning traffic collisions on local highways.
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Alisal Fire is Declared “Out”
The Alisal Fire has been declared out as no smoke, flames or hot spots have been observed for more than 30 days.
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Identities Released in Goleta Motel Murder-Suicide
The Sheriff's Coroner has released the identities of those involved in the murder-suicide at a Goleta Motel on Thanksgiving day.
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Charges Filed Against Suspected DUI Driver in Fatal Motorcycle Collision
[Update]: Santa Barbara District Attorney has filed charges against the alleged DUI driver that killed a motorcyclist near Ortega Park on Saturday.
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Two Trail Rescues on Friday
Search and Rescue responded to two trail rescues in the foothills on Friday.
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Body of Diver Found in Gaviota
Rescue personnel found the body of a missing diver in Gaviota Saturday morning.
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Vehicle Fire and Hazmat Response in Santa Maria
[Update]: Santa Barbara County firefighters responded to a vehicle fire with a HazMat team in Santa Maria on Friday afternoon.
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Two Dead in Suspected Murder-Suicide at Goleta Motel
[Update]: Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Deputies are investigating two deaths in an apparent murder-suicide that took place at a Goleta motel Thursday morning.
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NASA, SpaceX Launch DART: First Test Mission to Defend Planet Earth
NASA’s Double Asteroid Redirection Test, the world’s first full-scale mission to test technology for defending Earth against potential asteroid or comet hazards, launched Wednesday from Vandenberg.
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Fontana Man Found Guilty of Sex Crimes in Santa Barbara County
A San Bernardino County man was found guilty of federal charges for paying for sex from an underage Santa Barbara County child that he met on the internet.