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Santa Barbara Unified School District Takes Action on Climate Change
The Santa Barbara Unified School Board has adopted a resolution declaring climate change a generational justice and human rights issue.
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Community Meeting To Review Draft CWPP Amendment
The Montecito Fire Department will be holding a community meeting to review the Draft CWPP Amendment.
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Seasonal Rain Advisory Issued by Environmental Health Services
Santa Barbara County Environmental Health Services has issued a Seasonal Rain Advisory to advise residents of health issues associated with storm water runoff.
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Santa Barbara County's New Fire Chief Appointed
Mark Hartwig has been appointed as the new Fire Chief of Santa Barbara County.
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Alleged Heroin Dealer Sentenced to 9 Years in Prison
Santa Barbara County District Attorney announced a Santa Barbara was sentenced to nine years in state prison for sale of heroin and handgun possession.
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Suspects Arrested for Drug Possession and Hazardous Chemicals Found
Two Santa Maria residents were arrested on Wednesday for drug and hazardous chemical possession.
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Flash Flood Warning No Longer in Effect
[Update]: The flash flood warning is no longer in effect as of 7:15 a.m. Thursday for the recent rainstorm.
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New Wildfire Protection Plan for San Marcos Pass
The Santa Barbara County Fire Department announces a Community Wildfire Protection Plan draft has been completed for San Marcos Pass/Eastern Goleta Valley Mountainous Area residents.
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DUI Checkpoint at UCSB Friday
UC Santa Barbara Police will conduct a sobriety and driver's license checkpoint on Friday on campus.
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Camper Rescued from Mount Pinos During Snow Storm
An Orange County woman was rescued from Mount Pinos after an unexpected snow storm hit the area.
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2-1-1 Offers Support for Residents Affected by Government Shutdown
For Santa Barbara County residents who have been impacted by the government shutdown, 2-1-1 offers Health and Human Services information and assistance.
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High Winds Create Potential for Power Outages
Parts of Santa Barbara County are experiencing localized power outages. Residents and businesses should prepare now to minimize the impact of these outages.
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Rainstorms to Continue Through Thursday
[Update]: The National Weather Service has cancelled the weather advisory but storms are still expected to arrive Sunday night.
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Cathedral Oaks Paving Project Begins Monday
The Cathedral Oaks paving project begins Monday, January 14 and will last approximately three months.
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4th Quarter Sheriff's Roundup Video
The Santa Barbara Sheriff's Ofice released their 4th quarter roundup video.
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Santa Maria Police DUI Checkpoint Nets 10 Arrests
Santa Maria Police arrested 2 suspected DUI drivers, arrested 2 others on criminal charges, and cited 6 drivers for having suspended licenses.
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Transient Arrested for Attempted Murder After Fight with Deputies
A 32-year-old Isla Vista transient was arrested for Attempted Murder after a struggle with Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Deputies in Isla Vista.
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Suspect Wanted for Home Invasion Robbery Near Lompoc
Sheriff's Deputies are searching for a suspect who brutally attacked and robbed a Lompoc man early Saturday morning.
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Public Health Urges Caution as Wild Mushrooms Appear
Seasonal rains have arrived and the Santa Barbara County Public Health Department would like to remind residents of the potential dangers of ingesting wild mushrooms.
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Notification of Inmate Death
The Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office reports the death of a 52-year-old inmate with a prior medical condition.
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Suspected Meth and Heroin Dealers Arrested in Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara Sheriff’s Narcotics Detectives arrested suspected methamphetamine and heroin dealers in Santa Barbara.
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Two Suspected Gang Members Arrested After Pursuit in Isla Vista
Two Goleta men were arrested for multiple charges after fleeing Sheriff's Deputies in Isla Vista early Friday morning.
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Deputies Search for Serial Los Olivos Burglar
The Sheriff's Department is asking for the public's assistance to help locate a suspect wanted for a string of burglaries in Los Olivos.
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Tense Hours Long Stand Off Ends With Safe Return of 10-Week-Old Infant
A Santa Barbara man making threats to law enforcement barricaded himself inside his residence with a 10-week-old child causing a neighborhood evacuation Thursday evening.
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Autopsy Results for Triple Homicide Victims Released
Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Office reveals the three Orcutt homicide victims died from multiple stab wounds and blunt force trauma.
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Foodbank to Distribute Free Food for Federal Workers
The Foodbank of Santa Barbara County is distributing free food on Friday for Federal employees impacted by the government shutdown.
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CHP Reminds You to Drive Safely
California Highway Patrol wants to remind drivers to slow down and prepare for forecasted heavy rain.
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Armed Suspect Arrested in Tanglewood Near Santa Maria
A man was arrested in Santa Maria after robbing a residence and swinging a large piece of wood at the victim.
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Robbery Suspects Arrested in Carpinteria with Help from Citizens
Two men were held down by Carpinteria citizens after they robbed a liquor store on Linden Ave.
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Santa Barbara Police Search for Lottery Ticket Theft Suspect
Santa Barbara Police are searching for a man who stole a sizeable amount of lottery ticket scratchers from a gas station.