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Suspected BB Shots Strike Lompoc School Bus
The Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office is conducting an investigation where suspected BB or pellet shots struck a Lompoc Unified School District bus.
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Man Arrested in Molestation Investigation
Santa Maria Police Detectives arrested a 43-year-old man during a child molestation investigation.
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DUI Checkpoint at UCSB on Friday
The UCSB Police Department will conduct a sobriety and driver’s license checkpoint on Friday.
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New Morning Commute Amtrak Train to be Added
A new "Peak Hour Passenger Rail Service" connecting Ventura and Santa Barbara counties has been approved by the LOSSAN Board of Directors.
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Santa Maria Stabbing Now Turned into a Homicide Investigation
[Update]: The Santa Maria Police Department is investigating a stabbing that turned into a homicide on Wednesday evening.
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Cota Street Bike Lane Opened with Ribbon Cutting
Last week the Santa Barbara Mayor hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony at Ortega Park to introduce the completion of the city’s first physically protected bike lane along Cota Street.
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Suspect Arrested in Commercial Burglary Investigation
[Update]: Santa Barbara Police have arrested a 29-year-old local man suspected of burglarizing a local business.
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Fake District Attorney Scam Letter Hits Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara County District Attorney is warning the public about a scam letter circulating in our community alleging to be from the DA's office.
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Public Trash Cans to be Refurbished and Replaced
The City of Santa Barbara is repairing and replacing public trash cans as part of the Public Container Repair and Replacement Program.
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Carpinteria Community Meeting Video
[Update]: A full video is provided of the community meeting held in Carpinteria Tuesday night to discuss upcoming storms, new evacuation definitions, timelines and interactive maps.
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Lompoc Man Dies on Highway One
A 24-year-old Lompoc man died after being struck by a Santa Maria Transit Bus while lying in the traffic lane of Highway 1 Monday.
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Pilates Instructor Charged with Grand Theft
A local Pilates instructor and physical therapist pleaded guilty to Felony Grand Theft.
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Freeze Warning Continues
[Update]: A hard freeze warning is still in effect for Santa Barbara County on Wednesday morning.
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Three Men Arrested for Alleged Prostitution and Trafficking of a Juvenile
Three Santa Maria men were arrested on Monday for allegedly trafficking a juvenile for prostitution.
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Deputies Arrest Attempted Burglary Suspect in Isla Vista
A 19-year-old man was arrested for allegedly attempting to burglarize an Isla Vista home.
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Sheriff’s Deputies Arrest DUI Suspect in Orcutt
A Bakersfield man was arrested for an alleged DUI after a pursuit in Orcutt on Sunday.
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Two Charged in National Real Estate Scam
Two Santa Barbara residents were charged in December by the Department of Justice for their participation in a nationwide telemarketing real estate scam defrauding thousands.
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Warning Regarding Virtual Kidnapping Scams
Local law enforcement report an increase in "virtual kidnapping" extortion calls which are now targeting Spanish speakers.
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Alcoholic Beverage Control Minor Decoy Operation in Santa Maria
On Saturday the Santa Maria Police Department conducted a "Minor Decoy" operation throughout the City of Santa Maria.
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Suspect Identity Sought in Check Fraud Investigation
The Santa Barbara Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the male suspect accused of forging checks.
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Sheriff's Deputies Search for Burglary Suspects
The Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help in identifying three Isla Vista burglary suspects.
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Armed Woman Arrested After Barricading in Home
A Santa Maria woman was arrested after barricading herself inside an Orcutt home on Tuesday.
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Santa Barbara High Receives $5 Million Donation for New Stadium
Santa Barbara Unified School District Board of Education accepted a five-million-dollar donation from the Foundation for Santa Barbara High School for the Peabody Grandstand Replacement, Stadium Renovation, and Site Utilities Upgrade Project.
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Ocean Rescue Near Point Piedras Blancas
A Coast Guard helicopter crew rescued three people and their cat from a vessel taking on water approximately six nautical miles west of Point Piedras Blancas Monday.
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Storm Threat Continues to Diminish
[Update]: The National Weather Service indicates this week’s storm will continue to diminish throughout the day/week and there is little to no threat of flash flooding or debris flows at this time.
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Public Health Officials Urge Vaccines for PreTeens
To help protect adolescents against dangerous diseases, the Public Health Department is joining with the California Department of Public Health in recognizing February 11th – 17th as Preteen Vaccine Week.
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Special Election for District Three
A consolidated special municipal election will be held to fulfill Cathy Murillo's City Councilmember seat.
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Two Lompoc Residents Arrested in Stolen Vehicle with Stolen Property
Santa Barbara Sheriff's Deputies arrested two Lompoc residents in a stolen vehicle with stolen property on Sunday morning.
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Canine Influenza in California
Canine Influenza is a highly contagious virus that is garnering more attention in the news lately with a recent outbreak in the San Francisco Bay Area.
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Dog Rescued at Douglas Family Preserve
Santa Barbara City Firefighters responded to the Douglas Family Preserve for a report of a dog over the side of the cliff on Sunday.