News
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Highway 101 Now Open in Both Directions
[Update]: Highway 101 is now open in both directions.
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County Schools Plan to Reopen Classrooms This Week
[Update]: Santa Barbara County schools make plans to reopen classrooms this week following the storm.
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Evacuation Orders Lifted, Roadways Reopening
Officials have lifted the shelter in place and evacuation orders for Santa Barbara County.
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Santa Ynez River Bank to Bank in Lompoc
A reader shares photos of the Santa Ynez River bank at Robinson Bridge.
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Daring Storm Rescues Throughout Santa Barbara County
Emergency responders were on the scene of several rescues during Monday's storm in Santa Barbara County.
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Early Morning Structure Fire in Santa Ynez
County firefighters responded to an early morning structure fire in Santa Ynez.
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Lake Cachuma Numbers
Edhat readers discuss the filling up of Lake Cachuma due to recent storms.
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Biden Administration Approves Federal Disaster Declaration for Santa Barbara & SLO Counties
Reps. Carbajal and Jimmy Panetta urged update to disaster declaration issued earlier this week for California’s rain and flood damage
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SANTA BARBARA COUNTY PROCLAIMS LOCAL EMERGENCY DUE TO SEVERE WINTER STORMS
At 3:05 p.m. Monday, Jan. 9, 2023, Santa Barbara County proclaimed a local emergency due to the January 2023 Storm.
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SANTA BARBARA COUNCIL & ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETINGS: Jan 9
[Update]: Here are the Santa Barbara City Council and Advisory Commissions meetings for the week of January 9, 2023
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Mandatory Evacuations Remain, Highway 101 Northbound Closed Until Tuesday
[UPDATE]: The Mandatory Evacuation Orders remain as Highway 101 northbound is not expected to reopen until Tuesday at some point.
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Road Closures: Highway 101, 154, and More
A section of Highway 101, 154, and other roads are closed due to flooding and storm impacts.
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DoorDash Activates Severe Weather Protocol in Santa Barbara
DoorDash has today activated its Severe Weather Protocol and suspended operations in Santa Barbara and surrounding areas.
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Airport, Amtrak, and MTD Shut Down Due to Storm Impacts
Planes, trains, and automobiles shut down due to storm impacts throughout Santa Barbara.
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Public Health Closes West Beach Due to Sewage Spill
West Beach from Santa Barbara Harbor to 2,000 feet east of the eastern Mission Creek outfall has been closed due to a sewage spill.
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Storm Causing Hazardous Road Conditions, Public Advised to Avoid Walking or Driving in Flooding Areas
Due to the storm, manhole covers can be blown off due to high pressure being generated from the storm water and may cause extreme danger.
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Water Rescues from Vehicles in Santa Barbara
Tagdes reports subjects needing to be rescued from their vehicles that are filling up with water.
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Major Water Rescue at Rancho Vistadores
Tagdes reports a major water rescue off Highway 154 west of Rancho San Marcos.
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Water Rescue on Chapala Street
Tagdes reports a water rescue in the 2100 block of Chapala Street.
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New Protections for Endangered Whales Along California Coast Adopted
Changes include shipping lane adjustments, expanded area to avoid
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Santa Barbara County Association of Governments Elects New Leaders for 2023
Jenelle Osborne, Lompoc mayor, is elected Chair. County Supervisor Laura Capps, Solvang Mayor Mark Infanti and Buellton Mayor Dave King join the board as new members.
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Water rescue at Refugio Rd. at creek by Circle Bar B.
Tagdes reports a water rescue at Refugio Road at the creek by Circle Bar B.
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Ellwood Beach Beam
A reader shares a photo of a massive abalone shell and exposed beam at the Coal Oil Preserve.
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Weather West: High Impact Storm Centered on Central CA
Very wet pattern continues, with another high-impact storm centered on Central CA Mon-Tue; hints of moderation in medium term?
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Second Evacuation Warning Issued for Burn Scar Areas
Heavy rain is expected prompting a second Evacuation Warning is now in effect for residents located in the Alisal, Cave, and Thomas Fire burn scars.
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New Films Added to Top Streaming List This Week
Two new films have been added to the Top 10 streaming list for this week, White Noise and The Menu.
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Biggest Surf in 30 Years!
David headed down to the beach this week to witness the biggest surf in 30 years.
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People’s Self-Help Housing Receives $10,000 Gift from George Hoag Family Foundation
People’s Self-Help Housing has received a generous $10,000 gift from philanthropic group, the George Hoag Family Foundation.
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Cat of the Week: Denali
Meet Denali, a 9 month old cutie pie who has spent nearly his entirely life in a cage.
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Dog of the Week: Thana
Meet Thana, a Brussels Griffon and Terrier mix.