Post Japan Earthquake, Local Tsunami Information

[Updated: 7:26am] It is anticipated that at approximately 08:15, plus or minus 15 minutes, a rising of the ocean level will occur. The increase level is anticipated to be approximately one to three feet at Santa Barbara. Of equal concern is the significant currents and dangerous ocean conditions.

Change Your Clock, Change Your Battery

As daylight savings time approaches on March 13 th , 2011, the Santa Barbara County Fire Department wants to remind residents to make another change that could save their lives – changing the batteries in their smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors.

“Curiosity Cabinet”

Piquing a child’s inquisitiveness and fostering their creativity and imagination is of paramount importance in child development – this is the premise behind the “Curiosity Cabinet”. Behind these doors you will find a veritable treasure trove!

Gas Prices Skyrocket

As it does any time strife in the Middle East reaches new levels of upheaval, the price of gas has skyrocketed in the United States, with costs in California and Santa Barbara jumping even higher.

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