Santa Barbara to Ring in New Year with Storm Bringing Flood Risk, High Winds, and Beach Hazards
Following last week’s holiday rains, Santa Barbara County braces for more wet weather and potential flash flooding.
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Woman Rescued After Car Plunges Off Highway 154
Santa Barbara County Fire crews use a rope system to retrieve a solo driver from 150 feet down a hillside on Tuesday evening.
Firefighters Knock Down Residential Fire in Eastern Goleta Valley
Firefighters responded to the 4600 block of Puente Plaza in the Noleta area where flames and smoke had engulfed the home’s garage.
Santa Barbara County Closes Part of East Beach After Sewage Spill
The Santa Barbara County Health Department announced the closer of East Beach from ¼ mile east to ⅛ west of the Mission Creek outfall.
Christmas Eve Storm Passes Santa Barbara Without Major Damage
Flooding was reported on surface streets, though shoppers still visited downtown Santa Barbara on December 24, 2025.
Flash Flood Warning Issued for South Santa Barbara County on Christmas Eve
Heavy rains are expected to last through Christmas Day; evacuation warnings remain in place for Lake Fire burn scar area.
Man Rescued from Ravine Below Cold Spring Bridge After Vehicle Incident on Highway 154
The 69-year-old sustained moderate injuries after descending steep terrain; CHP is investigating the circumstances surrounding Saturday morning’s incident.
Santa Barbara County Firefighters Rescue Great Horned Owl Stuck in Car Grille in Orcutt
In an unusual Sunday morning call, a fire crew works with Animal Control to free the injured raptor and hand it off to wildlife rescuers for care.
Santa Barbara’s Namesake Navy Warship Makes History
In a first, the USS ‘Santa Barbara’ launches a one-way attack drone at sea in the Middle East.
Update: Evacuation Warning, Flood Watch Issued as Powerful Holiday Storm Bears Down on Santa Barbara County
An evacuation warning for the Lake Fire burn scar area, as well as flood and high wind watches, is now in effect as forecasters warn of dangerous travel, flash flooding, debris flows, and prolonged impacts through Christmas Day.
