City of Santa Barbara’s E-Bike Accidents and Citations at a Glance
Police Chief Kelly Gordon reports there have been 108 e-bike accidents recorded between May 1, 2025 and February 28, 2026, including 11 serious injuries and one fatality.
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California Highway Patrol to Distribute Free Bike Lights in Isla Vista
CHP will also be handing out free reflectors and helmets in front of the Pardall Center on Tuesday.
Santa Barbara Airport Closes Due to Flooding
All flights were grounded Saturday afternoon due to flooding on the runway.
Update: Highway 101 Reopens in Both Directions Following Full-Day Closure Caused by Saturday Storm
Crews worked through the night to reopen Highway 101 after multiple debris flows and flooding closed the freeway in both directions near Goleta.
Major Storm Headed for Santa Barbara Could Impact Holiday Travel Plans, NWS Warns
Heavy rain, flash flooding, and strong winds are expected countywide, with the worst impacts forecast Tuesday night through Christmas morning.
Major Storm Brings Flooding, Downed Trees, and Road Closures to Santa Barbara
The storm delivered an intense push of rain Saturday evening, adding to already high totals across the region. San Marcos Pass recorded nearly 10 inches over three days.
MOVE Santa Barbara County Launches Weeklong Bike Light Giveaway
Starting November 3, the local transportation advocacy group will distribute hundreds of free rechargeable bike lights across six South Coast neighborhoods for its annual Iluminando La Noche (Light Up the Night) campaign
Update: DUI Suspected in Head-On Crash That Shut Down Highway 154 Thursday Morning
One person was found unresponsive with critical injuries and two others suffered moderate injuries.
Fate of Figs Hangs in Balance on Santa Barbara’s Eastside
The City of Santa Barbara’s Parks and Recreation Commission will consider removing 13 trees, including eight Indian Laurel Fig trees, from North Milpas Street at this Wednesday’s meeting.
Car-mageddon Hits Highway 101 in Santa Barbara County
A series of traffic collisions on a rainy Tuesday slows traffic and shuts down the freeway and railroads.
