CHP Reveals Cause of Major Crash Near Gaviota That Sent Eight to Hospital
Two Santa Barbara County Firefighters were among those injured in Wednesday-morning incident that closed the southbound 101 for several hours.
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Nearly 300 Apply for Concealed Gun Permits in Santa Barbara County Since Supreme Court Ruling
Last summer’s ruling rejected the requirement imposed by many law enforcement agencies that applicants show they had a special need for such a permit.
Fentanyl Deaths Reach Record High in Santa Barbara County
Sheriff’s Office and Project Opioid coalition introduce free Narcan distribution program to get overdose-reversing drug into the public’s hands.
Two Firefighters Hit by Minivan Near Nojoqui Grade
Two firefighters suffered major injuries after being struck while assisting with a a crash Wednesday morning; a total of eight patients have been hospitalized.
This One’s for All the Marbles
Santa Barbara County fire agencies launch a public campaign to get ambulance contract.
Santa Barbara City College Closed Tuesday Due to Power Outage
Classes and services on Main, Wake, and Schott campuses moved online after fallen tree takes down power lines.
Downed Tree Cleared from Carrillo Street Onramp to Southbound 101
Heavy wind and rain knocked over the large tree early Tuesday morning.
Spring Storm to Be Cold and Windy in Santa Barbara
Blustery weather may be old news, but get ready for rain, wind, and snow on Tuesday.
Semi-Truck Catches Fire on Highway 101 Near Buellton
Santa Barbara County firefighters keep fire from reaching packages on OnTrac delivery truck early Friday morning.
Giant Boulder Tumbles onto Santa Barbara’s Gibraltar Road
Road was already closed from previous storms but is now impassable, says County Public Works.