Body Found at Leadbetter Beach in Santa Barbara
Authorities say the decedent, who was found early Tuesday morning, is a male in his thirties or forties. The cause of death is still under investigation.
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Santa Barbara Sheriff’s Office Welcomes New K-9 Recruits
Obi is trained in narcotics detection, including fentanyl, and Draco is trained in explosives detection.
How Full Are Santa Barbara’s Water Reservoirs?
Southern California drought complicates wildfire conditions.
Homes in Carpinteria, Summerland, Montecito May Face Power Outages as Fire Risk Rises
South County residents may lose power as the Santa Barbara County’s mountain regions go under red flag warning Monday through Wednesday.
As Los Angeles Burns, Mayor Rowse Sends a Message to Santa Barbara
Mayor Randy Rowse responds to residents concerned about the city’s water supply in the event of a fire.
Red Flag Warning Called for Tuesday Through Thursday in Santa Barbara County
Update: SCE is considering cutting off power to thousands of customers in the county starting Tuesday evening due to increased wildfire risk.
Emergency Room Workers Are Facing More Attacks. A New California Law Increases Penalties
A new California law imposes harsher penalties for assaulting emergency room workers. It responds to rising attacks on health care workers, despite concerns from progressives and prison-reform advocates.
SoCal Edison Considering Public Safety Power Shutoff for Parts of Santa Barbara County on Saturday
Increased fire risk this weekend could result in power shutoffs for more than 2,500 SCE customers from Eastern Goleta Valley to Paradise Road.