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Homeless By Nick Welsh | Tue Nov 03, 2020 | 3:30pm

Homeless Camps in Three Isla Vista Parks Declared Fire Hazards

With tent cities on the rise in the college town, county administrators hatch plan for temporary tiny homes.

Public Safety By Jean Yamamura | Sat Oct 31, 2020 | 9:45am

The feds fund the new County Flood Control debris basin project to the maximum amount.

Public Safety By Nick Welsh | Tue Oct 27, 2020 | 2:01pm

At least one of 47 mosquitoes trapped by La Cumbre Road and Highway 192 tested positive for virus.

Public Safety By Jean Yamamura | Fri Oct 09, 2020 | 1:02pm

Copter 964 will remain at Santa Ynez for a month so the crew can train on the new aircraft, which can reach speeds of 218 mph.

Public Safety By Tyler Hayden | Fri Oct 09, 2020 | 10:38am

Invasive yellow-fever mosquitos have been detected in Santa Barbara County for first time.

Public Safety By Nick Welsh | Wed Oct 07, 2020 | 10:56am

Chief Eric Nickel is stepping down due to personal issues effective October 31.

Public Safety By Jean Yamamura | Fri Sep 11, 2020 | 4:44pm

The completion of Fire Station 10 will enable firefighters to reach West Goleta residents within five minutes.

Public Safety By Sean Cummings | Wed Aug 26, 2020 | 11:32am

Lightning-sparked infernos have set 1.5 million acres in California ablaze.

Public Safety By Nick Welsh | Tue Aug 25, 2020 | 12:32pm

Vandenberg Air Force Base bomb squad experts detonate a vintage hand grenade and mortar discovered at a Westside home.

Public Safety By Jean Yamamura | Fri Aug 21, 2020 | 2:31pm

Digging at the new San Ysidro Creek debris basin could start as early as next year.