Storm Update: Santa Barbara Avoids Major Impacts (So Far)
Heavy rain predicted to continue through the weekend.
Ella Heydenfeldt
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First Wave of Storm Causes Localized Flooding, Road Hazards in Santa Barbara County
Heavier bursts of rain are forecast to hit the South County and Santa Ynez Mountains through Saturday evening.
Goleta-Based Startup Is Turning Plant Waste into Biofuel, with a Side of Vanilla
Spero Renewables has been tapped by Shell’s GameChanger program to scale lignin-based alternative fuels as it works on a sweet little side project.
Severe Flood Watch Issued for Santa Barbara County as Major Storm Approaches
The National Weather Service warns of excessive rainfall capable of causing life-threatening flooding, debris flows, and power outages into Saturday evening.
More than 120 Oiled Seabirds Rescued Along Central Coast
International Bird Rescue is treating the diving seabirds following a one-square-mile slick discovered off Santa Barbara coast.
Gold’s Gym Southern California Gyms Sold to EōS Fitness in 23-Location Deal
Three Santa Barbara–area locations included in acquisition announced October 29; members left with questions about access and operations.
Hit-and-Run Driver Pleads No Contest in Fatal Cliff Drive Crash; Victim’s Family Adds City to Lawsuit
Brock Alexander Hoffman, 57, faces four years in state prison for leaving the scene of an accident that resulted in the death of 39-year-old Juan Lopez.
Sheriff’s Office Proposes 72-Hour Amplified Music Ban During Deltopia
A public town hall is scheduled for Wednesday, November 12, in Isla Vista.
Mother of Missing Lompoc Girl Arrested on Unrelated Charges; Search for Melodee Buzzard Continues
Ashlee Buzzard, 40, arrested on suspicion of false imprisonment after she allegedly prevented a victim from leaving a location against their will.
Blind Fitness Brings More than a Dozen Low-Vision and Blind Athletes to Santa Barbara Half-Marathon
Careful matchmaking will fuel Sunday’s inclusive race.
