Gifford Fire, Now State’s Largest of Year, Likely to Grow Even Larger
Two new base camps have been set up closer to the fire burning northeast of Santa Maria, with a potential for a third at New Cuyama.
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Authorities Release Identity of Drowning Victim Found Near Red Rock
The 19-year-old’s body was recovered in Santa Barbara’s back country on Sunday.
Nearly 500 Structures at Risk as Gifford Fire Grows to More than 65,000 Acres
A “smoke column ice cap” contributes to jump in size of wildfire burning near Santa Barbara/San Luis Obispo county line.
Update: One Person Dead, Suspect in Custody Following Stabbing on Lower State Street
The 500 block of lower State Street is closed this morning after a stabbing was reported early Friday, the day set for Santa Barbara’s historical Fiesta horse parade.
What Happened When 9-1-1 Calls Stopped Working
Santa Barbara Airport closed by emergency calls were back up soon.
Update: Tsunami Advisory Canceled for Santa Barbara Coast
A very large earthquake 80 miles southwest of Eastern Russia triggered tsunami watches up and down the western coast of North America from Alaska to San Diego.
City’s Excavation Work Caused 9-1-1 Outage Across Santa Barbara County
Emergency lines were restored and a ground stop at Santa Barbara Airport was lifted Wednesday morning following a nearly 24-hour outage.
Will Santa Barbara’s Backcountry Roads Open?
Thursday evening meeting at Fish and Game Commission to hear an update from Forest Service.
‘This Is a Terrifying Time’: Goleta Community Expresses Fear, Outrage at Public Forum on Federal Raids
Public speakers implore the council to forbid local law enforcement from cooperating with ICE and to make the city a sanctuary.
Second Death Reported After Boat Sinks off Santa Barbara Coast
Two of the four people rescued by a NOAA research vessel and Harbor Patrol last Friday have died.
