Man Threatens Vandenberg Base Guards
Vandenberg Air Force Base was put on alert 5/24 after an unidentified man driving a stolen car made threatening remarks to base security at the Santa Maria Gate.
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Moderate Earthquake Hits Santa Barbara
The tremblor was centered 3 miles west of Isla Vista.
Grass Fire in Santa Ynez Valley
UPDATE: Olive Fire now out; no homes destroyed and no Injuries reported.
Fire Burning Off Paradise Road
No injuries and minimal damage reported; select evacuation orders still in place.
Vandenberg Gets New Commander
During a ceremony scheduled for the morning of 5/28, Col. Keith Balts will officially take over for Col. Nina Armagno as commander of the 30th Space Wing at Vandenberg Air Force Base.
Harbor’s Public Boat Ramp Under Massive Repair
The harbor’s public boat ramp is undergoing major and long-needed repairs that are scheduled to be completed by the end of June. Though its eastern third was redone in 2012 — at a cost of $450,000, paid with a Department of Boating and Waterways grant — the ramp’s westernmost section had become so worn and dilapidated in recent years that it became unusable, and the center lane was forced to accommodate all launches — around 13,000 annually.
Elton John’s Lyricist Arrested for DUI, No Charges Filed
UPDATE: After reviewing the case, the District Attorney’s Office declined to file charges.
Reports of Man With Rifle on East De La Guerra Street
UPDATE: Monday’s gang-related stabbing victim was taken into custody for questioning in Tuesday’s shooting incident, but has been released.
Defiant Passenger Delays Flight
Man escorted off plane after confrontation with attendant.
Possible Gang-Related Stabbing on Eastside
The 19-year-old victim is not cooperating with police.
