Crews Gain Upper Hand on Rice Fire
The Orcutt blaze has been fully contained to 36 acres; it was started by unpermitted welding work.
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Taxi Company Sued for Passenger’s Death
Simon Chavez’s mother, Ana Quintanar, goes after Absolute Cab in a civil court case.
Brush Fire Near Lompoc Burns Six to Eight Acres
A County Fire spokesperson said emergency crews got a good jump on the wildland blaze.
Alma del Pueblo Taking Shape
Santa Barbara Public Market names vendors; four condos sold.
Report of Men with Guns in Isla Vista
Sheriff’s deputies, CHP, UCSB police respond to Del Playa Drive.
Motorcycling Couple Suffer Major Injuries in DUI Accident
Montecito man arrested; victims expected to survive.
Man Found Dead in Oak Park Bathroom
Police say there is no evidence of foul play and suspect a fatal drug overdose.
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.
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.
