County

County prone to ‘extreme’ wildfires, UCSB wildfire expert says

January 26, 2025 by

Isla Vista and surrounding infrastructure are not fit for a mass evacuation like in Pacific Palisades, the director of the UCSB Wildfire initiative says
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State Fire Marshal grants waiver to restart pipeline that caused 2015 Refugio oil spill, county hearing soon

January 23, 2025 by

The California State Fire Marshal waived pipeline corrosion regulations for the Las Flores Pipeline System to oil company Sable Offshore on Dec. 17. A public hearing will take place on Feb. 25.
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Congressman Salud Carbajal announces $11.1 million grant for underpass in Old Town Goleta

January 23, 2025 by

The $11.1 million investment comes from Biden's Bipartisan Infrastructure bill, with an announcement from the Congressman on the last day of Biden's term
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“They worked for almost 72 hours straight”: Local fire crews fight LA fires

January 16, 2025 by

Santa Barbara County and local agencies sent 14 engines and two battalion chiefs to the fire suppression effort in LA.
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Isla Vista bands together to raise $12,000 for LA fire efforts

January 16, 2025 by

Six UCSB students organized a fundraising event with baked goods, photo and art prints and a raffle sponsored by local businesses.
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Santa Barbara County at risk of power shutoff following LA fires

January 14, 2025 by

Santa Barbara County is at risk of a power outage due to the Santa Ana winds across the Coast, which have fanned the ongoing blazes in Los Angeles.
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Sable Offshore to control pipeline that caused Refugio oil spill, EDC appeals decision

November 18, 2024 by

Sable Offshore gained approval from the Santa Barbara County Planning Commission to restart the same pipeline that caused the 2015 Refugio oil spill. 
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Democratic incumbents win general election seats, local races decided by few voters

November 18, 2024 by and

The Nov. 5 general elections were a success for Democrats and incumbents seeking reelection for Santa Barbara County and Isla Vista races.
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SBC remains on air quality watch for Ventura County Mountain Fire smoke

November 13, 2024 by

The Mountain Fire in Ventura County began on Nov. 6 and has burned 20,630 acres after being active for six days. As of Nov. 12, the county remains on watch.
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Voters face ballot shortages, equipment issues, long lines on Election Day

November 13, 2024 by

Several polling places ran out of provisional English-language ballots and faced equipment issues, according to several voters and poll workers.
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Former UC union organizer Wendy Santamaria runs for Santa Barbara City Council

November 11, 2024 by

UCSB alum and former AFSCME Union Representative Wendy Santamaria is running for Santa Barbara City Council representing District 1.
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Halloween crimes decline in 2024

November 8, 2024 by

Oct. 25, the day before the ordinances went into effect, saw the most crimes for October with 12 arrests and over 100 citations.
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IVRPD hosts fourth annual Halloween Pumpkin Patch

November 8, 2024 by

The IVRPD event featured carnival games, Halloween characters, silent movies, a photo booth, a silent disco, a costume contest and free pumpkins. 
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IVCC will pick up pumpkins for compost on Nov. 7

November 8, 2024 by

Isla Vista Compost Collective is holding a “Great Pumpkin Pick Up” on Nov. 7. The pickup will begin at 10 a.m., and residents can sign-up through a Google Form
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Supervisor Capps details progress of eight-step I.V. Bluff Safety Plan

October 18, 2024 by

Updates include a policy requiring owners to submit measurements of distance between the bluff’s edge twice a year.
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