County

No reported local injuries, deaths as worst of CA storm concludes

January 20, 2023 by and

SBC Fire Department received over 400 calls for service and 100 calls for water rescues throughout the county since Jan. 9, none of which resulted in death or injury.
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All county beaches failing water quality standards due to runoff contamination

January 19, 2023 by

Individuals are advised to stay out of the ocean at a minimum of 50 yards at beaches with a “warning” beach status.
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Two suspects arrested for theft of 20 catalytic converters

January 17, 2023 by

Both suspects are being held at the Santa Barbara Main Jail on a $20,000 bail.
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Governor Newsom visits Santa Barbara to brace community for further storms

January 14, 2023 by and

Newsom expressed gratitude for community members in Santa Barbara and elsewhere who were helping one another and working to move through challenging storm conditions. 
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Santa Barbara County coordinates relief response, President Biden approves federal disaster support

January 10, 2023 by

The ongoing winter storm impacted the Central Coast region with evacuation and protective orders, as well as multiple calls for water rescue and road closures.
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Evacuation information, travel disruptions and school closures: A need-to-know for Santa Barbara’s storms and flooding

January 9, 2023 by

National Weather Service issued a countywide flash flood warning for Santa Barbara, effective until 12:00 a.m. PST due to “dangerous and life-threatening” travel conditions.
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UCSB cancels classes; Santa Barbara County issues flash flood warning, immediate evacuation orders amid heavy rain

January 9, 2023 by and

Academic Senate Divisional Chair Susannah Scott confirmed in a statement to the Nexus that UC Santa Barbara classes are canceled today and tomorrow. 
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I.V. surfer caught in bluffs during high surf advisory, sustained no injuries

January 6, 2023 by

The incident occurred in light of the high surf advisory issued for the southwestern and southeastern Santa Barbara County coast, effective from 1:27 a.m. today to 6 a.m. tomorrow.
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UCSB, SBC issue warnings, evacuations amid heavy rain fall

January 4, 2023 by

The evacuation order will continue until it is deemed safe by the county for civilians to return home. 
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Vista Point: Weekly goings-on in and around I.V.

November 20, 2022 by

Weekly events in and around Isla Vista.
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New Department of Homeland Security rule aims to preserve Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program amid court scrutiny

November 12, 2022 by

There are nearly 3,460 DACA participants enrolled at a University of California (UC) campus annually.
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Gaucho Grocery Shuttle set to launch in Isla Vista

November 10, 2022 by

The main objective of the project is to combat food insecurity by hosting a direct route to local grocery stores, thus providing a more convenient mode of transportation with a reliable schedule.
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National Weather Service issues wind and flood advisories for Santa Barbara County

November 10, 2022 by

The advisories warned recipients of minor flooding in low-lying and poor-drainage areas and roadways, according to Noozhawk. 
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Incumbents succeed in reelection bids down the ballot; local races decided by a handful of votes

November 10, 2022 by , , , and

Santa Barbara County voters cast 75,799 ballots of 237,759 voters, amounting to a turnout rate of 31.88%.
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County issues rain advisory to avoid ocean and creek waters

November 7, 2022 by

The advisory comes as the National Weather Service forecasts heavy rainfall for Tuesday, Nov. 8 following Monday’s showers.
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