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Santa Barbara County Takes Key Steps Towards Construction Of New Jail Complex
Wed, May 15, 2013
Santa Barbara County is continuing to move ahead with its badly needed new jail complex. County Supervisors yesterday approved more than eight million dollars in spending to hire some key contractors for the project, including an architect, engineers, and a construction manager. The 376 bed facility in Santa Maria is expected to end decades of Read the Rest…
Food Truck Operators In Ventura County Could Get A Wake Up Call Today
Tue, May 14, 2013
Food truck operators in Ventura County could get a wake-up call today, as County Supervisors will look at a proposal to set the stage for tougher regulations. County Environmental Health officials say many of the older trucks operating in the county don’t meet state code requirements. They don’t have hot and cold running water, or Read the Rest…
National Park Service Reopening Some Trails Closed By Springs Fire In Ventura County
Tue, May 14, 2013
The National Park Service is reopening some trails in Ventura County closed by the gigantic Springs Brush Fire. The 24,000 acre blaze closed some popular trails. The Park Service is reopening Rancho Sierra Vista, in Newbury Park today, but some trails will remain off limits. Because of trail damage, visitors won’t be able to travel Read the Rest…
High Pressure Could Bring Record Temperatures To South Coast
Mon, May 13, 2013
Strong high pressure means the South Coast could have record high temperatures today, and the potential for dangerous sundowner winds in the Santa Barbara area this evening. A shallow marine layer is expected to mean temperatures will stay a bit cooler along the coast. However, firefighters are geared up for a potentially high fire danger Read the Rest…
Amgen Tour Of California Underway; Headed To South Coast
Mon, May 13, 2013
America’s largest cycling competition kicked off over the weekend, and is headed to the South Coast. The eight stage Amgen Tour Of California kicked off in Escondido yesterday, and will end in Santa Rosa next Sunday. The race will head from Santa Clarita to Santa Barbara on Wednesday. The course will take riders through Santa Read the Rest…
Missing Ventura County Teen Found Safe
Mon, May 13, 2013
A missing Ventura County teenager has been found safe, more than a week after she disappeared. Samantha Torres disappeared May 4th, after leaving a relative’s home on the 2400 block of Alvarado Street, in Oxnard. Police asked for the public’s help in finding the missing 13 year old. On Saturday night, someone spotted the girl Read the Rest…
March For Innocence Project To Pass Through Ventura, Santa Barbara Counties
Mon, May 13, 2013
A march supporting efforts to free people which some believe were wrongly convicted is passing through Ventura, and Santa Barbara Counties. The California Innocence Project is sponsoring a march from San Diego, to Sacramento. The walk is in Ventura today, in Carpinteria tomorrow, and moves from Carpinteria to Santa Barbara on Wednesday. There will be Read the Rest…
Five Arrested In Connection With Drug Activity Near Santa Barbara Elementary School
Sat, May 11, 2013
Police say as the result of a three week long investigation of reported drug activity near a Santa Barbara elementary school, five people have been arrested. Detectives received a citizens complaint of drug dealing at a home on the 1100 block of East Mason Street, which is just across the street from Franklin Elementary School. Read the Rest…
Activist Artist Donates Part Of Her Archives To UCSB
Sat, May 11, 2013
A well known artist who uses her work to explore social justice has donated part of her archives to UC Santa Barbara. Favianna Rodrigez is known for her posters, and digital art which take on major social issues. The Oakland based artist, and activist donated more than 30 prints to UCSB’s Library, where they will Read the Rest…
Teen Arrested After Simulated Explosive Devices Found In Vehicle In Goleta
Sat, May 11, 2013
A Washington State teenager with ties to Santa Barbara County is facing multiple charges, after authorities say they found him with some potentially dangerous simulated explosive devices. The Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Department received a call Friday morning from police in Clyde Hill, Washington that the teen had taken a family car without permission, and Read the Rest…
