Santa Barbara Zoo Says Goodbye to Pauline the Lioness
The zoo’s 2-year-old female African lion is moving to Zoo Boise in Idaho this weekend.
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Lake Cachuma Releases Expected to Contribute to Flooding in Lompoc
National Weather Service’s flood warning for areas along Santa Ynez River extends to 11 p.m. on Saturday.
Santa Barbara County Firefighter Heads to Turkey on Search-and-Rescue Mission
Captain Eric Gray is part of a 161-member team searching for survivors of the devastating earthquakes.
Cyclist Suffers Major Injuries After Being Struck by Vehicle in Los Olivos
The victim was transported by helicopter to Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital on Monday afternoon.
Smoking Semi-Truck Seen Just Before Highway 154 Pileups
Dashcam footage shows an 18-wheeler emitting a thick veil of smoke seconds before cars collide in Santa Barbara County.
Lompoc High School, Clarence Ruth Elementary Placed on Lockdown over Reports of Shooting in the Area
Police received multiple reports of shots fired west of the high school on Thursday afternoon.
Four Injured in Multi-Car Collision on Highway 154
Two female and two male victims were taken to Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital with moderate injuries following a Wednesday-night crash.
Paraglider Rescued by Helicopter After Crash-Landing in Mountains Above Santa Barbara
A 42-year-old man was transported to Cottage Hospital with non-life-threatening leg and chest injuries.
Man Found with Gunshot Wound on Santa Barbara Westside Monday Night
The victim was transported from the 1200 block of San Pascual Street to Cottage Hospital; no suspects are reportedly in custody as of Tuesday morning.
Santa Barbara Central Library to Remain Closed Another Week Due to Poor Air Quality
The library is now anticipated to reopen Tuesday, February 7, after “a critical failure of the dust mitigation plan for the elevator work in progress” closed the building last week.