Santa Barbara Hospital Welcomes Central Coast’s First Baby of 2024
The baby boy was born to first-time Lompoc parents at 3:48 a.m. on New Year’s Day at Cottage Hospital.
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Lompoc Police Fatally Shoot Man at Circle K
An armed carjacking and robbery suspect was shot and killed early Friday morning outside the convenience store.
Santa Barbara DA Rules Off-Duty Officer Was Justified in Fatal Melody Market Shooting
Jose Manuel Reyes Rios, 19, was shot and killed during a shootout in the parking lot of an Orcutt convenience store in March.
Flash Flood Warning Issued for Southern and Central Santa Barbara County
Flash flooding is expected along the South Coast and in the Santa Ynez Valley through 4 p.m. this Thursday.
Public Assistance Requested in La Purisima Mission State Park Fires Investigation
The Santa Barbara County Fire Department’s Fire Investigations Unit is actively investigating a series of wildland fires that occurred at La Purisima Mission State Park on December 6, 2023, around 4 p.m.
Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Transportation Van Involved in Collision
One custody deputy and two inmates sustained minor injuries in a traffic collision involving a Sheriff’s Office transportation van.
Red Flag Warning Issued for Santa Barbara County
Moderate to strong winds and low relative humidities combine to elevate the risk for extreme fire behavior, National Weather Service warns.
Santa Barbara County YouTuber Pilot Trevor Jacob Sentenced to Six Months in Prison
The Lompoc resident pleaded guilty to obstructing a federal probe into a plane crash he posted on YouTube.
Sun Fire Incident near Lompoc Fully Contained Over Weekend
The fire burned more than 211 acres near Sunburst Farm & Sanctuary from Thursday through Sunday.
Vegetation Fire Breaks Out Thursday off Highway 1 in Lompoc Area
Update: Santa Barbara County Fire remains on scene of the Sun Fire Incident, which remains at just more than 200 acres and is 20 percent contained as of Friday morning.