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Lake Fire Command Opening Second Base Camp As Resources Grow
Five days after it ignited, the Lake Fire burning near Los Olivos has grown to 28,987 acres and a force of 2,760 personnel. The complexity of the incident lead commanders to create a second base camp. The blaze started Friday afternoon on Santa Lucia Road near Zaca Lake and quickly...
County Supervisors Approve Isla Vista Projects with $3.7M From UCSB Housing Settlement
New projects and programs are on the way to Isla Vista, including a permanent restroom along Del Playa Drive, improvements to Children’s Park, and a housing inspection pilot program. In March, Santa Barbara County and the City of Goleta reached a settlement with UC Santa Barbara after alleging that...
Satellite shows active fire line in Santa Barbara County
The Lake fire burning in California’s Santa Barbara County officially became the largest fire of the year after it topped 20,000 acres on Monday, July 8, officials said, threatening hundreds of structures and injuring three firefighters. As of Tuesday evening, the fire was an estimated 26,986 acres in size and was threatening 500 structures, according […]
Lompoc Man Sentenced 20 Years for Distributing Fentanyl that Resulted in Death of Fellow Inmate
A Lompoc man was sentenced today to 240 months in federal prison for aiding and abetting the distribution of fentanyl that resulted in the death of a fellow inmate at a Santa Barbara County jail and the serious bodily injury of another inmate. Kaelen Jacobkeali Wendel, 32, was sentenced by...
Lompoc Man Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison for Distributing Fentanyl in County Jail
A 32-year-old Lompoc man was sentenced to 20 years in prison Friday for aiding and abetting the distribution of fentanyl which led to the death of one inmate and serious bodily injury to another inmate at the Santa Barbara County Northern Branch Jail. Kaelen Jacobkeali Wendel was found guilty in...
NatureTrack’s Family Days to Explore North Campus Open Space
Community members are invited to discover nature in the ‘outdoor classroom’ during NatureTrack’s Family Days free field trips to the beaches and trails in Santa Barbara County. Led by knowledgeable docents, Family Days field trips are for parents, grandparents and children to enjoy nature games and activities...
Lompoc man sentenced to 20 years for fentanyl distribution resulting in inmate death
LOS ANGELES, California — A Lompoc man was sentenced to 240 months in federal prison for aiding and abetting the distribution of fentanyl that led to the death of a fellow inmate and the serious injury of another at a Santa Barbara County jail. Kaelen Jacobkeali Wendel, 32, received...
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