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Potential lightning strikes in Santa Barbara County poses new concern in Lake Fire battle
As the battle against the Lake Fire enters a second week, there's a new concern in the ongoing effort to get a handle on what is now the largest wildfire in the continental United States. The post Potential lightning strikes in Santa Barbara County poses new concern in Lake Fire battle appeared first on News Channel 3-12.
Cal Fire reports first wildfire death of the 2024 season
A firefighting helicopter flies as the Lake Fire burns in Los Padres National Forest with evacuation warnings in the area on July 6, 2024 near Los Olivos, California. The wildfire in Santa Barbara County has scorched over 13,000 acres amid a long-duration heat wave which is impacting much of California. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images) © Provided by Santa Cruz Sentinel.
Lompoc Man Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison for Smuggling Fentanyl into Jail That Killed Fellow Inmate
Kaelen Jacobkeali Wendel, 32, of Lompoc was sentenced this Friday to 20 years in prison for distributing fentanyl that led to the overdose death of a fellow inmate and nonfatal OD of another at Santa Barbara County’s Northern Branch Jail in 2022. On October 19, 2022, Wendel, who was...
Santa Barbara County Proclaims Local Emergency Due to Lake Fire
On July 12, 2024, the County of Santa Barbara proclaimed a local emergency due to the Lake Fire, which threatens several communities including Santa Ynez and Los Olivos, as well as ranches, farms, homes, campgrounds, and State Routes 154 and 176. The proclamation was executed by Mona Miyasato, Santa Barbara...
Demolition of Southbound U.S. 101 San Jose Creek Bridge Scheduled to Begin Today/Traffic Switch Completed
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY — Caltrans will begin demolition of the southbound US 101 San Jose Creek Bridge in Goleta on Thursday, July 11. During this three-day demolition, travelers headed north/south will detour onto the northbound section of US 101 which includes the recently completed San Jose Creek Bridge. Two lanes will remain open in each direction during this phase of the project. This bridge will be rebuilt following demolition.
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