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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.
The battle to save Michael Jackson’s Neverland Ranch from destructive Lake fire
LOS ANGELES – Tucked into a hillside in the Santa Ynez Valley, surrounded by rolling grasslands and wineries, Neverland Ranch has been for years one of the Central Coast’s most notorious properties. The story of the sprawling former estate of pop singer Michael Jackson took a new turn...
Fire crews open a second incident base at the Santa Maria Speedway in Nipomo for the Lake Fire
Fire crews moved into a second base today at the Santa Maria Speedway in Nipomo to house hundreds of firefighters battling the Lake Fire. The post Fire crews open a second incident base at the Santa Maria Speedway in Nipomo for the Lake Fire appeared first on News Channel 3-12.
Goleta “Dog Whisperer” rehabilitates Santa Barbara County’s stray dogs
GOLETA, Calif.— Santa Barbara County’s housing crisis and California’s veterinarian shortage has made it challenging for many to properly care for their animals. Without enough resources to care for their pets, dog owners have either abandoned their pets or left them in dire circumstances. That’s where Marlena Piacenza comes in. A day in the life The post Goleta “Dog Whisperer” rehabilitates Santa Barbara County’s stray dogs appeared first on News Channel 3-12.
SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launch from Vandenberg Space Force Base
SAN DIEGO — Update:. The second stage engine did not complete its second burn, according to a tweet from SpaceX. The Starlink satellites were deployed into a lower than intended orbit as a result. SpaceX says it has made contact with 5 of the satellites so far as is...
Vons in Goleta, Albertsons in Lompoc Would Be Sold as Part of Kroger-Albertsons Merger
Albertsons and Kroger, two of the nation’s largest grocery store owners, announced their $25 billion plan to merge in 2022 — making it the largest proposed supermarket acquisition in U.S. history. On Tuesday, the companies released a list of 579 stores across 18 states, including 63 locations in California, that would be sold under their mega-merger.
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