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Injured Santa Barbara Cyclist Awarded $3.8 Million in Negligence Case Against Caltrans, Driver
Ronald Wilmot wasn’t exactly “scared” of the Arroyo Quemada Bridge. “But very aware,” he said. “That’s the word.”. Whenever the retired elementary school principal and his friends would cross the narrow stretch of Highway 101 on their regular bike rides between Santa Barbara and Gaviota, he said, “we would look in our mirrors to make sure an 18-wheeler wasn’t coming, wave our left arms, and ride like hell.”
Solvang aims to rezone two vacant sites to meet state mandate
Facing pressure from the State of California, Solvang City Council members Monday voted 4-1 to rezone two vacant sites to make way for their potential residential development. Council Member Robert Clarke voted against the rezoning. City Planning and Building Manager Rafael Castillo made a concerted effort to dispel a number...
Tomatomania Hits Santa Ynez Valley
I do a pretty decent job of growing chili peppers, fruit trees, and assorted greens in my backyard, but I’ve never had much luck with tomatoes, at least beyond the tiny, eat-them-right-away cherry varieties. I blame my lackluster record on what must be the wrong combination of soil, cool coastal weather, and the wrong tomato types.
What could be the biggest storm in weeks to hit the Tri-Counties is headed our way
A major storm is headed to the Tri-Counties, one which could bring 1-3" of rain to the region. A weak system is expected to bring light rain to the Central Coast Thursday. But, a bigger storm will arrive on Friday, and it could stick around through the weekend. An upper...
Easter egg hunt extravaganza returns to Buellton Saturday | About Town
Easter egg extravaganza returns to Buellton Saturday. The 34th annual Easter Egg Hunt is set for Saturday at River View Park in Buellton, featuring the biggest egg hunt in the Valley, games, crafts and photo ops with the Easter Bunny. The widespread hunt begins at 10 a.m. sharp, with four...
Grand Jury report reveals $500K in unaccounted-for funds from Visit Lompoc
According to a report from the Santa Barbara Co. Grand Jury, annual reporting from the City of Lompoc’s tourism improvement district, Visit Lompoc, shows more than $500,000 in unaccounted-for funds.
Active Shooter Training seminars held in Santa Ynez Valley
LOS ALAMOS, Calif.- An active shooter training seminar took place in Los Alamos at the senior center on Thursday. Deputy Sheriff Banks with the Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Office shared essential safety skills. These seminars teach people life-saving tips to protect themselves or others during the critical moments of an active shooter situation. Two more The post Active Shooter Training seminars held in Santa Ynez Valley appeared first on News Channel 3-12.
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