Santa Barbara CA

The Central Coast and much of California were walloped Monday by a powerful winter storm carrying treacherous thunderstorms, high winds and heavy snow in mountain areas. Millions of Los Angeles County residents faced flash flood warnings as rain pounded the region and people in some areas scarred by last year’s...

NORTH COUNTY — Thunder and lightning have hit North County starting in the evening of Tuesday, Feb. 17. The National Weather Service has issued both a Wind Advisory and a Flood Watch for portions of southwest California through late tonight. Southwest winds of 25 to 35 mph, with gusts up to 50 mph, are expected from...

The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch for the Ojai Valley and nearby areas in Ventura and Los Angeles Counties starting this evening through late tonight. Heavy rain may cause flooding, rock and mud slides, and debris flows near steep terrain and canyon roads.

SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif. - Strong winds and steady rain will move across the region Tuesday evening producing another half inch of rain or more for the region with a flood watch in effect. Snow levels will be drop to 3000 ft Tuesday night. Wednesday will have lingering showers for...

Photographer Dave Everett captured the tall waves at the Santa Barbara Harbor Breakwater on the morning of February 17, as the surf and tides reach a peak with the new moon cycle. “Those who dared to take on the breakwater this morning … got wet,” Everett said.

Takashi Ramen, a ramen restaurant in Goleta, is listed for sale amid mounting financial strain. The restaurant has been listed for $350,000, according to a recent listing on BizBuySell. The listing says the restaurant was built to handle a high volume of customers efficiently. It features self-order kiosks that...

The National Weather Service issued a special weather statement for the Santa Ynez Valley on Feb 16. Strong thunderstorms are moving north at 50 mph, affecting areas from Lompoc to Solvang. Wind gusts may reach 55 mph, and a brief, weak tornado is possible.

After more than 13 years in the pipeline, the Carpinteria Architectural Review Board approved the final proposal for Hotel Harmony during its February 12 meeting. The approval authorizes construction of a 72-room, two-story boutique hotel on Via Real in Carpinteria, replacing the existing church building. The board...

GOLETA, Calif. (KEYT) – A truck crashed and injured all four people inside at the Patterson Ave. off-ramp in Goleta just after 2:00 p.m. Monday, according to the Santa Barbara County Fire Department. Two adults and two minors all had moderate to severe injuries following the crash that required them to be taken to...

A Flood Watch has been issued for the entire area this afternoon through the late night hours. We begin the morning with a few scattered showers and overcast skies but the real rain moves in after lunch. This will be yet another cold front, bringing moderate to heavy rain. The wall of moisture moves in closer to 3pm...