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Mysterious oil spotted off Goleta coast

Written on 30 Jul, 2015 in Daily Briefs | 7 comments

A little more than two months after thousands of gallons of oil spilled along the Gaviota coast, a mysterious layer of oil appeared offshore of the nearby Goleta Beach. [LA Times] Around 11 a.m. Wednesday, kayakers spotted oil about 1,000... (Continue reading)

Isla Vista rampage victim files lawsuit

Written on 27 Jun, 2015 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 21 comments

A victim from last year’s Isla Vista rampage has filed a civil lawsuit against Santa Barbara County, Elliot Rodger’s parents and the University of California Santa Barbara. [KEYT] In May 2014, Keith Cheung was riding his bicycle home from work... (Continue reading)

Cop battles bull on Highway 101 in Buellton

Written on 24 Jun, 2015 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 4 comments

A California Highway Patrol officer shot and killed a breakaway bull on Highway 101 in Buellton, but not before the animal knocked the patrolman down a hillside. [KEYT] On Tuesday afternoon, a bull broke through three fences and approached the... (Continue reading)

Oil spill cleanup costs surpassing $70 million

Written on 11 Jun, 2015 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 12 comments

The cost of cleaning up the Santa Barbara County oil spill has already reached approximately $70 million. [NBC Southern California] Pipeline company Plains All American announced Wednesday that the cleanup cost had reached $69 million. Each day of the cleanup... (Continue reading)

Neverland ranch could be yours for $100 million

Written on 2 Jun, 2015 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 8 comments

The longtime home of deceased pop star Michael Jackson is on the market and priced at $100 million. [LA Times] Formerly known as Neverland Ranch, the 2,700-acre property in Northern Santa Barbara County has a 12,000 square foot Normandy style... (Continue reading)

Professional bicyclist in critical condition after Lompoc crash

Written on 21 May, 2015 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

Two professional bicyclists collided in Lompoc Wednesday morning, leaving one rider in critical condition. [KSBY] The bicyclists were participating in a professional bike race, according to the Lompoc Police Department. The collision, which occurred around 10:45 a.m., caused the critically... (Continue reading)

Brown declares emergency over Central Coast oil spill

Written on 21 May, 2015 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 40 comments

California Governor Jerry Brown declared a state of emergency Wednesday in response to the oil spill near Goleta that has caused about 21,000 gallons of crude to flow into the ocean. Brown’s emergency declaration frees state funds and resources to... (Continue reading)

Three people hit by train, one dead two injured

Written on 12 Oct, 2014 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 5 comments

One person was killed and two others injured when they were hit by a train near Vista Point in Santa Barbara County on Saturday. Shortly before 6 p.m., two men and two women in their 20s were talking photos of... (Continue reading)

Central Coast beaches closed after multiple shark attacks

Written on 4 Oct, 2014 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

Three shark attacks in two days have led to the closure of Surf, Minuteman and Wall beaches in Santa Barbara County. On Thursday, an 8 to 10 foot shark attacked a surfer near Vandenberg Air Force Base. The shark scraped... (Continue reading)

Teen injured at Santa Barbara County nude beach

Written on 7 Sep, 2014 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

A teenager is in serious condition after a cave partially collapsed trapping him Saturday in the More Mesa Beach area. More Mesa Beach is a popular Santa Barbara County nude beach. The wide beach is backed by high, dirt cliffs.... (Continue reading)