CRIME & SAFETY
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.”
Granada Theatre temporarily evacuated Friday for bomb threat; investigations reveal no explosives
On Friday, the Granada Theatre was temporarily evacuated as Santa Barbara Police searched the building after a bomb threat was emailed to the venue. The post Granada Theatre temporarily evacuated Friday for bomb threat; investigations reveal no explosives appeared first on News Channel 3-12.
Santa Barbara County prepares for spring break by handing out kits to counter fentanyl overdoses
With spring break at hand, Santa Barbara County is stepping up to offer hundreds of antidote kits to combat accidental drug overdoses. The Santa Barbara County Department of Behavioral Wellness is passing out 900 free Narcan kits in Isla Vista. Narcan can counter the effects of fentanyl. Last year, a student died in Isla Vista from a fentanyl overdose. The concern about drug use is heightened during spring break.
With more people out in nature this spring, safety precautions for your belongings are recommended
With more people enjoying nature this spring trail safety and securing personal belongings is a priority. This includes bluff top walking areas and mountain trails. The post With more people out in nature this spring, safety precautions for your belongings are recommended appeared first on News Channel 3-12.
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