🚨 Traffic Alert: A vehicle has gone off US 101 northbound, south of Mariposa Reina, and is down an embankment. A tow truck is on scene. Please slow down, stay alert, and use caution while traveling through the area.
Both lanes of Hwy 154 in Santa Barbara County are blocked due to a head-on traffic collision. The crash happened just north of San Antonio Creek Rd. Travelers should expect delays and be alert for emergency response vehicles in the area. Take alternate routes if possible.
At approximately 4:20 p.m., a fatal motorcycle crash occurred on US-101 northbound, just south of Glen Annie Road. The #2 lane is currently closed while officers investigate. Expect delays and consider alternate routes if possible. Please slow down! #Goleta#TrafficAlert
Helicopter Rescue- Helicopter 964 successfully evacuated 11 National Park Service employees from Santa Rosa Island today amid the ongoing vegetation fire.
The crew safely transported all personnel from employee housing—threatened with being cut off by the fire—to Oxnard Airport, with no injuries reported.
This swift operation ensured the safety of our dedicated park staff.
#SantaRosaIsland #FireResponse #PublicSafety
Search continues - please avoid the area if possible. Deputies, K9, and Santa Barbara County Air Support are attempting to locate the suspect. CHP and UCSB PD are also assisting.
Goleta- Deputies are searching the area of S. Patterson and Overpass Rd. for a suspect with a felony warrant who hit a Deputy’s vehicle with his vehicle before fleeing on foot. Time of call 6:04 PM. Updates here as they become available.
⚠️ TRAFFIC ALERT ⚠️
State Route 1 is currently CLOSED between California Blvd and Timberlane at the Vandenberg Space Force Base main gate for an unknown duration.
Please avoid the area and use alternate routes. Updates will be provided when available.
Drive safe.
🚧 San Marcos Rd blocked between SR-154 & Cathedral Oaks due to a stuck bus.
⚠️ Reminder: Vehicles over 35 ft are not allowed on this roadway.
Avoid the area, expect delays, and use alternate routes.
Growing risk of DANGEROUS SEAS and DAMAGING WINDS through Wed including many downed trees. Stay off and away from the ocean. Park cars away from tall trees. Secure loose objects. Watch for road debris. #cawx
Traffic Alert - US 101 SB Patterson Ave Off-ramp - @CHP_SantaBarb on scene of a solo truck that veered off the roadway into the overpass support beam. Accident under investigation. Use ALT route US 101 SB/Fairview or US 101 SB/Turnpike. C/T 1403hrs
US-101 southbound south of Fairview Ave. CLOSED
Due to a large tree stretching across all lanes of the US 101 southbound south of Fairview in Goleta.
Unknown when road will be open. Traffic diverted at Fairview off-ramp. Proceed to the area with caution.
We mourn the loss of @Arizona_DPS Trooper Hunter R. Bennett and Aviation Supervisor Robert Skankey, who gave their lives in service to others. Their bravery and dedication will never be forgotten. Our thoughts are with their families and the entire Arizona DPS family.
Shelter in place covers Lambert Road to the west, Via Real to the south, Nidever to the east and Foothill or Toro Canyon Road to the north. Updates here as they become available.
Deputies are searching for a subject possibly armed with a firearm in the area of Toro Canyon. Residents in the affected area had been asked to shelter in place. Time of call 11:34a
UPDATE: The #1 (left) lane of northbound US 101 near Goleta is now open. Both lanes of southbound US 101 are also now open through the area. Crews worked through the night to clear debris and will remain active today. @CaltransHQ@CHP_SantaBarb
US 101 is closed in both directions near Goleta due to a series of mudslides. Southbound travelers on US 101 are being directed off at the junction with Hwy. 1 north of Gaviota. Northbound travelers are being directed off at Winchester. Crews on site. No estimate for reopening.
US-101 is closed from Winchester in Goleta to SR-1 due to debris flow and flooding for an unknown duration.
Use SR-154 as an alternate route Drive slow and travel safe. Conditions may change rapidly.