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SOLVANG, Calif. (KEYT) - A fire that took place at a former Solvang restaurant a year and half ago has just been declared arson.

Investigators at the Santa Barbara County Fire Department are looking for three individuals believed to be juveniles.

Officials say three individuals believed to be local to the Santa Ynez Valley and appearing to be minors are seen in pictures from the night of the blaze on December 5th, 2024.

Investigators have determined these three kids intentionally set the fire to what was Sear Steakhouse on Fourth Place.

Images show them leaving the building fifteen minutes prior to the start of the fire.

They are then seen crossing the street and joining spectators watching the fire.

The county fire department released the declaration of arson on Monday, and are asking the public’s help to identify the three individuals.

Anyone who recognizes the three youths or has any other information is encouraged to contact investigators.

The department’s Fire Investigation Unit can be reached at (805)686-5074 or by email at [email protected].

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SOLVANG, Calif. (KEYT) - A fire that took place at a former Solvang restaurant a year and half ago has just been declared arson.

Investigators at the Santa Barbara County Fire Department are looking for three individuals believed to be juveniles.

Officials say three individuals believed to be local to the Santa Ynez Valley and appearing to be minors are seen in pictures from the night of the blaze on December 5th, 2024.

Investigators have determined these three kids intentionally set the fire to what was Sear Steakhouse on Fourth Place.

Images show them leaving the building fifteen minutes prior to the start of the fire.

They are then seen crossing the street and joining spectators watching the fire.

The county fire department released the declaration of arson on Monday, and are asking the public’s help to identify the three individuals.

Anyone who recognizes the three youths or has any other information is encouraged to contact investigators.

The department’s Fire Investigation Unit can be reached at (805)686-5074 or by email at [email protected].

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SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) - If you were not paying attention Monday you saw sunshine and had no concern about any rain in the forecast. But it was only hours away.

By 7:00 a.m. Tuesday morning, it was raining in a pattern from San Luis Obispo to Goleta. By mid-day it was spreading through Santa Barbara, Montecito, Carpinteria and Ventura.

Drivers coming down Highway 101 from northern Santa Barbara County were delayed significantly from Gaviota to Refugio by a three vehicle crash that slowed traffic and backed up or rerouted thousands of cars. Many were workers heading into Santa Barbara and Goleta and some were heading to the airport to catch a flight.

There was also a vehicle crash northbound on Highway 101 in Carpinteria at Padaro Lane slowing traffic on that busy stretch. On surface streets two vehicles crashed at Gutierrez and Canada Streets on the Santa Barbara Eastside.

The unhoused were seeking doorways, shelters, tarps and blankets to cover themselves until at least noon.

Near the harbor the Ruby Princess cruise ship was in town for the day and passengers came ashore, some without rain gear.

Many got right on tour buses. Others walked to Stearns Wharf, the Funk Zone, and downtown.

Overall rainfall totals were forecasted to be less than a half of an inch.

The Santa Ynez Valley has had a very wet fall, winter and early spring with about 50 inches on San Marcos Pass and 32 inches in some areas around Lake Cachuma.

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