Beach Hazards Statement issued February 14 at 12:32PM PST until February 18 at 10:00AM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA Kraig Pakulski / Saturday, February 14, 2026 0 18 Article rating: No rating * WHAT…Dangerous rip currents and breaking waves due to elevated surf expected. * WHERE…Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast and Santa Barbara County Southeastern Coast. * WHEN…From Monday morning through Wednesday morning. * IMPACTS…There is an increased risk of ocean drowning. Rip currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Waves can wash people off beaches and rocks, and capsize small boats nearshore. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Minor coastal flooding possible around mid- morning and late-evening times of high tide. Remain out of the water due to hazardous swimming conditions, or stay near occupied lifeguard towers. Rock jetties can be deadly in such conditions, stay off the rocks. The post Beach Hazards Statement issued February 14 at 12:32PM PST until February 18 at 10:00AM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA appeared first on News Channel 3-12. Read more
Wind Advisory issued February 14 at 12:21PM PST until February 16 at 6:00PM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA Kraig Pakulski / Saturday, February 14, 2026 0 20 Article rating: No rating * WHAT…Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts of 45 to 55 mph expected. * WHERE…A large portion of southwest California. * WHEN…From 6 AM to 6 PM PST Monday. * IMPACTS…Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high-profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects. The post Wind Advisory issued February 14 at 12:21PM PST until February 16 at 6:00PM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA appeared first on News Channel 3-12. Read more
Happy Valentine’s Day from Ed to You Kraig Pakulski / Saturday, February 14, 2026 0 18 Article rating: No rating Flowers, chocolate, dinner, cards, hugs, and kisses. Today is the nationally recognized day of love. Sure, it might be a commercialized holiday, but there’s nothing wrong with expressing your admiration […] The post Happy Valentine’s Day from Ed to You appeared first on edhat. Read more
Santa Barbara High Girls’ Water Polo Advances to CIF-SS Division 2 Semifinals With 13-12 Victory Ovr Temple City Kraig Pakulski / Saturday, February 14, 2026 0 23 Article rating: No rating The post Santa Barbara High Girls’ Water Polo Advances to CIF-SS Division 2 Semifinals With 13-12 Victory Ovr Temple City appeared first on The Santa Barbara Independent. Read more
Shifting Norms, Shaping Futures: Youth Media Campaign Aims to Reduce Underage Drinking Kraig Pakulski / Saturday, February 14, 2026 0 18 Article rating: No rating Local Youth Seek Community Input to Combat Underage Alcohol Use A bold approach to prevention is taking shape in Santa Barbara County as young people in the Maple High School […] The post Shifting Norms, Shaping Futures: Youth Media Campaign Aims to Reduce Underage Drinking appeared first on edhat. Read more