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• Mother, children in deadly Buellton crash give first interview on TODAY Play Video

  May 9, 2012 11:35 AM

  Back in January, a big rig crashed into their car, trapping a Southern California mother and her two children inside as it hung on the edge over a bridge in Buellton. An 18-wheeler had smashed into their car, killing the big rig driver and leaving the family dangling more... more »

• What makes a car safe? Play Video

  January 18, 2012 9:23 PM

  In the wake of last week's dramatic crash near Buellton, we decided to take a look at just what makes a car safe. Last thursday, a mother and her two children were rescued from their crushed car dangling off a bridge along Highway 101. A local truck driver was... more »

• Seminar focuses on getting Autistic kids to college

  October 21, 2010 1:47 PM

  A national autism group is shedding some light on the importance of getting students with Autism into college. Eden Autism Services is hosting a seminar today in Buellton for parents and school nurses. According to the Centers for Disease Control, Autism affects every 1 in 110 kids nationwide. Experts... more »

• DUI checkpoint scheduled for Buellton area Play Video

  August 14, 2010 7:34 PM

  Drivers in the Buellton area should be on the lookout for a DUI checkpoint Saturday night. It starts at 7 p.m. and runs until 3 a.m. Sunday at an undisclosed location. It is all part of Santa Barbara County's multi-agency campaign "Avoid the 12," to prevent impaired driving. more »

• Burned body discovered near Highway 101 Play Video

  July 15, 2010 8:51 PM

  An early morning fire turns into a crime scene after firefighters discover a man's body. It happened just before 4:15 a.m. about a half mile south of the Nojoqui grade, near buellton. Santa Barbara County Sheriff's detectives are puzzled at what firefighters found while putting out an early morning... more »

• First ever Children's Oral Health Summit in Santa Barbara County being held in Buellton

  June 25, 2010 2:55 PM

  One of the startling statistics expected to be presented at Santa Barbara County's first Oral Health Summit, which is being coordinated by the County's Office of Education, is that 40 percent of preschool children screened in the county have untreated tooth decay. The summit brought together health professionals, school... more »

• Two people named "Senior Citizen of the Year"

  May 19, 2010 10:37 PM

  May is "Older Americans Month" and some seniors were honored this afternoon in Buellton. The Area Agency on Aging sponsored the annual celebration luncheon. Butch Abeloe and Phyllis Searle were both named "Senior Citizen of the Year." Abeloe dedicated his time to driving seniors to medical appointments throughout Santa... more »

• Housing authorities meet to tackle homelessness

  May 19, 2010 1:19 PM

  With hundreds of homeless families and individuals throughout Santa Barbara County, local housing authorities, non-profits, and community leaders are seeking solutions to end chronic homelessness. The Good Samaritan Shelter is hosting a Housing Conference today at the Santa Ynez Valley Marriot in Buellton. The conference aims to discuss... more »

• Three people suffer moderate injuries in head-on accident

  March 29, 2010 2:22 PM

  At least two people were extricated from a head-on accident near Buellton Monday morning. Santa Barbara County Fire crews were called out at 10:49 a.m. to Highway 246 just east of Drum Canyon Road. Emergency responders say there are three vehicles involved, and three people are being transported to... more »

• Wrong-way driver reported in the Buellton area

  March 26, 2010 2:19 PM

  According to the California Highway Patrol, a wrong-way driver was reported at 11:14 a.m. Friday. The CHP says the driver was traveling southbound in the northbound lanes at Highway 101 and State Route 246 in the Buellton area. The CHP has an officer on the way. more »

• Buellton man suffers third degree burns after fire breaks out in kitchen

  February 26, 2010 10:59 PM

  A Buellton man is taken to the hospital with major burns, after a deep fryer sparks a fire in his home. Santa Barbara County Fire officials say they responded to a residential fire in the 400 block of Dogwood just after 4 p.m. Fire crews were able to put... more »

• Tobacco sales to minors on the rise in parts of Santa Barbara County Play Video

  February 23, 2010 2:55 PM

  It is getting easier for minors to buy cigarettes in some parts of Santa Barbara County, according new data released by the County Public Health Department. Each year, the Sheriff's Department teams up with public health to conduct undercover buys, in which a minor decoy is sent in to... more »

• One man arrested after police chase through two counties

  February 15, 2010 8:51 AM

  A man is arrested early Monday morning after he led police on a chase through two counties. An off-duty officer spotted the man driving his car at more than a hundred miles per hour, just south of Buellton. Officers tried pulling the car over, but they say the man... more »

• Electrical problem to blame for morning fire at Buellton wine warehouse

  February 3, 2010 11:55 AM

  Fire investigators say some sort of electrical failure is to blame for the Wednesday morning fire that began in a wine warehouse in Buellton. Crews were called to the warehouse on the 100 blk. of Los Padres Way at about 7:45a.m. They say the fire was near the ceiling... more »

• Accident near Buellton sends four people to the hospital, including two children

  January 31, 2010 5:24 PM

  A car accident near Buellton sends four people to the hospital, including two children. It happened just after 7 p.m. Saturday on Highway 101 near the Santa Rosa exit. The two cars were traveling in opposite directions when they attempted to make turns across traffic, but hit eachother... more »

• Rain equals profits for one local rancher

  January 24, 2010 7:14 PM

  It's a struggle for many local ranchers these days. So did the wet weather we've been experiencing help or hurt them? One local rancher we talked with said we've seen dry conditions the past few years and this wet weather does make a difference. Paul McEnroe is with Rancho... more »

• Has the wet weather hurt or helped ranchers?

  January 24, 2010 3:58 PM

  We've seen quite a bit of rain this past week and one local rancher gives us his perspective on the wet weather. Paul McEnroe is with Rancho La Purisma in Buellton. He said the rain was needed and he expects 2010 to be a great year for his business. He... more »

• Man stabs himself during run-in with sheriff's deputies

  November 25, 2009 7:08 AM

  A Buellton man is in the hospital after he reportedly stabbed himself during run-in with Sheriff's deputies. Residents say a man was driving around and harassing people in the 500 blk. of Central Ave. in Buellton at about 3:00p.m. Tuesday. When deputies found the suspect, 42-year-old Hector Diaz, they... more »