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Search Called Off for Boy Swept Away by Floodwaters From California Storm
Rescuers have ended the search for a 5-year-old boy who was swept away by floodwaters in central California Monday morning. Meanwhile, the entire coastal community of Montecito was ordered evacuated as California residents grappled with flooding and mudslides in the latest in a series of powerful storms. Tens of thousands of people remained without power, and some schools closed for...
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Five Years After Historic Floods, Montecito Feels Better Prepared for Storm
One of the many trouble spots being affected by the storm sweeping through Southern California is Montecito, which is no stranger to severe flooding. Five years ago to the day deadly mudflows from the Santa Ynez mountains destroyed 65 homes, injured 25 people and killed 23 others. The historic flooding was caused as a result of the Thomas Fire that…
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Evacuation Orders for Montecito
Heavy rainfall has caused severe flooding in Montecito that faced historic flooding five ago to the day. Conan Nolan reports for the NBC4 News on Jan. 9, 2023.
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Mystery Solved After Old Bones Found Near Prince Harry and Meghan's Montecito Home
Bones discovered near Meghan and Harry’s Montecito home were determined to be very old Native American remains, the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office said Thursday.
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1,000 Birds Flock Together in Fireplace Chimney at a Montecito Home
Birds of a feather flock together, but this flock took things too far and ended up in need of help from Southern California firefighters and animal services.
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Lotusland's Lovely Grounds Reopen to Visitors
The beloved Santa Barbara landmark, which is famous for its summertime lotuses and all-seasons charm, is open (with limited capacity).
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Missing Cat Turns Up 3 Years After Deadly Santa Barbara County Mudslides
The Animal Shelter Assistance Program in Santa Barbara County says the calico named Patches was brought in as a stray last month and a microchip scan revealed her identity.
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Girl Pulled Out of Mud in Montecito Sings at Dodger Stadium
Laura Cantin, the girl who was rescued in the Montecito mudslides, is set to sing the National Anthem at Dodger Stadium. Kim Baldonado reports for the NBC4 News at 6 p.m. on Thursday, June 20, 2019.
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Watch: Drone Video Captures Five Days of Highway 101 Cleanup
As drivers cross the U.S.-Mexico border via a bridge near El Paso, Texas, signs surround them. Some are there to provide direction. Others offer a greeting: “Welcome to Mexico.” But one of the largest signs — a towering 26 feet by 72 feet — has little to do with border logistics. Instead, it’s a painting by 23-year-old Mexican artist Paloma…
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This Week: Oscar Is in the Air
The biggest night in movies is nearly here. Plus: free days at Descanso and South Coast, Lotusland returns, Bowie skate night
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Southern California Edison Sues County and Caltrans Over Montecito Mudslides
Southern California Edison filed the action against the county and Caltrans over mudslides that killed 23 people and destroyed hundreds of homes in the community of Montecito last year.
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Montecito Under Mandatory Evacuations a Year After Deadly Mudslides
Thousands have been evacuated in Montecito a year after deadly mudslides hit the community. Patrick Healy report for NBC4 News at 5 p.m. on Jan. 15, 2019.
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One Year After Deadly Mudslides, Montecito Marches Forward from Disaster
A large turnout of marchers exemplified the spirit in Montecito to move forward from the flood disaster a year ago. Signs of recovery are evident, but with scores of leveled homes yet to be rebuilt, it remains a work in progress.
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Couple Who Survived Montecito Mudslide Reflects One Year Later
One year after devastating and deadly mudslides hit Montecito and killed 23 people, a couple who survived the mudslide reflects. Patrick Healy reports for the NBC4 News at 4 on Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2019.
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Kid Who Would Be King
One year after devastating and deadly mudslides hit Montecito and killed 23 people, a couple who survived the mudslide reflects. Patrick Healy reports for the NBC4 News at 4 on Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2019.
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Californians Warned of Post-Wildfires Winter Flood Risk
Authorities say Californians they are now at greater risk of flooding and debris flows during this winter’s storms because of the many wildfires that have scorched vast areas of land.
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Montecito Mudslide Survivors Find Personal Treasures Months After Tragedy
When a torrent of mud crashed through Mari Mitchel’s bedroom in Southern California three months ago, it carried away everything from massive pieces of antique family furniture to a tiny pouch that held her wedding and engagement rings and a beloved pendant.
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Mudslide Losses Top $421 Million in Hard-Hit Montecito
More than $421 million in claims have been filed since deadly mudslides tore through the coastal community of Montecito during extremely heavy January rains, California’s insurance commissioner said Monday.
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Montecito Mudslide Victim Files Lawsuit
The family of a man killed in the Montecito mudslide has filed the first wrongful death lawsuit against Southern California Edison. Ted Chen reports for NBC4 News on Thursday, March 29, 2018.
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Montecito Residents Fatigued After Various Evacuations
As Montecito residents face another evacuation warning, they express fatigue at all of the movement. Robert Kovacik reports for the NBC4 News at 11 on Wednesday, March 21, 2018.