Montecito

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...

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…

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.

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.

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.

The beloved Santa Barbara landmark, which is famous for its summertime lotuses and all-seasons charm, is open (with limited capacity).

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.

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.

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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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.