The surf was up, but so were the bacterial levels. After record-breaking rainfall earlier this month, county health officials urged beachgoers to stay out of the ocean. The warning was not due to ...

A recent rain storm has prompted county health officials to warn the public to stay away from the ocean near storm drains, creeks and rivers, it was announced on Monday. Areas of the beach apart from ...

Due to the overnight rainfall that is forecast to continue into Friday, Santa Barbara County Environmental Health Services reminds residents about potential health risks associated with storm water ...