Rebecca Caraway

San Luis Obispo

Writer at Noozhawk

Cal poly ‘23. Currently: reporter for @Noozhawk Previously: @cpmustangnews opinion editor | @dailydot FOIA intern

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Articles

Carpinteria Will Need Community Funds to Fix Community Pool

2 weeks ago | noozhawk.com | Rebecca Caraway

Carpinteria will need help from the community to fund repairs and improvements at the Community Pool at 5305 Carpinteria Ave. A consultant estimated that the city currently needs $969,382 to repair the pool deck, replace the filter system, pumps, pool heater, the chlorine delivery system, and address other equipment issues. The city hired Counsilman-Hunsaker, a pool design firm, to assess the community pool in April.
Genasys Emergency Mapping Software Coming to Santa Barbara County

2 weeks ago | noozhawk.com | Rebecca Caraway

Santa Barbara County emergency officials will start using a new mapping software to aid the public and emergency responders during wildfire evacuations and other emergencies. On Tuesday the Goleta City Council approved an agreement with the Santa Barbara County Office of Emergency Management (OEM) to use Genasys EVAC, a map-based mobile app that will allow residents to see if their area has evacuation warnings or orders, nearby shelters for people and animals, and road closures.
Lompoc Class of 2025 Recognized for Record Academic Achievements

3 weeks ago | noozhawk.com | Rebecca Caraway

Huyck Stadium was packed with family members and supporters of the Lompoc High School Class of 2025 Friday morning. The 385 graduates were recognized for their record number of college credits, helping to pass Measure M School Bonds, and for overcoming their individual challenges. The graduates entered the stadium one by one as their friends and family cheered from the bleachers, waving signs, and blaring noise makers.
4 Santa Barbara County Rite Aids Set to Close as Company Faces Bankruptcy

3 weeks ago | noozhawk.com | Rebecca Caraway

Four Santa Barbara County Rite Aid stores will close after the company filed for bankruptcy for the second time in two years. The Santa Barbara County stores were spared from the initial list of 115 stores closing across the country, but Rite Aid announced that an additional 111 stores will be closing, according to court documents filed May 30. The four Santa Barbara County stores include:199 N Fairview Ave.
Old Spanish Days, Earl Warren Showgrounds Announce 2 Separate Rodeos for Fiesta Week

3 weeks ago | noozhawk.com | Rebecca Caraway

It looks like there will be two rodeos held during the week of Fiesta. After Earl Warren Showgrounds and Old Spanish Days severed ties and announced they would not bring back the Fiesta Stock Horse Show and Rodeo this year, the two groups announced their own rodeo events to be held in early August. On Tuesday, Earl Warren Showgrounds leaders said they will host Santa Barbara Rodeo Days and a “fiesta-themed” carnival.
Why Hasn't UCSB Chancellor Henry Yang's Replacement Been Named?

3 weeks ago | noozhawk.com | Rebecca Caraway

Who will be UC Santa Barbara’s new chancellor? Despite sitting Chancellor Henry Yang preparing to leave his position in a few weeks, no replacement has been named. Yang, who was appointed in 1994, announced in August that he would step down as chancellor at the end of the school year and return to teaching and research. The academic year ends June 13, with commencement ceremonies through June 15.
County Officials Ask Residents to Help Prepare for Fire Season

3 weeks ago | noozhawk.com | Rebecca Caraway

Santa Barbara County officials are asking residents to do their part to prepare for wildfires as California enters high fire season. With a high probability of large wildfires on the Central Coast during high fire season, officials and local leaders gathered on Monday to discuss how Santa Barbara residents can prepare for an emergency. Mark Hartwig, chief of the Santa Barbara County Fire Department, said they are putting more resources on every call.
Cal Fire Flags Several Fire Hazard Zones in Goleta

4 weeks ago | noozhawk.com | Rebecca Caraway

Cal Fire has flagged several areas in Goleta for their fire hazard levels, highlighting the need for more fire resources in the city. On May 20, County Fire Marshal Fred Tan shared with the Goleta City Council the newly released fire hazard severity map from Cal Fire, identifying areas within Goleta that fall into three fire hazard severity categories: very high, high and moderate.
Isla Vista Holds Vigil for UCSB Student Who Died in Big Bear

1 month ago | noozhawk.com | Rebecca Caraway

As the sun set and the waves crashed on the beach below Sea Lookout Park, Tanner Prentiss’ friends gathered to share memories and say goodbye. Approximately 130 people attended a vigil for Prentiss in Isla Vista Wednesday evening. Prentiss, a UC Santa Barbara sociology junior from Santa Clarita, was found dead near Pine Knot Marina at Big Bear Lake on May 19 after he went missing during a trip with friends.
Armed Robbery Reported at Isla Vista Park

1 month ago | noozhawk.com | Rebecca Caraway

Two people were robbed and assaulted in Isla Vista Tuesday night by three to four male suspects, according to the UC Santa Barbara Police Department. UCPD notified the campus community that they received a report of an armed robbery at approximately 6:44 p.m. Tuesday at Tierra De Fortuna Park at 6892 Fortuna Road. Two victims were reportedly approached by three to four male suspects that demanded their personal property.