Storm damage still apparent at Goleta Beach County Park

Collision results in fatality

SANTA BARBARA — The male driver and sole occupant of a Hyundai sedan was pronounced dead early Friday morning at the scene by paramedics after the sedan collided with a large, reinforced steel pole.

The collision happened on Highway 101 at the State Street off ramp in Santa Barbara, according to Capt. Scott Safechuck, public information officer for the Santa Barbara County Fire Department. He said the call time was 2 a.m.

In a tweet, Capt. Safechuck said the driver’s age is unknown and that the case remains under investigation by the California Highway Patrol.

— Katherine Zehnder

Vandalism suspect arrested

SANTA BARBARA — Buck Roberts, 44, of Santa Barbara was arrested Friday on suspicion of felony vandalism at a gas station.

At 3:45 a.m. Friday, several Santa Barbara police officers responded to a gas station in the 100 block of South La Cumbre Road for a reported vandalism in progress. Officers arrived on scene and detained Mr. Roberts.

Sgt. Ethan Ragsdale said it is believed Mr. Roberts had detached a gasoline pump nozzle and broken a large glass window

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of the convenience store.

Mr. Roberts was taken into custody without incident and booked in the Santa Barbara County Jail on suspicion of felony vandalism, said Sgt. Ragsdale, the public information officer for the Santa Barbara Police Department.

— Katherine Zehnder

Caltrans provides construction update

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— Caltrans says motorists should expect pre-construction activities near the intersection of San Ysidro Road and North Jameson Lane for the upcoming San Ysidro Roundabout.

As needed, flaggers will direct traffic during daytime work.

The San Ysidro Roundabout will begin construction midMarch. Additional details, materials, and a community preconstruction meeting invitation will be sent out over the next few weeks.

In Summerland, traffic has been shifted onto the new northbound lanes, and the new northbound off-ramp at Lillie Avenue is open. Caltrans advises motorists to be aware of new traffic patterns in the area. The southbound on-ramp at Santa Claus Lane has also been opened with a new turnaround for local