The surfing community is pretty tight-knit. When someone’s in trouble, we always come together to help that person.” ...

Droves of surfers were catching large waves at Steamer Lane when a small motor boat barreled by and collided with a wave, ...

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The Friday-night surf rescue at the Goleta beach was a success thanks to an infrared drone and rescue swimmers.

A firetruck makes its way through the crowd to rescue Santa on Massachusetts Street on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.