Train hits pedestrian in Gaviota
GAVIOTA — A pedestrian died Sunday afternoon after being hit by a train one mile south of Mariposa Reina. Officials paused train traffic.
The Santa Barbara County Fire Department responded with an engine at 1:12 p.m., and the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office investigators and coroners quickly arrived on scene.
— Annelise Hanshaw
Body discovered in Santa Maria pond
SANTA MARIA — The Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Dive Team recovered a deceased adult male from a Waller Park pond Sunday.
The Sheriff’s Office did not initially report anything suspicious, but coroner’s detectives are continuing to investigate.
— Annelise Hanshaw
