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Santa Barbara Police Department Promotes Three Officers
The Santa Barbara Police Department announced the promotion of three sworn law enforcement officers.
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Public Hearings on Highway 101 Congestion from Carpinteria to Santa Barbara
An updated congestion relief draft plan for the U.S. 101 in the south coast adds local bike, pedestrian, bus, and zero emission vehicle improvements to several existing multimodal enhancements that are part of the U.S. 101 Carpinteria to Santa Barbara project.
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Sheriff Brown and Community Leaders Launch Project Opioid Santa Barbara County
One Wednesday, Sheriff Brown and Santa Barbara County community leaders announced the launch of Project Opioid Santa Barbara County.
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Isla Vista Beach Closed Due to Sewage Spill
The Public Health Department issued a beach closure for Isla Vista between Ocean Road and Camino Pescadero Park due to a sewage spill.
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DUI Checkpoint in Goleta on Friday
The Goleta Police Department is planning a DUI checkpoint within the city limits of Goleta on Friday.
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2022 High Fire Season Preparedness and Response Levels
The Santa Barbara County Fire Department, in conjunction with all other local fire jurisdictions, will declare the beginning of the 2022 High Fire Season for all areas of Santa Barbara County on May 20.
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Goleta's Single-Use Waste Ordinance Goes into Effect June 17
The City of Goleta now has an ordinance regulating single-use foodware accessories and standard condiments.
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Santa Barbara Citizens Independent Redistricting Commission Meets to Recommend Improvements to County’s Redistricting Process
The County of Santa Barbara Citizens Independent Redistricting Commission will finalize its recommendations for county redistricting process improvements at its virtual meeting on Monday.
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Goleta City Manager Michelle Greene’s Retirement Date Extended
Goleta City Manager Michelle Greene, who was set to retire on June 30, has agreed to stay on until September 1 to provide continued leadership to the organization during the ongoing recruitment and eventual appointment of a new City Manager.
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Goleta Discusses Community’s Internet Needs at Forum
City of Goleta Mayor Paula Perotte alongside several community leaders and stakeholders underscored the importance of broadband access on Monday during a Broadband Community Forum at the City Council Chambers.
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Three SBPD Officers Awarded the H. Thomas Guerry Award for Valor
The Santa Barbara Citizens Council on Crime selected three Santa Barbara Police Officers for the H. Thomas Guerry Award for valor after rescuing a man from a burning building.
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Lompoc Firefighters Extinguish Residential Fire
Lompoc Firefighters responded to a structure fire in the 400 block on North M Street early Tuesday morning.
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Sheriff’s Detectives Arrest Attempted Murder Suspect in Goleta
Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Detectives have arrested a Goleta man for attempted murder following a stabbing on S. Kellogg Avenue on Tuesday.
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Gas Smell in Goleta and Santa Barbara
The Santa Barbara County Fire Department reports residents may smell gas in Goleta and Santa Barbara this week.
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On the Table: Recycled Water for Montecito
Montecito Water District and Montecito Sanitary District Strategic Planning Committees met jointly last month for updates on two collaborative projects that are being co-funded by both agencies.
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Update on Harbor Commission SubCommittee on Cruise Ships Visiting Santa Barbara
The Santa Barbara Harbor Commissioner reports an update to the recent formation of the subcommittee on cruise ships.
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Missing SLO County Woman Found Safe
[Update]: The San Luis Obispo Sheriff's Office announced a missing woman was found safely in Northern California.
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Santa Barbara Police to Conduct DUI Checkpoint Thursday
The Santa Barbara Police Department will conduct a driving under the influence checkpoint Thursday, from 6 pm to 2 am at an undisclosed location.
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Los Padres Forest Seeks Comments on Proposed Rose Valley Creek Restoration
Los Padres National Forest officials are seeking public comments on a proposal to remove three artificial lakes as part of a restoration project within the Rose Valley Creek watershed on the Ojai Ranger District.
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Santa Barbara County Earns National Achievement Award for Resiliency
The Santa Barbara County Public Works Department has been recognized with an Achievement Award from the National Association of Counties.
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County of Santa Barbara Housing Element is Underway
Santa Barbara County is providing an update on how its addressing the housing crisis.
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Local Firefighters Come Together for Wildland Firefighter Training Drills
Firefighters representing seven departments across Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties came together Tuesday to prepare for high fire season by participating in an annual Wildland Urban Interface drill.
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Lompoc Man Arrested for Stealing Avocados and Drug Possession
A Lompoc man was arrested Sunday night for being in possession of methamphetamine and for stealing a trunk full of avocados from a Goleta farm.
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Wanted Santa Maria Man Arrested After Firing Gun and Fleeing
Sheriff’s Detectives from the Compliance Response Team have arrested a wanted Santa Maria man after he fired a single round from a firearm while attempting to flee.
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Goleta Draft Housing Element Now Available for Review
Planning Commission to Consider Housing Element on May 9
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Montecito GSA to Discuss Setting Criteria for Sustainable Management on May 11
The Montecito Groundwater Basin Groundwater Sustainability Agency invites the public to attend its quarterly Board Meeting on Wednesday, May 11 at 9:30am.
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Major Injury in Highway 135 Vehicle Rollover
Santa Maria Police responded to a rollover traffic collision on Highway 135 early Sunday that resulted in a major injury.
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Santa Maria Police Investigates Two Separate Shootings
The Santa Maria Police Department is investigating two separate shootings that left two people injured on Saturday.
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Limited Waitlist Opening for Section 8 Voucher Program
The Housing Authority of the City of Santa Barbara announces a limited waitlist opening for its Section 8 Voucher Program.
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Downtown Parking Lots to Implement Phone Payments Monday
Drivers will soon be able to pay for downtown Santa Barbara parking spots on their phones starting Monday, May 9.