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Senate Bill 9 Implementation Underway
The City of Santa Barbara is proposing amendments to the Municipal Code to implement SB 9 which allows no more than two residential units within a single-family zone.
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Behavioral Wellness Launches Jail Discharge Pilot Program
The Santa Barbara County Department of Behavioral Wellness, in partnership with the Good Samaritan Shelter and the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office, is piloting a new Jail Discharge Program.
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Take the Childcare Survey for the South Coast
Santa Barbara and Goleta are hosting a local childcare survey to be taken by October 31st.
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How Much Does this Pumpkin Weigh?
Get into the Halloween spirit by participating in the Goleta Valley Library’s Pumpkin Weighing Contest.
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Safety Improvements Project Begins on West Carrillo Street
Beginning October 30, Lash Construction is scheduled to begin the road resurfacing work along Carrillo Street from Chapala Street to US-101 as part of the Safety Improvements Project on West Carrillo Street.
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Santa Barbara Remote City Council Meetings Switching To Zoom
The City of Santa Barbara will begin conducting City Council meetings on the Zoom Webinar platform effective October 26, 2021.
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Two Arrested for Illegal Drugs During Traffic Stop
A traffic stop of a reckless vehicle resulted in the arrest of two suspects who were found in possession of an array of illegal drugs.
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Suspects Arrested for Theft of Catalytic Converter, Found in Possession of Illegal Weapons
Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s deputies arrested two suspects who were found in possession of a stolen catalytic converter and illegal firearms.
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Sand Bag Information for City of Goleta Residents
The City of Goleta provides sand and burlap bags for our residents to protect their homes from storm damage.
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Santa Barbara Man Dies Hours After Moped Collision
A 53-year-old Santa Barbara man passed away at his home hours after a collision on a moped.
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Search and Rescue Aids with Mandatory Evacuations
Search and Rescue teams went door to door conducting mandatory evacuations in the Alisal Fire area on Sunday morning.
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County Proclamation of Local Emergency for October 2021 Storm Following Alisal Fire
At 1:30 p.m. Sunday, October 24, Mona Miyasato, County Executive Officer/Director of Emergency Services, signed a Proclamation of Local Emergency for the October 2021 storms and requested that Governor Newsom also proclaim a state of emergency.
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RAIN ADVISORY ISSUED FOR COUNTYWIDE BEACHES BY ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SERVICES
With the current rainfall in the forecast the Santa Barbara County Environmental Health Services Division wants to remind residents about potential health risks associated with storm water runoff at countywide beaches.
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Lompoc Man Arrested for Sex Crimes Against Minors
A Lompoc man has been arrested for sex crimes against minors and detectives are requesting the public’s assistance in locating additional survivors.
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Transient Arrested for Starting Fire in Amtrak Station
A 63-year-old homeless man was arrested for starting a fire inside the Amtrak Station lobby on lower State Street in Santa Barbara.
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Former Fifth District Supervisor Joseph P. Centeno Passes Away
It is with great sadness that the Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors learned of the sudden passing of former Fifth District Supervisor Joseph “Joe” P. Centeno over the weekend.
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Community Meeting for a Possible Bicycle/Pedestrian Freeway Overcrossing
The City of Santa Barbara is seeking feedback on a possible new bicycle and pedestrian freeway overcrossing between the Eastside and the vicinity of Dwight Murphy Field.
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Great ShakeOut Earthquake Drill Thursday
The City of Goleta is reminding residents of Great ShakeOut Day this Thursday, the annual statewide earthquake drill.
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Provide Input on the Future of De La Guerra Plaza
The City of Santa Barbara is looking for feedback on the future of De La Guerra Plaza.
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Road Rage Incident Leads to Arrest of Lompoc Man
Sheriff’s deputies have arrested a Lompoc man for charges stemming from a road rage incident that occurred in Solvang.
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Meet the New City of Goleta Commissioners
The City of Goleta announced new and reappointed Commissioners to #TeamGoleta including two local High School students.
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Two Homicide Investigations in Lompoc
The Lompoc Police Department is investigating two homicides that took place within the city on Sunday.
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Montecito Water and Sanitary Districts Team Up
The Montecito Water District and Montecito Sanitary District have joined forces in pursuit of innovative ways to improve water supply.
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Air Quality Alert Downgraded to Air Quality Watch
[Update]: The Air Quality Alert has been downgraded to an Air Quality Watch in Santa Barbara County due to the Alisal Fire.
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Goleta’s Halloween Parking Permit Program Returns October 29-31
The City of Goleta will continue with the parking permit program for select neighborhoods during Halloween.
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Scott Fleming Sentenced to 27 Years in State Prison
Santa Barbara County District Attorney Joyce E. Dudley announced that Scott Robert Fleming, who was previously found guilty of multiple violent crimes, was today sentenced to 27 years in State Prison.
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Transient Arrested for Hate Crime and Battery on Officer
A transient was arrested for a hate crime and battery on an officer after verbally assaulting a visiting family on State Street Tuesday.
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California Secures Federal Assistance to Support Response to Alisal Fire in Santa Barbara County
Gov. Newsom announced California has secured a Fire Management Assistance Grant from FEMA to help ensure the availability of vital resources to suppress the Alisal Fire in Santa Barbara County.
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Arroyo Burro Open Space Restoration Nearly Complete
The Arroyo Burro Open Space Restoration and Trail Improvement Project, which began in June of this year, is nearly complete.
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Sexual Assault Investigation in Isla Vista
UCSB Police received a report of an aggravated sexual assault at a campus-affiliated property in Isla Vista on Saturday.
