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Library Supports Caregivers of Young Children in Unprecedented Times
In February 2020, the Library received a Shared Vision Grant from the California State Library of $250,000 to expand the Stay and Play program for children and their caregivers.
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County Education Office Distributes N95 Masks to Local Schools
Santa Barbara County Education Office is distributing 276,480 adult-sized N95 masks received from the state to county public school districts, charter schools, and private schools for voluntary use by students and staff.
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Santa Barbara Police Department Mourn the Loss of Gina Battaglia
The Santa Barbara Police Department held a ceremony Thursday to honor Police Officer and Dispatch Supervisor Gina Battaglia, who passed away suddenly from a work-related illness in August.
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Prioritizing the Preservation of Black Legacies in Santa Barbara
Celebrate Black History Month 2022 with an event to learn about the historical and cultural context of Black people in Santa Barbara through a virtual panel discussion and screening of Black is Beautiful.
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Santa Barbara Police Requesting Assistance in Locating Attempt Murder Suspect
The Santa Barbara Police Department is requesting the assistance of the public in locating the whereabouts of a subject who is wanted for attempted murder and several felony firearms violations.
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Public Assists in Arrest of Burglary and Robbery Suspects
Between January 1st – 5th, 2022, Santa Barbara Police received several reports from a local church and children’s center regarding a string of burglaries that occurred in the area of 2100 State Street.
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Santa Barbara Public Library’s Spanish Outreach Team Helps Shape Spanish-Language Programming
The Team Will Continue to Collaborate with the Public and Community Organizations to Define Needed Services
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Northern Branch Jail Populated
The Sheriff’s Office Custody Division has populated the Northern Branch Jail as an additional step to safeguard the wellbeing of inmates and staff while we continually work to mitigate the spread of COVID.
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District Attorney Settles Cases Related to March 2020 Cuyama Oil Spill
The District Attorney announced today the settlement of two cases related to a March 21, 2020 oil spill that released 4,533 gallons of oil in the Cuyama River.
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Pile Burning Scheduled This Week
A prescribed pile burning will occur near Figueroa Mountain and various other forest locations this week.
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Shooting in Santa Maria
The Santa Maria Police Department is investigating a shooting that took place on Wednesday.
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Santa Barbara County Recreation Needs Survey
Let us know what you need to play, run, bike, hike, camp, and get outdoors in your community by taking our quick survey.
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Independent Redistricting Commission Community Hearings Moving to Zoom
The Independent Redistricting Commission is moving to Zoom with the next hearing scheduled Thursday at 6:00 p.m.
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Santa Barbara Police Seeking Additional Child Abuse Victims
Santa Barbara Police searching for additional victims relating to Louis Anthony Alvaro's arrest for child pornography production.
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SBA hosts Alpha Resource Center Plane Pull Fundraiser
Pulling Together to Support Local Santa Barbara Non-Profit: Santa Barbara Airport hosts Alpha Resource Center Plane Pull Fundraiser
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Homeless Point In Time Count Rescheduled to February
[Update]: The 2022 Homeless Point-In-Time Count has been rescheduled to February 23.
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First 5 Grant Funding in Support of Children Ages Birth-5
First 5 Santa Barbara County has released its grant funding in support of children ages birth-5, their families, and caregivers.
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Pile Burning Scheduled Next Week
A prescribed pile burning is scheduled to take place near Figueroa Mountain and other forest locations starting Tuesday.
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Early Morning Shooting in Santa Maria
Santa Maria Police are investigating a shooting that injured a juvenile early Sunday.
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Santa Barbara County Awarded Additional $10M to Address Homelessness
The California Department of Housing and Community Development announced Santa Barbara County is receiving two funding awards totaling nearly $10 million to address homelessness.
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New Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon Crosswalk on Calle Real to Activate on January 20
The City of Goleta is pleased to announce its newly installed Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon crosswalk on Calle Real should be up and running soon.
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Santa Barbara Police Searching for Suspects Burglarizing a Church
The Santa Barbara Police Department is attempting to identify suspects involved in a string of burglaries at a local church and children's center.
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Sheriff's Office Reports Inmate Dies in Custody
The Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Office reports a Santa Maria man has died while in custody at the Santa Barbara County Main Jail.
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In-Person Santa Barbara City Services Temporarily Suspended
Due to the current COVID-19 surge, to protect the safety and well-being of the community and our employees, some City of Santa Barbara offices have temporarily suspended in-person services
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Los Padres Begins Implementing Prescribed Fire Activities
Los Padres National Forest officials announced plans to begin implementing their annual prescribed burning operations.
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County to Pursue Funding to Purchase Super 8 Motel for Homeless Housing
The County of Santa Barbara and City of Goleta commit to local capital matching funds in pursuing a $16 Million State Grant to purchase the Super 8 hotel for homeless housing in Goleta.
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Montecito Fire District Releases 2021 Annual Report
The Montecito Fire Protection District shares its 2021 annual report with the community.
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Shooting Investigation in Santa Maria
The Santa Maria Police Department is investigating a shooting that took place on Monday evening.
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Santa Barbara Considers Expanded Outdoor Business Areas For 22-Months
Santa Barbara City Staff is recommending the Council consider adding an additional 22 months for businesses to operate outdoors in downtown areas.
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Goleta Installs New Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon Crosswalk on Calle Real
The City of Goleta announced the completed construction of a new Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon crosswalk on Calle Real.
