Public News

The Santa Barbara Police Department announced the promotion of three sworn law enforcement officers.

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.

One Wednesday, Sheriff Brown and Santa Barbara County community leaders announced the launch of Project Opioid Santa Barbara County. 

The Public Health Department issued a beach closure for Isla Vista between Ocean Road and Camino Pescadero Park due to a sewage spill.

The Goleta Police Department is planning a DUI checkpoint within the city limits of Goleta on Friday.

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.

The City of Goleta now has an ordinance regulating single-use foodware accessories and standard condiments.

The County of Santa Barbara Citizens Independent Redistricting Commission will finalize its recommendations for county redistricting process improvements at its virtual meeting on Monday.

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.

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.

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.

Lompoc Firefighters responded to a structure fire in the 400 block on North M Street early Tuesday morning.

Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Detectives have arrested a Goleta man for attempted murder following a stabbing on S. Kellogg Avenue on Tuesday.

The Santa Barbara County Fire Department reports residents may smell gas in Goleta and Santa Barbara this week.

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.

The Santa Barbara Harbor Commissioner reports an update to the recent formation of the subcommittee on cruise ships.

[Update]: The San Luis Obispo Sheriff's Office announced a missing woman was found safely in Northern California.

The Santa Barbara Police Department will conduct a driving under the influence checkpoint Thursday, from 6 pm to 2 am at an undisclosed location. 

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.

The Santa Barbara County Public Works Department has been recognized with an Achievement Award from the National Association of Counties.

Santa Barbara County is providing an update on how its addressing the housing crisis.

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.

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.

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.

Planning Commission to Consider Housing Element on May 9

The Montecito Groundwater Basin Groundwater Sustainability Agency invites the public to attend its quarterly Board Meeting on Wednesday, May 11 at 9:30am.

Santa Maria Police responded to a rollover traffic collision on Highway 135 early Sunday that resulted in a major injury.

The Santa Maria Police Department is investigating two separate shootings that left two people injured on Saturday.

The Housing Authority of the City of Santa Barbara announces a limited waitlist opening for its Section 8 Voucher Program.

Drivers will soon be able to pay for downtown Santa Barbara parking spots on their phones starting Monday, May 9.