Public News

The Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Cannabis Compliance Team has arrested a suspect for alleged illegal marijuana sales, narcotics, and weapons violations.

Community Development Department Planning Division African American/Black Historic Context Statement Draft Available

The City of Santa Barbara collected $2.74 million in transient occupancy taxes for May 2022, about $461,000 above last year.

Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation will host a blessing at Eastside Neighborhood Park of Los Voladores de Papantla, a newly created mural, as well as three recently re-envisioned murals by local artist and muralist Miguel Rodriguez.

Presiding Judge Gustavo E. Lavayen announces the selection of Carol Lee Hubner as the court’s newest Superior Court Commissioner. Ms. Hubner will be sworn in on a date to be determined.

The bipartisan Ocean Shipping Reform Act cracks down on high costs and promotes fairness in shipping industry for California farmers and businesses

Santa Barbara County Search and Rescue announces the passing of K9 MacGyver ("Mac") after a hard-fought battle with Lymphoma.

The Ventura Police Department has released a new webpage offering details in more than 25 cold cases from 1970-2018 hoping the public can assist in filling information gaps.

U.S. Forest Service officials announced the selection of Chris Stubbs as the new forest supervisor for Los Padres National Forest.

Santa Barbara City announced the selection of René Eyerly as Assistant City Administrator.

15 in-person events and a countywide bicycle challenge exceeded expectations during the 13th annual celebration of national bike month.

The Santa Barbara City Council will conduct its final budget deliberation at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, June 8 in City Council Chambers.

The City is rehabilitating aging sewer pipe infrastructure throughout Santa Barbara.

The City of Santa Barbara’s Housing Element Update is underway and community involvement is encouraged.

Search & Rescue and Montecito Fire responded to reports of an injured hiker along the Hot Springs trail near the hot springs and old hotel ruins on Saturday.

Lompoc Police have arrested a 40-year-old man for attempted murder after he allegedly assaulted his father then set him on fire. 

The City of Goleta invites public input on a priority spending plan for a potential 1% sales tax measure that would be placed on the November 2022 ballot.

The City of Goleta and Hidden Trails have reached a settlement in Hidden Trail’s proposed cannabis project at 222 Winchester Canyon Drive.

Coyote sightings are being reported with increased frequency in the City of Goleta and surrounding Santa Barbara County areas.

During a safety operation on Tuesday, Goleta Police issued 26 traffic citations for a variety of violations made by drivers, bicyclists, and pedestrians and one person was arrested for driving under the influence of drugs.

On Tuesday, the City Council approved a proposed traffic circulation agreement that provides enforceable traffic control measures and site improvements for the Chick-fil-A restaurant on Upper State Street.

The City of Santa Barbara is looking for feedback from residents and business owners on solid waste services.

Apply for the City’s Library Advisory Commission or the County Library Advisory Committee by June 14

During a special meeting Monday, the Santa Barbara City Council adopted recommendations for oversight of the Police Department and included additional direction to ensure that community expectations are met during the implementation of the new civilian oversight system.

Rep. Salud Carbajal visited Santa Maria Airport and touted more than $8 million in funding already secured from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law for Central Coast projects in the seven months since it was signed into law.

[Update]: Sheriff’s deputies have arrested two additional suspects accused of a vandalism hate crime at Cabrillo High School in Lompoc.

The City of Santa Barbara is hosting a public meeting to discuss the revised pool design at Ortega Park.

A San Luis Obispo County homicide suspect was arrested in Los Alamos Saturday morning.

The County of Santa Barbara announced a change in polling location for voters assigned to Mariposa at Ellwood Shores in Goleta.

City of Santa Barbara Parks & Recreation and Santa Barbara Unified School District announce the launch of a new pilot program, Summer Nights at La Cumbre Jr. High School, starting Wednesday June 8.