Public News

The Santa Barbara Police Department will conduct a “Vision Zero” pedestrian safety enforcement operation within city limits on Sunday.

Since 2010, Santa Barbara County has had a higher rate of non-fatal ER visits associated with drugs when compared to the state average.

Santa Barbara Police are searching for suspects who stole a commercial disc floor scrubber during a burglary.

Santa Barbara Police arrested an alleged drug dealer for hiding 5.6 ounces of methamphetamine under the seat of his motorcycle.

The National Weather Service has issued a wind advisory from Thursday afternoon through Friday morning.

[Update]: A Santa Barbara man survived a Ventura police shooting and was arrested for assault on a police officer last week.

Anacapa Street is getting a makeover with asphalt resurfacing over the next two weeks.

SoCal Edison and PG&E are attending Tuesday's Board of Supervisors meeting to provide an update on the Public Safety Power Shutoff program to prevent wildfires.

The Goleta Sanitary District will be smoke testing the sewer system on Tuesday and Wednesday in Goleta.

Santa Maria Police arrested a man who robbed a market in the 500 block of E. Boone Street.

The Santa Barbara County Fire Department reminds people to use hiking safety common sense to help have an enjoyable safe hike.

Santa Barbara County Emergency Medical Services Agency received the 2019 American Heart Association Mission: Lifeline EMS Gold Plus Award.

The Santa Maria Police Department is seeking assistance in locating an at-risk missing juvenile.

The City of Santa Barbara collected approximately $2.38 million in transient occupancy taxes for July, 2.9% above July of last year.  

The Santa Barbara City Fire Department has deployed a new automated fire station alerting system.

The City of Santa Barbara is encouraging residents to review the new recycling rules.

Santa Barbara Police Department warns local businesses of the new "Force Authorization Scam."

Santa Barbara Police are searching for a suspect captured on video breaking into a Sol Wave water dispensing machine at Santa Cruz Market.

Santa Barbara County Public Health Department received a $167,000 grant to further advance Behavioral Health Services.

Granite Construction has nearly completed the concrete hardscape work, including sidewalk, access ramps, cross gutters, and alley entrances on both sides of Mission Street.

Third District County Supervisor Joan Hartmann announces openings on volunteer county boards and commissions. 

402 vehicles were screened while conducting the DUI/Driver’s License checkpoint on 8-17-2019.​

Annual MTD service changes go into effect on Monday, August 19.

Santa Barbara County Air Pollution Control District announced the application period for 2019 Clean Air Grant funding is now open with approximately $2.5 million available.

A Buellton man was arrested for allegedly trying to kidnap a 2-year-old boy in an Albertson's grocery store.

Ventura County announced Tuesday it's launching a mass shooting awareness and education initiative.

A heat advisory has been issued for the interior regions of Santa Barbara County from Wednesday morning through Thursday evening.

Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Office is searching for a suspect believed to have assaulted two women on separate days near Haskell's Beach.

The Santa Barbara County Executive Office announced today that Kelly Hubbard is the next Director of the Office of Emergency Management for Santa Barbara County.

The Judicial Council of California awarded approximately 1.6 million to Santa Barbara County Superior Court on Friday to operate a Pretrial Pilot Program.