Public News

Local fire departments remind residents it's Wildfire Preparedness Week.

In recognition of the nonprofit arts and culture industry’s essential contribution to Santa Barbara County’s economy and community identity, organizations are collaborating on a new COVID-19 Relief Grant Program.

The Santa Barbara County Grand Jury report states its generally satisfied with the current management and condition of the detention facilities in Santa Barbara County.

Santa Barbara County Search and Rescue Teams responded to two separate incidents near Tangerine Falls for injured hikers on Sunday.

Providing a safe and reliable water supply to the community is of the utmost importance to the City of Santa Barbara, especially during these unprecedented times.

Santa Barbara County Department of Behavioral Wellness will be sponsoring daily virtual activities during the month of May for Mental Health Awareness month.

[Update]: The Santa Barbara Police Department states the at-risk missing 13-year-old was safely located.

Santa Maria Police are investigating a fatal structure fire that took place Friday afternoon. 

Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Office reports violent crime was 28% lower in 2019 than the ten-year average.

The Santa Barbara Police Department welcomes its newest officer K9 Kyra to the force.

Following the Santa Barbara City Council's ordinance, MTD announced face coverings are required on all MTD buses starting Friday.

The Santa Barbara City Council has approved the acceptance of the Federal CARES Act support for the Santa Barbara Airport.

The City of Goleta welcomes a new Chief of Police Services and Community Resource Deputy. 

Search and Rescue teams responded to an injured hiker on Hot Springs Trail this past Sunday.

Santa Barbara Sheriff's Office arrested a 26-year-old Goleta man on probation for firearms and narcotics possession. 

The Grand Jury has issued a report stating Santa Barbara County is "woefully ill-prepared for a cyber-attack."

The City of Santa Barbara urges the community to throw wipes into the trash rather than flushing them down the toilet.

Lompoc Police are investigating an alleged gang-related shooting on Sunday that left two people injured.

The Montecito Water District states it plans to be "drought-proof" by Summer with new rates and desalination.

As part of the ongoing renovation of Santa Barbara MTD’s Transit Center in Downtown Santa Barbara, the next phase of the project will require a sidewalk closure. This closure will begin April 30.

Santa Barbara and Goleta Chambers of Commerce have announced their plans to merge their organizations.

On Tuesday, the Goleta City Council approved an urgency order to help residents and businesses who are suffering hardships due to the COVID-19 crisis.

Santa Barbara Public Library activated over 6,000 Student Success Library Cards for students of Santa Barbara Unified School District in just one week.

Sansum Clinic launched a virtual program to allow patients safe access to medical care during the COVID-19 outbreak.

A Santa Barbara man armed with a knife and handgun injured police officers while resisting arrest following an altercation at the Harbor last night.

Rep. Salud Carbajal is calling on Congress to appropriate more funding for the Small Business Administration loan programs to help small businesses.

Stuck hikers near Tangerine Falls were rescued by Search and Rescue teams on Friday evening.

Santa Maria Police are searching for an armed robbery suspect who used a handgun to rob a victim on Friday.

A Ventura County Sheriff's Deputy has been arrested for destroying evidence and filing a false police report.

The City of Goleta launches a photo campaign to highlight the good things people are doing in the community.