Public News

Two 4,000-pound deliveries arrived earlier this fall with the third making a splash on December 15, just in time for safe outdoor recreation over the holiday season.

Rep. Salud Carbajal and colleagues demand the Trump administration withdrawals any new oil and gas leases off the Central Coast.

With the current rainfall in the forecast, the Santa Barbara County Environmental Health Services Division reminds residents about health issues associated with storm water runoff.

In anticipation of the approaching inclement weather, the Santa Barbara County Fire Department offers tips to help keep you and your passengers safe while driving on wet roads.

Santa Maria Police are investigating a shooting that took place on Saturday evening.

Santa Barbara Police are searching for an at-risk missing adult.

This holiday season, the Goleta Police Department wants to remind the public about the importance of being safe and sober when you are driving.

The Santa Maria Police Department seized four handguns and narcotics during a search warrant.

On Tuesday, the Santa Maria Police Department Detective Bureau and Special Enforcement Team made an arrest in the murder of 20-year-old Kevin Nunez-Escamilla.

Santa Maria Police are seeking the public's assistance to identify an attempted kidnapping suspect.

District Attorney Joyce E. Dudley announced a civil settlement was reached with an Isla Vista property owner and management company to resolve consumer protection claims. 

The City of Santa Barbara has filed a misdemeanor complaint against a homeowner for removing trees without a permit.

Beginning Wednesday, December 23, Santa Barbara MTD will decrease the number of passengers allowed on board all MTD buses.

The Santa Barbara Foundation has reopened the "Better Together Fund Grant Program" for local small businesses.

[Update]: The Santa Maria Police Department is seeking the community's assistance regarding a homicide that took place on Friday afternoon.

Mesa Laundromat has been awarded the 2020 Water Hero Award for significantly reducing water usage through upgrades to their washing machines.

The City of Goleta shares an End of Year Community Video Message and swears in Mayor Perotte and Councilmembers Kasdin and Richards.

The Montecito Fire Department Division Chief – Operations Alan Widling is retiring on December 30 after 31 years of service.

Los Padres National Forest officials announced they’ve recently completed moving the Supervisor’s Office from its longtime location in Goleta to a new leased facility in Solvang.

The Santa Barbara County Probation Department conducted county-wide wellness checks on active probation clients who lived with children or vulnerable adults.

Have you ever wanted to adopt but aren’t able to keep the pet forever? The Foster Express has you covered! 

An Isla Vista man was arrested for possession of narcotics and a firearm.

The Santa Maria Police Department issued seven citations during a DUI Checkpoint on Friday evening into Saturday morning.

Santa Maria Police have arrested a 19-year-old suspect in a shooting that took place on Monday evening.

A Lompoc man was arrested on Thursday for possession of various narcotics for sale and firearms.

District Attorney announced Nicholas Bendle will be released into the community following intensive mental health treatment after he murdered a North County man in 2009 during a psychotic break.

The Santa Maria Police Department is investigating two separate shootings that took place on Monday.

For 12 days of Winter Whiskers in December, adoptable animals are only $12 at Santa Barbara County Animal Services, ASAP Cats, and Bunnies Urgently Needing Shelter.

Santa Barbara Chief of Police Lori Luhnow has announced that she will retire from a 32-year career in law enforcement on February 13, 2021.

The City of Goleta is asking for the community's input on Goleta’s first-ever Historic and Cultural Resource Preservation Ordinance.