Public News

Santa Barbara announced a partial reopening of West Victoria Street in the downtown area will take place in two weeks.

Santa Barbara City Council is inviting members of the community to apply to the City’s State Street Advisory Committee to guide the production of a Downtown State Street Area Master Plan.

The Santa Barbara County Fire Department will declare the beginning of the 2021 High Fire Season for all areas of Santa Barbara County on May 3, 2021.

Santa Barbara MTD is hosting two public outreach meetings in April and May, and is inviting the public to take a brief survey giving feedback on proposed service changes to local bus service.

The Goleta Police Department will hold a DUI Checkpoint April 23 from 6:00 p.m. to 3:00 a.m. at an undisclosed location within the City of Goleta.

The Goleta City Council approved the city's first-ever Homelessness Strategic Plan on Tuesday evening.

The County of Santa Barbara Behavioral Wellness Director, Alice Gleghorn Ph.D., after leading the department for 6.5 years has announced that she will be leaving her position.

A Santa Barbara man was arrested Saturday for possession of narcotics and a replica handgun.

The Arroyo Grande Police Department arrested a Goleta man on Thursday on suspicion of child molestation.

Santa Barbara Sheriff’s detectives are investigating a burglary that occurred early Tuesday morning at the Indo China Market in the Storke Shopping Center. 

People experiencing homelessness can get assistance from 17 community service partners at a Homeless Services Neighborhood Navigation Center every Thursday at Alameda Park.

A 19-year-old was arrested after assaulting and seriously injuring a family member in the 400 block of S. Salinas Street Tuesday.

After over a year of no fare collection due to the pandemic, today Santa Barbara MTD is announcing the reinstatement of fares as of Monday, May 10.

The City of Goleta has put together a video message on the importance of upkeeping Cathedral Oaks Road.

The Los Padres National Forest is holding public comment on the Mount Pinos Forest Health and Fuels Reduction Project through May 7.

A Detroit man who robbed a credit union and crashed the getaway car near Vandenberg Air Force Base pleads guilty to bank robbery charge.

The UCSB Police Department is reporting a rape that took place at People's Park in Isla Vista this week.

Santa Barbara Firefighters responded to a fire inside the Sushi Thyme restaurant in the 800 block of State Street early Thursday morning.

NWS has issued a High Wind Warning for the Santa Barbara County south coast and interior mountains starting this evening Thursday, April 8 through Saturday morning, April 10.

Santa Barbara Police Arrested a Goleta man for possession of narcotics and prowling a local business.

The Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Office has reopened the homicide cold case of Paul Ornelas who was murdered in 1975.

During Deltopia weekend in Isla Vista, the Sheriff's Office issued 20 citations and 5 arrests.

SBCAG states the Measure A 2020 report shows resilient commitment to high priority regional and local transportation projects.

The Final Strategic Homelessness Plan is now available for public review and will be presented to the Goleta City Council.

Two suspects were arrested for negligent discharge of a firearm and being in possession of a stolen firearm.

The City of Goleta is seeking the community's input on housing and public service needs.

Santa Barbara County provides an update on the cannabis retail storefront application process.

Rep. Carbajal announced three Central Coast Community Health Centers will receive a total of $11.6 million in American Rescue Plan funds to expand their COVID-19 vaccination and treatment operations.

Santa Barbara Sheriff's Detectives arrested an 18-year-old for suspected lewd acts with a child and possession of child pornography.

Santa Maria Police investigate a shooting that sent a 17-year-old juvenile to the hospital on Tuesday.