Public News

The Public Health Department issues a report on the main causes for child deaths in Santa Barbara County for 2015-2016.

Santa Barbara City’s Desalination Plant has begun sending desalinated water into the City’s water distribution system.

The Santa Barbara County Grand Jury finds the juvenile justice programs accomplish good work.

Construction begins on May 30th to replace a water main on Ashley Road in Montecito; traffic delays may incur through July 28.

Four Lompoc residents were arrested following a strong-arm robbery and stabbing in Isla Vista on Sunday.

Santa Maria Police are searching for an elderly woman who has been missing since Mother's Day.

Numerous instances of student gastro-intestinal upset in North County are suspected to be a Norovirus outbreak.

The City of Santa Barbara received over $1.62 million in transient occupancy tax for the month of April 2017, exceeding April 2016 collections by 13.6%.

The Union Bank in Carpinteria was robbed and the Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help to identify a suspect.

Santa Barbara Police arrest a man in connection with a May 23rd stabbing at Paseo Nuevo.

Santa Barbara City Fire disptach responded to a half acre brush fire at 874 W. Mountain Drive. 

The Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Office would like to congratulate the Sheriff’s employees and a member of the public who was honored on May 18, 2017, at a Recognition Awards Program and Luncheon. 

32 Santa Barbara residents aged 18-62 graduated from the Citizen's Academy, which aims to give the public insight on what law enforcement does on a daily basis.

An armed man was arrested on the 100 block of East Ortega Street after breaking into a residence and fighting with police officers.

The Santa Barbara County Grand Jury investigated the condition of Santa Barbara County's main jail and found it outdated and inefficient.

Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Department has a new K-9 to help locate lost persons, a three year old Australian shepard named MacGyver who has been officially certified by the California Rescue Dog Association (CARDA). 

Scrub seal and microsurfacing projects on 16 lane miles within Santa Barbara County will begin on June 5th.

The Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation Department will temporarily close Shoreline Park Playground as part of the parks first replacement since 2002.

The Santa Barbara County Fire Department (SBCFD) declares the beginning of fire season for 2017 -- reminds residents to remain vigilant about fire saftey.

The Santa Barbara MTD partners with local law enforcement and Santa Barbara Bicycle Coalition (SBBike) to find homes for unclaimed bikes.

The Santa Barbara Police Department arrests Oxnard-based drug kingpin Salvador Duran on Monday, May 15th.

The City of Santa Barbara has installed a new traffic signal at State Street and Yanonali, to eliminate the safety condition known as the left turn trap. 

Santa Maria Police Department have arrested Jhordy Ramirez for the attempted murder of his parents on the 300 block of E Newlove Dr.

Eight Santa Barbara Sheriff Deputies amongst the twenty law enforcement professionals honored with prestigous H. Thomas Guerry Awards on May 10, 2017.

Southern California Edison reports an increase of caller ID spoofs acting as them, and gives tips to protect yourself from these scammers.

The Santa Barbara County Grand Jury has determined the annexation process of the western area of Santa Ynez to Santa Ynez Community Services District to be proper, but their communications confusing.

Charges have been filed against a 26 year old man from Santa Maria, Baltazar Mendoza Alvarez, for five felony counts.  

The Santa Barbara Fire Department will be conducting defensible space inspections beginning June 1st.

Construction on the Hollister Class I Bike Path running from Pacific Oaks Drive to Ellwood School will begin.

A soccer coach from Santa Maria High School was arrested for soliciting lewd photos from a minor with child annnoyance and molestation charges.