Public News

The U.S. Coast Guard assisted a boater in distress in international waters, 173 miles west of Ventura.

The Santa Barbara County Sheriff is mourning the loss of one of its Deputies, Trevor Carpenter.

The Nation Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for Santa Barbara and its surrounding counties through June 20. 

The Reentry Steering Committee is seeking to help criminal justice-involved individuals experience a more successful transition from incarceration to community living.

Senator Jackson supports the 2017-18 state budget that was passed by the California Legislature. 

The SB County Public Health Department reminds residents that the summer brings air quality concerns including the potential for wildfires and the formation of smog.

There will be alternating Highway 101 northbound and southbound lane closures Sunday through Thursday nights.

 MTD detours and stop closures due to Caltrans’ planned work on the Castillo underpass are enclosed along with a map of recommended stops.

Updates on the Hollister Class I Bike Path project area (Hollister Avenue from Pacific Oaks to Ellwood School) including a demolished median and a new irrigation system.

Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors adopted a balanced budget of $1.081 billion for the fiscal year, closing the $28.5 million Service Level Gap.

The Buellton man who barricaded himself inside his home on Monday has been charged with three felonies.

Three National Marine Sanctuaries and the Bay Area Air Quality Management District join the Santa Barbara Channel Region Program.
 

The Santa Barbara County Grand Jury reviews youth safety in Santa Maria. 

Santa Barbara Police arrested Juan Antonio Barajas robbing the Sprint retail store in downtown Santa Barbara last month.

A Santa Maria man was arrested on June 13 for possession of drugs, a drone, and items used to forge checks and identification cards.

The Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors has approved the appointment of Van Do-Reynoso, Ph.D., as the new Public Health Director.

The temperature is rising and the Public Health Department offers 10 tips to stay cool this summer.

Santa Barbra Unified School District announced the new Principal of Adams Elementary School as Kelly Fresch, formerly of Guin Foss Elementary School in Tustin.

The Santa Barbara County Grand Jury investigated the serious problem of drought and water management within the county.

A second public meeting will be held on June 30 to determine the future of cannabis operations in Santa Barbara County.

A Buellton man was arrested after a seven-hour standoff with Sheriff's Deputies after barricading himself inside his home and threatening to burn it down.

Sen. Jackson and Assemblymember Limón praise the decision to study cleaner alternatives to the proposed Puente Power Project in Oxnard.

Last week at the Goleta Beach Project, contractor MCM Construction completed the 10-inch fire hydrant water line tie-in.

The Santa Maria Police Department are investigating a possible gang-related stabbing.

Santa Maria Police Department conducted a "Shoulder Tap" operation throughout the City of Santa Maria, which led to 1 arrest for purchasing of alcohol for a minor. 

Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Office announces the graduation of eight Santa Barbara County Sheriff Trainees from Allan Hancock College Law Enforcement Academy. 

There will be a DUI/Driver's License checkpoint this Friday in Goleta between the hours of 7:00 pm and 3:30 am.

The temporary pedestrian bridge has been removed on Cabrillo Blvd.

The Santa Barbara Police Department Traffic Unit will be conducting a DUI/Drivers License Checkpoint on Friday, June 9, 2017.

The Santa Barbara County Fire Department offers three main tips to keep your home fire safe.