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The Lompoc Police Department arrested a second suspect, an 18-year-old, believed to be involved in the homicide of a man earlier this year.

The U.S. Department of the Interior announced the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management will hold an offshore wind energy lease sale on Dec. 6 for areas off the coast of California including Morro Bay.

The project to restore the Band Shell at Plaza del Mar, one of Santa Barbara's oldest parks, has secured critical grant funding to continue the planned restoration.

Goleta Voters Encouraged to Know Your District and Know Your Goleta Ballot

High-Ranking Ventura County Gang Member Linked to Mexican Mafia Sentenced to 13½ Years in Prison for Drug Trafficking Offenses

October is National Pedestrian Safety Month and The Goleta Police Department will raise awareness about the safety of people walking throughout the month, emphasizing that “safe drivers, safe speeds and safe vehicles save lives.”

[Update]: The Santa Maria Police Department have located the previously missing at-risk 12-year-old.

The City of Santa Barbara has released a new video episode of "City Connection."

Community members in the Eastern Goleta Valley celebrated the installation of a bicycle repair station near the bridge at Arroyo Road and More Mesa Drive this weekend.

New multi-agency enforcement taskforce is working to disrupt the illegal market, while increasing efforts to support entrepreneurs and businesses in the legal cannabis market

Public Input is Welcome on Draft Legislative Platform for 2023

The City Council took an historic first step to create a civilian oversight system on Tuesday with a unanimous vote to adopt an ordinance assigning additional oversight duties and authorities to the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners. 

[Update]: The main suspect in a Santa Ynez homicide has been arrested in Santa Cruz, reports the Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Office

Salvador Vargas, a former Santa Barbara County Jail discharge planner, has pled guilty to two felonies for sexually assaulting female inmates.

The Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Office has arrested two men from the Los Angeles area for allegedly stealing catalytic converters in a Goleta neighborhood. 

[Update]: The Santa Barbara County Fire Department confirmed a prescribed burn for strategic wildland fuel reduction purposes between near Los Olivos will start Monday.

Backlog of Deferred Roadway Maintenance Remains

Next week the City of Santa Barbara will begin realigning the roadway to prep for Modoc Road construction.

Residents are encouraged to join a special joint meeting to discuss the State Street Master Plan this week.

As Fire Prevention Week Approaches, the City of Santa Barbara Fire Department Reminds Residents That “Fire Won’t Wait. Plan Your Escape.”

The Santa Barbara Police Department swore in eight new police officers last week.

Stephen P. Foley has been appointed to serve as the newest member of the Santa Barbara Superior Court Bench.

The District Attorney has released the death investigation of Johnathan Paul Thomas who died in police custoday in January.

Official Ballot Drop Boxes Open Starting October 10

Goleta is receiving a $1.7 million grant from CAL FIRE Wildfire Prevention Grants Program to reduce the risk of wildfire at Ellwood Mesa and surrounding neighborhoods.

The Lompoc Police Department responded to a report of a juvenile with a gun making threats on Friday morning.

The Santa Barbara County Fire Department would like to invite the community to attend the second 2022 Wildfire Preparedness Exposition October 14-15, 2022.

The San Jose Creek Bike Path Project is on to the next phase following Goleta City Council’s approval Tuesday night of the environmental document.

The Santa Barbara Police Department Volunteers in Policing (VIP) Program is accepting applications for interested community members wanting to volunteer their time at SBPD.

Celebrate improvements in local air quality and take steps for continued progress