Public News

Los Padres National Forest officials announced that forest roads and Off Highway Vehicle trails on the Mt. Pinos Ranger District will re-open for public use June 1

Community members are urged to know their measles vaccination status as the first measles case of the year lands in Santa Barbara.

Montecito Water District is eliminating the prohibition on the issuance of new water meters and bringing water use restrictions up-to-date and consistent with Stage 1 water shortage emergency.

The Santa Barbara Police Department is looking for an at-risk missing teenager who may be near Stearn's Wharf or Ortega Park.

The Santa Barbara Police Department will be conducting a DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint on 06/01/2019 between the hours of 6:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m.

What’s your commute? Traffic Solutions asks Ventura County and Carpinteria residents to share their experience commuting to and from work in Santa Barbara County.

[Update]: A local business owner is credited for helping Police arrest a serial commercial burglar.

The Santa Barbara County Fire Department (SBCFD) will declare the beginning of the 2019 High Fire Season period for Santa Barbara County on June 3rd.

[Update]: The missing 2-year-old child has been found safe.

The Santa Barbara District Attorney has filed murder charges against a Lompoc man in connection with the death of his infant daughter.

A man's life was saved on Thursday when emergency personnel perform CPR and administering Narcan.

The City of Goleta announced that Kristine “Kristy” Schmidt has been hired as the new Deputy City Manager and will begin on June 24.

The City of Santa Barbara is asking Westside residents to provide input on walkability, bikeability, and traffic concerns.

The Santa Barbara County Education Office recognized outstanding educators and Crystal Apple Educator Award recipients on Thursday.

A Templeton man arrested in Orcutt was in the possession of loaded firearms and a methamphetamine pipe.

The announcement of the launch of the 2019 Protecting Blue Whales and Blue Skies program - now in its 5th season - to reduce offshore ocean going vessels to reduce ship strikes and air pollution.

Oxnard Police Department responded to a hit and run accident on May 23 and investigators are asking anyone who may have evidence or information for their help.

This survey will take 10 minutes and provide information to help shape the future of Santa Barbara County.

Santa Maria Police Department is asking for public help in finding the suspect in an attempted bank robbery and purse snatching.

Santa Maria Police Department is asking the public's help identifying a suspect who robbed a liquor store.

The Santa Barbara Police Department will take part in a bicycle and pedestrian safety enforcement operation aimed at educating bicyclists, drivers and pedestrians on traffic laws, rules and responsibilities.

A Santa Maria man was arrested after being found in an underground bunker used by transients with stolen property.

On the 5th anniversary of the Isla Vista shooting, the California Senate approved Sen. Jackson's bill to help prevent gun violence.

Summer travel season and the Hollister Parking Lot shuttle service begin at the Santa Barbara Airport.

Santa Maria Police Detectives have discovered a series of fraudulent activity believed to be related to three suspects

A Lancaster man was arrested for attempting to use a stolen credit card to book a Santa Barbara vacation seen on an episode of "Keeping Up with the Kardashians."

The City of Santa Barbara announced "Mission: Possible," the street paving project for Mission Street.

The City Council of Santa Barbara adopted changes to the Shared Mobility Ordinance, which regulates programs for scooter and bike sharing on City streets.

The Santa Barbara County Civil Grand Jury received a request for investigation of the Cuyama Joint Unified School District, specifically the District Business Office operations.  

District Attorney Joyce E. Dudley announced the successful conclusion of a two-day First Responder Resiliency Conference that was held in Santa Barbara on April 29 and April 30, 2019.