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Sheriff Swears-In Six Custody Deputies and Six Sheriff’s Deputies
Sheriff Brown welcomed and swore-in six Custody Deputies and six Sheriff’s Deputies just prior to their graduation ceremonies at the Allan Hancock College Public Safety Academy.
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Legislators Ask Why Vandenberg Was Excluded from Space Command HQ
Sen. Feinstein and Rep. Carbajal have sent a letter to the Air Force asking why Vandenberg AFB was excluded from the list of finalists for future Space Command headquarter locations after initially being included as a finalist.
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Police Investigating Shooting in Northern Santa Maria
Santa Maria Police are investigating a shooting in northern Santa Maria that took place late Wednesday evening.
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Armed Robbery of Nipomo Gas Station
SLO Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help to identify a suspect who robbed a gas station in Nipomo last week.
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Los Padres National Forest Closes Campgrounds Through January 6
The USDA Pacific Southwest Region has issued a Regional Order that prohibits overnight camping in developed campgrounds in Los Padres National Forest and four other Southern California national forests.
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Santa Maria Police Detectives Seek Assistance in 2018 Homicide Investigation
Santa Maria Police are seeking assistance from the community for information on a homicide that took place in 2018.
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Goleta’s Old Town Sidewalk Improvement Project Now Complete
The City of Goleta is pleased to announce that the Old Town Sidewalk Improvement Project is complete. Residents of Old Town are enjoying the newly finished sidewalks in their neighborhood.
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Montecito Fire Department Location Survey
The Montecito Fire Protection District has partnered with the Carpinteria Summerland Fire Protection District on a Fire Station Location Study.
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County Animal Services Temporarily Modified
In an effort to keep shelter animals, staff, and the community safe during the COVID-19 outbreak, Santa Barbara County Animal Services has modified operations and created a proactive plan to mitigate unnecessary gathering of people.
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Deputies Seize 92 Firearms and 90 Grams of Methamphetamine
Sheriff's Deputies conducted a traffic enforcement stop that has resulted in the seizure of 92 firearms and over 90 grams of methamphetamine on Saturday.
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Potential Public Safety Power Shutoff Period Begins
Due to forecast fire weather conditions, Southern California Edison is exploring a potential Public Safety Power Shutoff of electrical lines in Santa Barbara County starting tonight.
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Conceptual Design Review of Sandpiper Golf Course Changes
The City of Goleta is holding a conceptual design review of changes to the Sandpiper Golf Club.
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Red Flag Warning Through Tuesday
The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for the Santa Barbara County coastal areas, foothills, and mountains effective Monday through Tuesday.
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Prescribed Burn of Spaulding Ranch
Staring Monday, the Santa Barbara County Fire Department will be conducting a state-sanctioned vegetation management burn on the Spaulding Ranch in the Santa Ynez Valley.
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Paradeless Parade Of Lights Competition
The Santa Barbara Waterfront Department will hold a "Paradeless" Parade Of Lights Competition this holiday season.
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2020 Season of Hope Toy and Food Drive
The Santa Barbara City Fire Department is once again participating in the annual Season of Hope Toy and Food Drive, benefiting the Unity Shoppe.
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Conception Boat Safety Bill Included in Defense Bill
Sen. Feinstein and Rep's Carbajal and Brownley announced the Small Passenger Vessel Safety Act was included in the final version of the annual National Defense Authorization Act.
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Carbajal Votes to Reform Federal Marijuana Policy
On Friday Rep. Salud Carbajal voted to pass the Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment and Expungement (MORE) Act.
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Unlicensed Cannabis Grower Arrested
The operator of an illegal cannabis delivery services has been arrested for several felony charges.
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Mental Health Rehabilitation Center Opens in Lompoc
The County of Santa Barbara has opened a 34-bed Mental Health Rehabilitation Center in Lompoc.
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Future of Downtown State Street Community Survey
The City of Santa Barbara wants to hear from residents on what they envision for the future of Downtown State Street through an online survey.
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Santa Barbara Tax Revenue Decreased Due to COVID-19
The City of Santa Barbara's sales tax and transient occupancy tax revenues were down this quarter due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Santa Maria Man Arrested for Chid Sex Crimes
Santa Maria Police arrested a 31-year-old man for possession of child sexual abuse material and lewd acts with a child.
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Bed Bath & Beyond to Pay $1.49 Million for Environmental Violations
Bed Bath & Beyond is ordered to pay nearly $1.49 million as part of a settlement of a civil environmental prosecution.
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Police Officer Rescues Parolee Following Arrest
A Santa Barbara Police Office recognized a parolee was experiencing a possible opioid overdose following an arrest on Tuesday.
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Small Wireless Facilities Ordinance for Public Comment
The City of Santa Barbara released a draft of the Small Wireless Facilities Ordinance for public comment.
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Santa Barbara Public Library Offers Free Online ServSafe Food Handlers Certifications
The Santa Barbara Public Library is proud to announce a new program to support Santa Barbara’s food industry workers and businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Automatic Extension of City’s Emergency Economic Recovery Ordinance
Due to the public health emergency, the City of Santa Barbara's Emergency Economic Recovery Ordinance will be extended to March 8.
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Goleta Completes San Jose Creek Work
The City of Goleta has completed its repair work on the San Jose Creek Channel in advance of Winter storm season.
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Virtual Ribbon Cutting for Lookout Park East End Renovation
The County of Santa Barbara, Parks Division, is hosting a virtual ribbon cutting ceremony to commemorate the completion of the newly renovated east end of Lookout Park in Summerland.