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Hill Fire Caused by Human Activity
CalFire announces the Hill Fire appears to be caused by human activity and asks for information from anyone in the area.
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Local Search and Rescue Team Aids Camp Fire Search Efforts
The Santa Barbara Sheriff’s Search and Rescue Team is in Butte County helping to search for hundreds of missing Camp Fire victims.
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Reduced County Park Fees for Veterans
The Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors adopted a recommendation to reduce the cost of an annual County parks day-use pass for Veterans.
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Two Residential Burglary Suspects Arrested
Santa Barbara Sheriff’s Deputies arrested two residential burglary suspects after a coordinated search with K-9 teams and air support.
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Suspects Wanted for Recent Burglaries at Lompoc Area Schools Identified
Two juveniles were identified for committing numerous burglaries at several Lompoc area schools.
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Lock Down at Pioneer Valley High School
Pioneer Valley High School in Santa Maria was on lockdown Friday after a report of a student with a possible firearm.
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Charity Phone Scams Hit Ventura
An influx of telephone scams, including fake charities, are hitting Ventura and surrounding counties after the recent wildfires.
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Police Collect Cards and Gifts for Borderline Shooting Victims
The Thousand Oaks Police Department will collect cards, gifts, and care packages for the Borderline shooting victims.
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Students Show Off Their Refurbished “Cop Cart” Project
High school students at Cabrillo High School in Lompoc have completed their 80-hour project: a golf cart turned campus security vehicle.
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Bike Light Giveaway in Isla Vista
California Highway Patrol officers are giving away bicycle lights in Isla Vista on Thursday from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
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No Cost to Compost!
The City of Goleta and Marborg Industries are giving away free compost bins to Goleta residents.
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Keep Your Blue Bin Clean On America Recycles Day
There’s no better time to do a quick check-up on your blue bin than America Recycles Day on November 15.
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Sheriff’s Office Investigates Social Media Threat at Local School
The Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Office is investigating a school violence threat made by an 22-year-old Orcutt resident on Facebook.
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Santa Barbara to Accept Cannabis Business License Applications
The City of Santa Barbara is soliciting commercial cannabis business license applications for Indoor Cultivation, Manufacturing, Distribution, Testing, and Retail-Delivery Only.
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Santa Barbara County Provides Mutual Aid to Ventura County
Santa Barbara County is providing mutual assistance to Ventura County to help assist with evacuations and road closures due to several wildfires burning in Ventura County.
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Local Air Quality May be Affected by Smoke from California Wildfires
Smoke from the Woolsey and Hill fires in Ventura County and the Camp Fire in Butte County has the potential to start affecting our area, depending on wind and weather conditions.
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Memorial Funds Set Up for Thousand Oaks Shooting Victims
A memorial fund has been set up for Sgt. Ron Helus and other victims of the mass shooting in Thousand Oaks on Wednesday evening.
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Brick Repair Taking Place on Carrillo Street
The City of Santa Barbara is repairing brick sidewalks between State Street and Anacapa Street on East Carrillo.
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Police Search for Stolen Vehicle Used in Cleveland Elementary Shooting
[Update]: The Santa Barbara Police Department is searching for a vehicle that's believed to be involved in a non-school related shooting on the campus of Cleveland Elementary School Wednesday evening.
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Santa Maria Police Ask for Help Identifying Burglary Suspect
The Santa Maria Police Department has released a photo of a residential burglary suspect and is asking for the public's help to identify him.
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Meetings to Select New Santa Barbara Police Station
The City of Santa Barbara is in the process of selecting a site in the downtown area for the Police Department’s new Police Station and is hosting three public meetings.
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Juvenile Charged with Murder in Santa Maria
A 17-year-old has been charged with first-degree murder for the death of a Santa Maria man on November 2.
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Construction in Progress for Goleta's New Park
Construction is underway for the new Jonny D. Wallis Neighborhood Park, named after one of Goleta's founders, on the corner of Hollister and Kellogg Avenues.
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Canine Parvovirus on the Rise
Animal Services is reporting an alarmingly high number of cases of Parvovirus in dogs in Northern Santa Barbara County.
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Car Thief Now Identified but Still Missing
[Update]: Santa Barbara Police announce an auto theft suspect has been identified but it still missing, possibly in Santa Barbara.
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$716,000 Awarded for Urban Greening Project in New Cuyama
The County of Santa Barbara’s Community Services Department (CSD) will receive $716,000 from the state’s California Natural Resources Agency to enhance existing park space in the Cuyama Valley.
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Man Sentenced in 2010 Stabbing Death
Santa Barbara County District Attorney announced 25-year-old Eutimio Oswaldo Aispuro has been sentenced to 16 years to life in state prison for second-degree murder in the 2010 stabbing death of a Santa Barbara man.
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Probation Department to Monitor High-Risk DUI Offenders
The Santa Barbara County Probation Department received a grant to make sure high-risk, felony, and repeat DUI offenders are complying with all court orders.
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Cory Iverson to be Honored at Fallen Firefighter Memorial
CAL FIRE Engineer Cory David Iverson will be honored at the 14th annual Fallen Firefighter Memorial Ceremony on Friday, November 9.
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Union Pacific to Begin Work at Lower State Street Railroad Crossing
On Tuesday, November 6, Union Pacific Railroad will begin construction on a project to improve safety at the Lower State Street railroad crossing.
