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Santa Barbara Mayor's Clean Up Day
Join the Santa Barbara South Coast Chamber of Commerce and its Hospitality Committee in partnership with the City of Santa Barbara and Mayor Randy Rowse for a community clean up event on June 18
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Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Operation Planned for Tuesday
The Goleta Police Department will conduct a traffic safety operation Tuesday from 1 p.m. to 5 pm focused on the most dangerous driver behaviors that put the safety of people biking or walking at risk.
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Suspect Arrested for Stalking and Hate Crimes in Isla Vista
The Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a Santa Barbara man for stalking and hate crimes in Isla Vista.
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House to Consider Rep. Carbajal’s 'Red Flag' Legislation Next Week
Today, Congressman Salud Carbajal announced that his legislation to reduce gun deaths will receive a vote in the U.S. House of Representatives next week.
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County Fire Department Conducting Defensible Space Inspections
Beginning June 1st, 2022, the Santa Barbara County Fire Department will be conducting defensible space inspections.
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Bicyclist Dies from Injuries in Solo Collision
An elderly man passed away on Tuesday following a solo bicycle collision in Goleta.
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Senior Prank Busted at Santa Barbara High
Santa Barbara Police interrupted a "Senior Prank" at Santa Barbara High School this weekend.
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Coast Guard Encourages Safe Boating Practices
The Coast Guard encourages members of the public to review and participate in safe boating practices during National Safe Boating Week and ahead of Los Angeles Fleet Week.
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Announcement of First-Ever California Offshore Wind Lease Sale
Congressman Salud Carbajal applauds the announcement by the Biden-Harris Administration of the first-ever offshore wind lease sale in California’s history.
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Santa Maria Man Arrested for Attempted Murder with a Machete
Santa Maria Police make arrest after responding to a fight involving a machete.
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Fire Restrictions Take Effect on Los Padres National Forest
In response to the increasing potential for a wildland fire start, Los Padres National Forest officials announced that fire restrictions will be implemented throughout the Forest effective May 27.
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Santa Barbara County Receives Two Awards from the California State Association of Counties
Santa Barbara County has received two awards from the California State Association of Counties.
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Lompoc Suspects Apprehended by K9 Unit and County Air Support
Sheriff’s deputies arrested two Lompoc men for theft of a vehicle, attempted theft of a catalytic converter, conspiracy, and assault on Wednesday.
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County Fire Training Burn Friday
The Santa Barbara County Fire Department has tentatively scheduled a training burn at 4155 Figueroa Mountain Rd in Los Olivos for May 27
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Rep. Carbajal Unveils Updated Bill to Expand Pell Grant, Improve College Affordability
Rep. Carbajal joined by UCSB, Cal Poly students to tout bill that would double maximum Pell Award
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Santa Barbara MTD Engages With Community on Proposed Future Improvements to Bus Service
The second round of public engagement to develop a new Short Range Transit Plan is underway.
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Santa Barbara Community Development Department Earns Award for Outreach During the Pandemic
Santa Barbara City's Planning Division received an award from the Central Coast Chapter of the American Planning Association for public outreach efforts in 2021.
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Beach Closure Lifted for Isla Vista Shoreline
[UPDATE]: The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department has lifted the water contact closure for the Isla Vista shoreline area between Ocean Road and Camino Pescadero Park.
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Hotel Tax Results Nearly $900k Above Last Year
The City of Santa Barbara collected $3 million in transient occupancy taxes for April 2022, about $893,000 above April collections last year.
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Almost 700 Pounds of Trash Picked Up During Second Beautify Goleta Event
The City of Goleta held its second city-wide Beautify Goleta community cleanup on Saturday and 75 volunteers collected 673 pounds of trash.
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Santa Barbara Police Department Promotes Three Officers
The Santa Barbara Police Department announced the promotion of three sworn law enforcement officers.
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Public Hearings on Highway 101 Congestion from Carpinteria to Santa Barbara
An updated congestion relief draft plan for the U.S. 101 in the south coast adds local bike, pedestrian, bus, and zero emission vehicle improvements to several existing multimodal enhancements that are part of the U.S. 101 Carpinteria to Santa Barbara project.
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Sheriff Brown and Community Leaders Launch Project Opioid Santa Barbara County
One Wednesday, Sheriff Brown and Santa Barbara County community leaders announced the launch of Project Opioid Santa Barbara County.
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DUI Checkpoint in Goleta on Friday
The Goleta Police Department is planning a DUI checkpoint within the city limits of Goleta on Friday.
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2022 High Fire Season Preparedness and Response Levels
The Santa Barbara County Fire Department, in conjunction with all other local fire jurisdictions, will declare the beginning of the 2022 High Fire Season for all areas of Santa Barbara County on May 20.
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Goleta's Single-Use Waste Ordinance Goes into Effect June 17
The City of Goleta now has an ordinance regulating single-use foodware accessories and standard condiments.
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Santa Barbara Citizens Independent Redistricting Commission Meets to Recommend Improvements to County’s Redistricting Process
The County of Santa Barbara Citizens Independent Redistricting Commission will finalize its recommendations for county redistricting process improvements at its virtual meeting on Monday.
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Goleta City Manager Michelle Greene’s Retirement Date Extended
Goleta City Manager Michelle Greene, who was set to retire on June 30, has agreed to stay on until September 1 to provide continued leadership to the organization during the ongoing recruitment and eventual appointment of a new City Manager.
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Goleta Discusses Community’s Internet Needs at Forum
City of Goleta Mayor Paula Perotte alongside several community leaders and stakeholders underscored the importance of broadband access on Monday during a Broadband Community Forum at the City Council Chambers.
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Three SBPD Officers Awarded the H. Thomas Guerry Award for Valor
The Santa Barbara Citizens Council on Crime selected three Santa Barbara Police Officers for the H. Thomas Guerry Award for valor after rescuing a man from a burning building.