Public News

Santa Barbara City firefighters responded to a single-vehicle rollover collision on Highway 101 near the Carrillo off-ramp last week.

Santa Barbara County Animal Services will welcome 22 adoptable dogs from El Paso on Saturday that were affected by Storm Uri.

The Goleta City Council recently approved the purchase of Santa Barbara County’s first EV ARC 2020, acting on its commitment to being a green and sustainable community.

The City of Santa Barbara received 12.6% less in sales tax and 68% less in transient occupancy tax compared to last year.

A barge is anchored off East Beach to help with work being performed on the City of Santa Barbara's desalination plant.

The Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Office recovered two stolen vehicles and arrested seven suspects.

The Santa Barbara Police Department is alerting citizens of an increase in vehicle burglaries in popular areas and purse thefts while grocery shopping.

A Santa Barbara man was sentenced to over 19 years in State Prison after pleading guilty to numerous felony counts including assault on a police officer, DUI, and narcotics possession.

Santa Barbara City Administrator Paul Casey swore in Interim Chief of Police Bernard Melekian as a formal transition for him to the lead the Police Department.

Santa Barbara wants to partner with the community to reach carbon neutrality by 2035 and will host two virtual community brainstorming session.

SBCAG launches new program for local residents and commuters to try out various models of electric bikes for free as a measure to reduce traffic and air pollution in Santa Barbara County.

Ever wonder where the water goes after you flush the toilet? El Estero Water Resource Center works to enhance the City of Santa Barbara's quality of life.

The Behavioral Wellness Commission is reaching out to our transitional aged youth to encourage their involvement in raising awareness of behavioral health support services and destigmatizing mental health issues

Last week, Rep. Salud Carbajal held a ceremony recognizing local veterans advocate Robert “Bob” Handy for his work on behalf of Central Coast veterans.

The Santa Barbara County Sheriff Office released their crime statistics for 2020 comparing crime rates to previous years.

Four California District Attorneys jointly settled a consumer-protection action against Best Buy Stores centered on its pricing accuracy and return policy.

The City of Santa Barbara has expanded their on-demand permitting process for additional services.

The Cathedral Oaks Road Pavement and Sidewalk Repair Project will begin construction on Monday.

Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Office is reporting the death of an inmate on Friday afternoon.

The Montecito Fire Department will begin its annual Neighborhood Fire Prevention Project on Monday.

This week the Goleta City Council authorized an additional $166,500 in COVID-19 relief funds for residents and small businesses.

SBCAG Director and Santa Barbara County Supervisor Gregg Hart will serve as Vice-Chair of the Los Angeles – San Diego – San Luis Obispo (LOSSAN) Rail Corridor Agency.

The City of Santa Barbara is seeking the public’s input to help develop new standards for multi-unit housing projects.

The Santa Barbara County Superior Court is actively seeking volunteers to serve on the Juvenile Justice/Delinquency Prevention Commission.

The City of Goleta formally kicks off the 2022 Electoral Districting Process at tonight's Public Engagement Commission.

A follow-up investigation to an online report has resulted in the arrest of a 31-year-old Santa Barbara man for mail theft and numerous other theft-related charges

SBCAG's upcoming board meeting includes consideration for 24,856 housing units as the final regional housing needs determination for local cities and county jurisdictions to plan to accommodate through 2031.

A series of pile burns near Figueroa Mountain and various other administrative sites on forest land is set to start this week, as conditions allow.

The Los Padres National Forest has tentatively scheduled a prescribed burn at Figueroa Mountain and various administrative sites on forest lands with a burn window of February 16 through April 30. 

The Goleta City Council honored long-time employee Vyto Adomaitis with a City Tile in honor of his almost 19 years of service to the City.