Public News

Lompoc Firefighters responded to a structure fire in the 400 block on North M Street early Tuesday morning.

Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Detectives have arrested a Goleta man for attempted murder following a stabbing on S. Kellogg Avenue on Tuesday.

The Santa Barbara County Fire Department reports residents may smell gas in Goleta and Santa Barbara this week.

Montecito Water District and Montecito Sanitary District Strategic Planning Committees met jointly last month for updates on two collaborative projects that are being co-funded by both agencies.

The Santa Barbara Harbor Commissioner reports an update to the recent formation of the subcommittee on cruise ships.

[Update]: The San Luis Obispo Sheriff's Office announced a missing woman was found safely in Northern California.

The Santa Barbara Police Department will conduct a driving under the influence checkpoint Thursday, from 6 pm to 2 am at an undisclosed location. 

Los Padres National Forest officials are seeking public comments on a proposal to remove three artificial lakes as part of a restoration project within the Rose Valley Creek watershed on the Ojai Ranger District.

The Santa Barbara County Public Works Department has been recognized with an Achievement Award from the National Association of Counties.

Santa Barbara County is providing an update on how its addressing the housing crisis.

Firefighters representing seven departments across Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties came together Tuesday to prepare for high fire season by participating in an annual Wildland Urban Interface drill.

A Lompoc man was arrested Sunday night for being in possession of methamphetamine and for stealing a trunk full of avocados from a Goleta farm.

Sheriff’s Detectives from the Compliance Response Team have arrested a wanted Santa Maria man after he fired a single round from a firearm while attempting to flee.

Planning Commission to Consider Housing Element on May 9

The Montecito Groundwater Basin Groundwater Sustainability Agency invites the public to attend its quarterly Board Meeting on Wednesday, May 11 at 9:30am.

Santa Maria Police responded to a rollover traffic collision on Highway 135 early Sunday that resulted in a major injury.

The Santa Maria Police Department is investigating two separate shootings that left two people injured on Saturday.

The Housing Authority of the City of Santa Barbara announces a limited waitlist opening for its Section 8 Voucher Program.

Drivers will soon be able to pay for downtown Santa Barbara parking spots on their phones starting Monday, May 9.

Countywide electric bicycle giveaway introduced at the 13th annual National Bike Month celebration along with 15 in-person events in the South Coast aimed to increase enthusiasm for bicycling among kids, families, adults, and employers

Wildfire Smoke Clean Air Centers for Vulnerable Populations Incentive Pilot Program Accepting Applications through June 30

On Thursday, detectives from the Sheriff’s Office Cannabis Compliance Team concluded a proactive investigation into a subject selling marijuana illegally in Orcutt and the surrounding area

There has been a rise in the number of vehicles that are being reported stolen in the city of Oxnard. Between January and April of this year, 186 vehicles have been reported stolen

The Santa Barbara County Fire Safe Council is hosting their Wildfire Preparedness Exhibition this weekend, May 6th-8th.

May is National Bicycle Safety Month, and the Santa Barbara Police Department reminds drivers to follow the speed limit and look out for people on bike rides.

The Santa Barbara County Fire Department reports it's a permissible burn day and that is causing smoke in the Santa Ynez Valley.

Downtown De La Vina Street Safe Crosswalks and Buffered Bike Lanes and the Eastside Community Paseos Project Begins Construction

Santa Barbara County Jury Commissioner extends the deadline for applying to serve on the 2022-2023 Santa Barbara County Civil Grand Jury to May 13, 2022.

The Santa Barbara Fire Department is conducting a study to determine the types of calls and risks we encounter, including the adequacy of the Fire Department to meet those needs.

130 Drivers Cited in April for Violating Hands-Free Cell Phone Law