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Jonny D. Wallis Neighborhood Park Recognized as 2019 Project of the Year
Jonny D. Wallis Neighborhood Park in Old Town Goleta won the American Public Works Association 2019 Project of the Year.
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Wall Heater Causes Early Morning Apartment Fire
Firefighters responded to an early morning fire in a downtown Santa Barbara apartment on Friday.
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Public Health Receives Award to Advance Behavioral Health Services
The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department received approval by the California Department of Health Care Services and CenCal Health for expanded Behavioral Health Integration in its Health Care Centers.
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Goleta Launches Local Shopping Campaign
The City of Goleta has launched a "Goodland Good Shopping" campaign to promote buying local this holiday season and beyond.
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Clean Energy Coming to Goleta in 2021: FAQ’s and Survey
Beginning in October 2021, Central Coast Community Energy will be sourcing electricity from clean and renewable sources on behalf of all electricity customers in the Goleta, Carpinteria and unincorporated Southern Santa Barbara County.
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Be Safe and Take a Sober Ride Home this Thanksgiving Holiday
Over the Thanksgiving holiday, the Santa Barbara County Probation Department encourages drivers to arrive at their destinations safely by not driving impaired.
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Increase in Local Canine Respiratory Disease and Parvovirus
Santa Barbara County Animal Services has noted a recent uptick of cases of canine respiratory disease and parvovirus infection in the Santa Maria area.
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Police Searching for Harbor Burglar
The Santa Barbara Police Department is searching for an intoxicated man who broke into a Harbor business and caused several thousand dollars of damage before sleeping for the night.
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Expanded COVID-19 Testing Days at the Goleta Valley Community Center
The State-operated COVID-19 testing site at the Goleta Valley Community Center has added a fifth day of testing.
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County Launches Climate Initiative to Engage Community
The County of Santa Barbara is announcing the launch of the One Climate Initiative to engage the public on a broad range of efforts that will reduce carbon emissions, prepare for increased climate impacts and improve community quality of life.
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Goleta’s First Creek and Watershed Management Plan Adopted by City Council
The City of Goleta has its first ever Creek and Watershed Management Plan following the city council's unanimous adoption of the plan last week.
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District Attorney Joyce Dudley Reappointed Chair of POST
Governor Gavin Newsom announced The Honorable Joyce E. Dudley was reappointed Chair of the Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training, where she has served as Chair since 2016.
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Slow the Fast Down: Public Encouraged to Follow Speed Limit
A new statewide initiative encourages drivers to “slow the fast down” and understand the dangers of speeding.
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Common Holiday Foods Toxic to Pets
The Santa Barbara Humane Society provides a list of common holiday foods which could prove toxic to pets.
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Santa Barbara High VADA Program Receives $2.2M Grant for New Building
The Visual Arts & Design Academy at Santa Barbara High School has been awarded $2.2 million towards the construction of a new building optimized for the specialized education and training offered by VADA.
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Fire Department Warns of Winter Fire Safety
The Santa Barbara County Fire Department reminds residents of fire safety during the colder winter months.
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Call for Community Members to Explore a Civilian Police Review System
Interested in helping the City guide the creation of a civilian police review system to ensure transparency and accountability within the Police Department?
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Old Town Sidewalk Improvement Project to Finish Next Week
The final construction work resumes on the Old Town Sidewalk Improvement Project which is scheduled to be completed before Thanksgiving.
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County Animal Services Temporarily Closes Lompoc Shelter
County Animal Services made the decision to concentrate staffing and animal care at the two shelters in Santa Maria and Santa Barbara and temporarily close the Lompoc facility.
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Santa Barbara Police Warn of Increased Vehicle Burglaries
The Santa Barbara Police Department reports an increase in vehicle burglaries, especially at Hendry's Beach and other beachfront and trailhead areas.
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Self-Certification of Grading for Hillside Parcels
The Santa Barbara City Council adopted grading regulations that are focused on improving the accuracy of land grading operations in hillside neighborhoods.
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Ellwood Onshore Oil Trucking to Start Friday
One or two truck per day will be removing oil from the Ellwood Onshore Facility and trucking onto Highway 101 starting Friday.
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Carbajal Chosen to Negotiate Final Defense Spending Bill
Rep. Salud Carbajal was named a conferee for the National Defense Authorization Act where he will play a role in resolving differences between the Senate and House NDAA bills to form one final piece of legislation.
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Santa Barbara City Fire Department Operations Chief Retires
The Santa Barbara City Fire Department announced the retirement of Operations Division Chief Lee Waldron after serving for 36 years in the fire service.
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Lompoc Police Document Increased Gun and Gang Arrests
The Lompoc Police Department reports a timeline of recent gun and gang-related arrests within the past month and a half.
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County Public Defender's Office Awarded Fellowship to Create Mobil App
Santa Barbara County Public Defender’s Office has been selected to partner with Code for America’s Fellowship Program to facilitate the creation of a mobile app.
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Goleta Seeking Feedback on Homelessness Plan
The City of Goleta’s first comprehensive Homelessness Strategic Plan is now available for a 30-day public comment period prior to final adoption by City Council.
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County Successfully Houses 52 Homeless Youth
Santa Barbara County met its goals during the 100-day challenge to house homeless youth and young adults.
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Attempted Murder Suspect Apprehended
[Update]: The Santa Maria Police Department is seeking help in locating an attempted homicide and carjacking suspect.
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Haskell's Beach Hazards Removal Activity Begins
The California State Lands Commission contractor commences work to remove remnant oil and gas operation pipelines that currently protrude outward from the coastal bluffs at Haskell’s Beach.