Public News

The City of Santa Barbara collected approximately $1.76 million in transient occupancy taxes for October 2019, which is 8.1% above September of last year

The Santa Barbara County MED-Project collected approximately 9,000 pounds of unused medication during 2018.

The Santa Barbara Police warns residents about an increase in stolen vehicles and holiday packages.

A 58-year-old Camarillo man was arrested for stabbing a victim on Ward Drive in Goleta Monday evening.

The Santa Barbara Police Department reminds motorists to keep an eye out for wildlife on local roads.

The Wilderness Land Trust has transferred 800 acres to the Los Padres National Forest.

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recognized the Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians and Chumash Casino Resort for its outstanding efforts in recycling, food recovery and moving toward Zero Waste. 

Beginning Monday, the Goleta Sanitary District will be replacing a sewer line on Hollister Avenue within City of Santa Barbara jurisdiction

The Santa Barbara County Public Defender’s Office is accepting donations for those experiencing homelessness.

The Goleta Police Department was awarded a traffic education and enforcement grant from the Office of Traffic Safety.

The City of Goleta moves planning meeting to discuss the development of the new multi-modal train station.

The Santa Barbara County Fire Department was awarded a grant to buy new emergency response equipment.

The Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Special Investigations Unit served a narcotics search warrant in Lompoc that resulted in two arrests.

Rep. Carbajal questioned members of the U.S. Coast Guard and NTSB on safety regulations and next steps related to the Conception boat fire.

The Santa Barbara Police Department has been awarded a Traffic Education and Enforcement Grant from the Office of Traffic Safety.

[Update]: Prescribed burn near Los Alamos jumped containment lines and burned an additional 10-20 acres on Tuesday. 

Los Padres National Forest officials announced that Extreme Fire Danger fire restrictions will go into effect immediately and remain in effect through December 31, 2019

[Update]: San Luis Obispo County Sheriff's Office have safely located the missing Paso Robles man.

The Garden Club of Santa Barbara and the City of Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation Department will celebrate the planting of five olive trees at Mission Historical Park.

The City of Goleta is pleased to report that escrow closed on November 7 on the City’s purchase of the current City Hall building and surrounding property located at 130 Cremona Drive.

The Santa Barbara County Public Works Department and nine schools in the Goleta Union School District have successfully implemented food share and food scraps composting programs.

The City of Goleta has released a report on the first-ever comprehensive Homelessness Strategic Plan meeting.

The Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Office made six arrests and issued 49 citations during Halloween in Isla Vista.

The Santa Barbara Fire Department is once again participating in the annual Holiday toy and food drive benefiting Toys for Tots by collecting toys and non-perishable food at each of their eight Fire Stations.

The USDA has recalled over 2 million pounds of chicken from Simmons Prepared Foods that may contain metal.

Survivors of the Thomas Fire and 1/9 Debris Flow are encouraged to take a new California State Survey by January 3.

Santa Barbara insurance agent Mark Lynch was arrested this week after allegedly leaving a client uninsured during the 1/9 Debris Flow an embezzling from clients.

[Update]: The suspect from a Monday morning shooting in Santa Maria has reportedly died due to injuries.

The City of Goleta embarks on a homelessness strategic plan and seek's the community's input.

A prescribed burn of approximately 80 acres of sage scrub and chaparral will take place Wednesday on Righetti Ranch.