Public News

Solvang City Council announces the appointment of Solvang's new interim City Attorney and Special City Auditor.

The County of Santa Barbara Probation Department received a 4-year $795,000 Youth Reinvestment Grant on Friday, June 14.

The Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office is pleased to announce the graduation of 13 Sheriff’s Custody Deputies and one independent Custody Deputy.

The suspects involved in the burglary on Del Playa in Isla Vista on June 15 have been apprehended. 

[Update] The search for 68-year-old resident Robert Brusstar has been suspended given pending leads. 

The City of Santa Barbara would like to remind the community that throwing and leaving confetti, sequins, and glitter on the ground is littering.​

Santa Maria Police Detectives are conducting a stabbing investigation after SMPD Officers were dispatched to Marian Hospital on Sunday, June 16. 

Santa Maria Police Detectives are investigating a shooting that took place on Saturday, June 15, at about 10:00pm.

Nestled between the Santa Ynez Mountains and the Channel Islands is an incredible place that is home to the largest animals ever to have roamed the earth. 

[Update]: The missing child has been found.

Community refused to furnish alcohol to minor decoy during ABC sting operations.

The finale of National Bike Month on the south coast celebrates 10 years of CycleMAYnia.

The Santa Barbara County Grand Jury investigated mental health crisis of children and youth finding that more crisis respite facilities are needed.

The Santa Barbara County Grand Jury investigated railroad deaths finding that the majoritiy of fatalities occurred in two small stretches of track.

Santa Barbara MTD has announced a change to the routing of the Downtown Shuttle that serves the Downtown State Street corridor.​

The Santa Barbara County District Attorney announced a Lompoc woman has been charged with murder in connection with the June 5 death of Eldri Terese Jauch.

The Sheriff's Cannabis Compliance Team seized over 3,000 pounds of illegal cannabis from a coastline site near Goleta on June 10.

[Update]: An edhat reader posted pictures of the Vandenberg Air Force Base's launch of a SpaceX Falcon 9 on Wednesday morning.

The Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office welcomed 24 new employees today, June 10, 2019, at a ceremony held at Earl’s Place at the Earl Warren Showgrounds.

Consumers should NOT eat Kirkland Signature Brand Three Berry Blend in 4 lb bags & Kroger “Private Selection” frozen blackberries due to potential Hepatitis A contamination.

The Montecito Water District (MWD) released their report of 2018. The general manager released a statement concerning the Thomas Fire and the rains that came after. 

An 18-year-old will face life in state prison after being found guilty of attempted first degree murder, assault with a deadly weapon, and other charges.

The Santa Barbara Police Department is hosting an Anonymous Gun Buyback at the Earl Warren Showgrounds on Saturday.

[Update]: A missing person was found by neighbors.

The City of Goleta was recently awarded $3.9 million in funding for the Monarch Butterfly Habitat Management Plan.

Leonel Adrian Torres will face 15 years to life in prison due to being found guilty of a 2nd-degree murder that occurred in Guadalupe in 2008.

Santa Barbara Police will take part in a bicycle and pedestrian safety enforcement operation on Tuesday.

The Santa Barbara County Grand Jury investigated the condition and management of the county's main jail including a recent death and contraband.

The Alzheimer's Association and 805Help were named as local nonprofits of the year by Senator Jackson and Assemblymember Limon.

Celebrate World Oceans Day by protecting the big blue sea with a few handy tips from Heal the Ocean.