Public News

Assemblymember Steve Bennett announced his legislation to help local wineries and breweries was signed by Gov. Newsom on Friday.

In light of a recent Supreme Court decision, the Lompoc Chief of Police announces an update to the concealed carry weapon policy.

The Santa Barbara County Fire Department has tentatively scheduled a one-day Prescribed Burn at UCSB Lagoon near Campus Point with a targeted burn window of the week of September 12. 

The City of Santa Barbara's Creek Division celebrates the 15th anniversary of Arroyo Burro Estuary's completion.

Santa Barbara City's Architectural Historian, Nicole Hernandez, was honored with the John Pitman Memorial Award for Historic Preservation Work.

Sheriff’s detectives are investigating a reported robbery and kidnapping that occurred on Tuesday in the 4900-block of Carpinteria Avenue.

The City of Santa Barbara collected $3.97 million in transient occupancy taxes for July 2022, about 19.5% above projections.

County aims to resolve encampments along county highways and railroad tracks

Decommissioning Gets Underway on Monday, August 29

Starting in March 2021, Human Trafficking Investigators and FBI received information that sex and labor trafficking was taking place at several massage parlors and skin care businesses in Ventura County

The City of Santa Barbara seeks feedback on a draft ordinance that will guide its efforts in implementing a new civilian oversight system of the Police Department.

Rep. Salud Carbajal toured the Goleta Community Center to see improvement plans for the $3 million in federal funding he secured.

Montecito Water District helps customers avoid water waste with the “Find and Fix a Leak” Initiative

More than 500 People Attended Scenic Event at Lake Los Carneros Dam

Meet the City of Goleta's new Assistant Public Works Director, Luz “Nina” Buelna, who brings in extensive engineering experience.

Santa Maria Police issued 10 citations during a DUI checkpoint on Friday.

Deputies from the Isla Vista Foot Patrol station have arrested a Lompoc man for weapons charges and confiscated three un-serialized “ghost guns”. 

In support of the Active People, Healthy Nation℠ Initiative, Goleta City Councilmember Kyle Richards was selected to be part of the third class of the Champions Institute.

The Sheriff’s Office Training Bureau cadre has been partnering with local business and schools to offer active attacker training to their staff members. 

As the summer travel season wraps up, the Goleta Police Department reminds drivers to be responsible and never drive under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs.

Ventura County’s organized health system and three medical care providers have agreed to pay a total of $70.7 million to settle allegations that they broke federal and state laws by submitting false claims to Medi-Cal.

The Lompoc Police Department arrested a 67-year-old woman on suspicion of a felony hit and run with an injury.

After adapting to an evolved work environment due to the pandemic while maintaining public service, City offices have been and continue to be open for business.

The City of Goleta reports Measure A Funding will be used for construction projects aimed at improving bicycle and pedestrian access and safety. 

The Goleta Police Department will hold a DUI checkpoint on Friday, August 19, from 6:00 p.m. to 3:00 a.m. at an undisclosed location within the City of Goleta.

Santa Barbara Airport is proud to announce the newest amenity for a traveling parent in need of a private space to breastfeed or pump while utilizing our Terminal, a secure and private Lactation Pod.

Community input is part of an effort to accelerate the adoption of zero-emission vehicles, such as electric and hydrogen fuel cell vehicles throughout California’s Central Coast, including on or near the State Highway System, major freight corridors, and transit hubs. ​

Congressman Salud Carbajal joined President Joe Biden at the White House for the signing of the landmark veterans’ health benefit bill.

The Santa Maria Police Department is investigating the homicide of a 19-year-old male.

The Inflation Reduction Act is projected to reduce U.S. emissions by 40% by 2030, create thousands of new jobs, and lower health care and energy costs for Central Coast families