Public News

The City of Goleta announces its Sustainability Manager, Cindy Moore, has retired after nearly 19 years of service.

Ballots were mailed to all the 115 parcel property owners in the proposed Coast Village Community Benefit Improvement District to determine whether to form the property assessment district.

A suspect believed to be involved in a Santa Maria shooting this past January was recently arrested in San Luis Obispo County for an outstanding warrant.

A prescribed burn project near Painted Cave is expected to continue this week.

Sheriff's Deputies conducting a traffic enforcement stop discovered a passenger in the vehicle actively overdosing and was able to administer naloxone to the passenger, saving his life.

The Superior Court is actively seeking volunteers for the fiscal year 2022-2023 Civil Grand Jury.

Santa Barbara County will hold public budget workshops next week to address funding for homelessness, climate change, and more.

The District Attorney announced a settled civil action against Summerland Market, Inc. for environmental violations.

The City of Goleta approved its first Historic Preservation and Archaeological and Tribal Cultural Regulations, Historic Resources Inventory, and Goleta Landmark Designated Sites and Structures.

Santa Barbara City staff will consider proposed changes to the City’s municipal code that addresses dogs that have exhibited dangerous or vicious behavior.

Public agencies release a joint statement on their responses to the Deltopia event in Isla Vista that resulted in thirteen people being transported to local hospitals.

The Santa Barbara Police will be having extra officers on patrol to conduct an enforcement operation focused on drivers suspected of violating the hands-free cell phone law.

Electric vehicle drivers visiting Lompoc can now “drive on sunshine” by using solar-powered charging stations at Lompoc Valley Medical Center.

Santa Barbara residents and businesses will see an electricity rate increase on their April bills in response to energy market changes, SoCal Edison’s energy storage measures to support grid reliability, and wildfire risk reduction.

The Santa Barbara County Water Agency and participating local water providers are pleased to announce the opening of applications for the 2022WaterWise Garden Recognition Contest.

The Santa Barbara City Council approved a proposal to forgive outstanding fines and fees on library accounts in order to facilitate the transition to a new catalog and welcome patrons back to the Library.

Santa Barbara Airport's direct service to Chicago and Sacramento is coming back this summer as well as an increased capacity to other locations.

What’s the story with our yard waste and food scraps?

The Santa Barbara County Registrar of Voters office is seeking volunteers to serve as poll workers for the June 7 Statewide Direct Primary Election.

Santa Maria Police are investigating a shooting that took place in the 600 block of S. Pine Street on Saturday night.

The Santa Barbara District Attorney has charged an 18-year-old with the murder of Maurilio Delacruz in Lompoc last month.

The FAA Runway Safety Team recently visited the Santa Barbara Airport and put together a short video to assist pilots to be prepared for specific hazards and hot spots.

This month, 2.6 miles of sewer pipe will be rehabilitated within the City of Santa Barbara.

[Update]: The Santa Maria Police Department announced a  missing juvenile was safely located.

The Goleta Police Department Traffic Unit issued 22 traffic citations for a variety of violations made by drivers, bicyclists and pedestrians during a safety operation on Tuesday.

Santa Barbara City announces 65 new bicycle share docks will be installed in the coming weeks.

Santa Barbara County Community Services Department announces Isla Vista beaches will be closed due to the potential for a large event commonly known as “Deltopia.”

On March 31, the Santa Barbara Department will conduct a driving under the influence checkpoint from 6 pm to 2 am at an undisclosed location.

[Update]: A prescribed pile burn project near Painted Cave and the San Marcos Trout Club will continue Thursday.

A motorcyclist was seriously injured in a collision with an SUV on Santa Barbara's Eastside on Wednesday afternoon.