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County Probation Launches Prison to Employment Program
Earlier this month the Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors approved a contract to provide employment development and subsidized employment services to justice-involved individuals on probation.
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Deadline to Register to Vote is THIS Monday, October 19
Santa Barbara County reminds residents the deadline to register to vote is this Monday, October 19.
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Tax Results for the City of Santa Barbara
The City of Santa Barbara collected 33.2% less in transient occupancy taxes for August 2020.
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Suspect in Stolen Vehicle Arrested After Pursuit Along Highway 1
[Update]: After a high-speed pursuit, deputies arrested a suspect in a stolen vehicle who is believed to have been involved in additional crimes in Lompoc and Guadalupe.
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Suspected Cannabis Dealer Apprehended During Traffic Stop
A Santa Maria man on parole was arrested during a traffic stop for possession of cannabis products for the purpose of sale without a valid license.
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Lawmakers Applaud Decision to Keep Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary on Nomination List
Rep. Salud Carbajal and Sen. Feinstein applauded National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration on their decision to keep the Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary on the nomination list for designation as a marine sanctuary.
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Public Urged to Use Official County Election Ballot Drop Boxes
[Update]: Santa Barbara County Elections is responding to recent reports of groups promoting unofficial ballot drop boxes not affiliated with Santa Barbara County Elections.
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Last Chance to Complete Census, Deadline Moved to Thursday
Following a Supreme Court ruling, the 2020 Census response deadline which had been extended to October 31, is now over on Thursday.
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Lompoc Police Searching for Bank Robber
The Lompoc Police Department is searching for a person who robbed Coast Hills Federal Credit Union on Tuesday morning.
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Seven Year Old Dies in Lompoc Car Collision
The Lompoc Police Department report a 7-year-old child died in a traffic collision on West Pine Ave on Monday.
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Santa Barbara School Board Votes for Hybrid Learning in January
The Santa Barbara Unified School Board voted to implement hybrid learning model for all students on January 19, 2021.
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Scam for Gas and Electric Utility Customers
A recent scam lures unsuspecting customers to divulge sensitive information and pay fake gas and electric bills.
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City of Goleta Honored for Efforts to Create a More Sustainable Community
The Institute for Local Government and the Statewide Energy Efficiency Collaborative honored the City of Goleta for its efforts to save energy and adopt policies and practices that support a more sustainable and vibrant community.
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New Animals Services Director Announced
The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department announced that Angela Walters Yates has been hired as the Animal Services Director for the County of Santa Barbara.
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Bohnett Park Renovation and Storm Water Treatment Project to Begin
Bohnett Park is scheduled to close beginning Thursday, October 15 for the construction of park improvement and storm water treatment project.
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City Playgrounds and Skate Park Now Open
The City of Goleta is pleased to announce the re-opening of our playgrounds, skate park, and fitness stations to the community after being closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Two Santa Barbara Men Arrested on Narcotics Charges
The Ventura County Sheriff's Office arrested two Santa Barbara men for narcotics sales in Ojai.
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County Sheriff-Fire Air Support Unit Introduces Copter 964
The Santa Barbara County Sheriff-Fire Air Support Unit announced the arrival of Copter 964, a 2004 Sikorsky HH-60L “Firehawk” helicopter.
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Santa Ynez River Estuary Remains Closed
Santa Barbara County reminds the public that contrary to what has been posted on social media, there is currently no public access to the Santa Ynez River Estuary at County Ocean Beach Park, located 13 miles west of Lompoc.
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Goleta City Council Make Changes to Evictions and Foreclosures Moratoria
On Tuesday the Goleta City Council voted to update Goleta’s moratoria on residential and commercial evictions and foreclosures to comply with the state’s new legislation.
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Santa Barbara City Invites Public Participation During October Water Vision Month
The City of Santa Barbara is developing a comprehensive water supply plan, called Water Vision Santa Barbara to help deliver a reliable, resilient, cost-effective, and environmentally safe water supply.
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State Bill to Close Race and Gender Pay Gap Signed Into Law
Senator Hannah-Beth Jackson's law to close the race and gender pay gap was signed into law by Governor Newsom last week.
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Suspect Arrested for Attempted Murder and Violent Sex Crimes
A Goleta man was arrested last week for attempted murder and violent sex crimes in the 5400 block of Hollister Ave.
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Governor Signs Bill Protecting College Student Survivors of Sexual Assault
Governor Newsom signed Sen. Hannah-Beth Jackson's bill ensuring the civil rights of college student survivors of sexual assault.
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Goleta Issues Community Video Message
The City of Goleta shares a video message on how to stay connected and informed during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Free Flu Shot Drive-Up Events
The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department in collaboration with Sansum Clinic, Allan Hancock College, and the Medical Reserve Corps is hosting drive-up free flu shot events in October.
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Invasive Aedes Mosquito Found in Santa Barbara County for the First Time
The Mosquito and Vector Management District of Santa Barbara County has confirmed the presence of the non-native Aedes aegypti mosquito in Santa Barbara County.
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Two Narcan Resuscitations in One Night
Sheriff's Deputies resuscitated two overdose patients at two separate locations less than an hour apart Friday morning.
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Air Quality Alert for Santa Barbara County
The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department and the Santa Barbara County Air Pollution Control District issued an Air Quality Alert for Santa Barbara County to be in effect until conditions improve.
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Public Health Officials Urge Residents to Get a Flu Shot
Santa Barbara County Public Health Officials urge residents to get a flu shot as flu season begins.