Public News

The investigation has resumed into the cause of the oil spill at Haskell's Beach on May 28, 2019.

Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Office is investigating the death of an inmate as an alleged suicide.

The City of Santa Barbara's plastic straw, stirrer, and cutlery ordinance ban is officially in effect. 

The National Weather Service has issued a wind advisory from Monday afternoon through Tuesday morning.

Ventura County Sheriff's Office identified and arrested the man making social media threats and insensitive posts about the first anniversary of the Borderline Bar and Grill shooting.

The Los Padres National Forest has increased fire restrictions through late autumn in response to increasing potential for a wildfire.

Santa Barbara County Grand Jury report suggests a recent suicide in County Jail could have been prevented.

The California State Lands Commission terminated four oil and gas leases in state waters directly offshore the City of Carpinteria in Santa Barbara County.

Santa Barbara Waterfront brightens the day and night with fireworks, music, food, and more on the Fourth of July.

The Santa Barbara MTD will start a complete renovation of the Downtown Transit Center starting next month with a public open house on July 2.

The Santa Barbara Police Department is warning residents of scam calls that are using local area codes.

Santa Barbara Sheriff's Office arrested a suspected thief in Orcutt early Thursday morning.

In observance of National HIV Testing Day on June 27, the Santa Barbara County Public Health is raising awareness about the importance of HIV testing and early diagnosis of HIV.

The Santa Barbara Police Department Property Crimes Unit is looking for assistance in identifying a female subject that was seen depositing a stolen check in Redondo Beach.

In an effort to help reunite lost pets with their owners, Santa Barbara County Animal Services is waiving all impound fees through July 6.

Santa Maria Police are investigating a shooting that occurred on the 900 block of south Russell leaving two victims.

The Montecito Fire Protection District Board of Directors appointed Kevin Taylor as the next Fire Chief of the Montecito Fire Department.

The City of Santa Barbara shares a video showing how the Public Works Department is investing in infrastructure.

The Santa Barbara Police Department is asking for help identifying a suspect accused of stealing and depositing a check.

The City of Santa Barbara celebrated the completion of its new commercial industrial development on Airport property with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Monday.

[Update]: Santa Maria Police Detectives have released the identities of the five people who died in a suspected murder-suicide.

The City of Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation Department opened a new off-leash dog area at MacKenzie Park as of Monday.

The Santa Barbara County Sheriff Office has seized 20 tons of illegal cannabis and eradicated approximately 350,000 cannabis plants outside Buellton.

The Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office is proud to introduce the newest member of their K9 team, Chop.

Here are the transient occupancy tax results for the city of Santa Barbara and a table to break it down by month.

A female subject involved in multiple grand thefts from retailers in Santa Barbara needs to be identified for the Property Crimes Unit and asks for your help.

Assistance League of Santa Barbara Awards Scholarships to two new awardees and eight returning awardees.

Award Recognizes Collaborative Effort to Prevent and Reduce Incarceration of Individuals with Mental Illness and Substance Abuse Disorders.

City of Goleta Enters into $1 per Year Lease with Foodbank of Santa Barbara County

Santa Maria Police Officers were dispatched to a report of a strong armed robbery at about 6:43 pm on Monday, June 17.