Public News

The Santa Barbara County Fire Department announced the recent installation and implementation of a new GPS-based traffic control system that will improve response times and increase public safety. 

Starting today there will be temporary traffic control and striping changes along Las Positas Road between Modoc Road and Cliff Drive

The National Weather Service has issued a High Surf and Coastal Flood Advisory for the southern Santa Barbara coastline through Monday morning.   

Santa Barbara Police arrested two men armed with handguns Thursday night after a premise check of a convenience store in the 400 block of North Milpas.

Ventura County Sheriff's Office arrested a 22-year-old Piru woman who is wanted for a public assault of a teenager that was captured on video in New York City.

Los Padres National Forest officials announced that the Forest Order prohibiting recreational shooting except in permitted gun ranges has been extended until June 30, 2021.

[Update]: The Santa Maria Police Department has arrested a suspect involving in a homicide that took place on Saturday.

Santa Barbara County Search & Rescue responded to reports of an injured hiker on Cold Spring Trail Wednesday afternoon.

Santa Maria Police arrested a suspect with a loaded firearm and narcotics.

The City of Santa Barbara named nine honorees for the 2020 Spirit of Service Awards that represent the best of our community.

Union Pacific will be replacing rail along various stretches of the railroad tracks in Oxnard, Ventura, Carpinteria, Goleta, and Santa Barbara, California.

Santa Barbara Police are investigating shots fired in downtown Santa Barbara as a DUI driver crashed into a patrol vehicle. 

Tree maintenance work at Stow Grove Park is scheduled to begin this month.

The Cathedral Oaks Road Settlement Repair Project is scheduled to begin construction on Tuesday

From January 1st to February 13th, the Goleta and Santa Ynez Valley Libraries will host a six-week Winter Reading Challenge for children, teens and adults to start off the bright new year.

The Montecito Fire Department rescued an overheated hiker on Romero Trail on Wednesday.

The Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Office is investigating a shooting in Guadalupe where one victim has died.

The California Small Business COVID-19 Relief Program is now open for applications to small businesses and non-profits for grants up to $25,000.

The City of Solvang has officially announced the cancelation of this holiday season’s long-standing tradition of the Solvang Christmas Tree Burn.

Two 4,000-pound deliveries arrived earlier this fall with the third making a splash on December 15, just in time for safe outdoor recreation over the holiday season.

Rep. Salud Carbajal and colleagues demand the Trump administration withdrawals any new oil and gas leases off the Central Coast.

With the current rainfall in the forecast, the Santa Barbara County Environmental Health Services Division reminds residents about health issues associated with storm water runoff.

In anticipation of the approaching inclement weather, the Santa Barbara County Fire Department offers tips to help keep you and your passengers safe while driving on wet roads.

Santa Maria Police are investigating a shooting that took place on Saturday evening.

Santa Barbara Police are searching for an at-risk missing adult.

This holiday season, the Goleta Police Department wants to remind the public about the importance of being safe and sober when you are driving.

The Santa Maria Police Department seized four handguns and narcotics during a search warrant.

On Tuesday, the Santa Maria Police Department Detective Bureau and Special Enforcement Team made an arrest in the murder of 20-year-old Kevin Nunez-Escamilla.

Santa Maria Police are seeking the public's assistance to identify an attempted kidnapping suspect.

District Attorney Joyce E. Dudley announced a civil settlement was reached with an Isla Vista property owner and management company to resolve consumer protection claims.