Public News

Santa Barbara Airport will honor veterans this Memorial Day weekend by placing wreaths at the two distinctive World War II Memorials in honor of the men and women who died while serving in the United States Armed Forces.

One person was arrested and cited for serving an alcoholic beverage to a minor during a Santa Maria Police Minor Decoy Operation.

Los Padres National Forest officials announced the lifting of the Thomas Fire closure order that has been in effect since Dec. 10, 2017.

California Transportation Commission unanimously voted to fully fund SBCAG & Caltrans’ $184 million SB1 state grant application for the 101 HOV Project.

Animal Services would like to encourage and remind all pet owners to take a few moments today to ensure that pet’s vaccinations, including rabies, are up to date and kept current. 

Voters who missed Monday's Deadline may still be able to cast their ballot in the June 5th Primary.

Help keep City streets clean by anonymously reporting abandoned shopping carts.

The community is invited to the Hollister Kellogg Park groundbreaking with City Council and staff on Tuesday, May 29.

Santa Barbara County District Attorney's Office has released their report of the officer-involved shooting death of an Orcutt man in August 2017.

District Attorney Joyce E. Dudley announced Governor Brown has extended the emergency period applicable to the crime of price gouging to December 4, 2018.

The Sheriff’s Office has received a number of reports this past month of catalytic converter thefts.

Three men, two from Santa Paula, were indicted in an immigration fraud scheme that exploited immigrant farmworkers by charging prohibited fees for visas and living expenses.

Santa Barbara Police arrested two men for a number of felonies and gang enhancements.

A man was arrested last week for hiding in a downtown parking garage elevator with a knife.

A Coast Guard helicopter and boat crew located and rescued two men in the vicinity of Anacapa Island, Wednesday evening.

Santa Barbara County MED-Project has installed kiosks at 18 locations throughout Santa Barbara County for safe disposal of medication.

Did you know that 85 of the City of Santa Barbara's 118 traffic signalized intersections are synchronized? 

A transient was arrested following a lockdown at Ellwood Elementary School in Goleta on Wednesday morning.

A shoplifting suspect injured a Sheriff’s Motor Unit while fleeing the scene and was apprehended by deputies.

Four male teenagers were arrested in Santa Maria for alleged residential burglaries.

A convicted child molester was sentenced 62 years to life in prison on Tuesday.

Santa Barbara Sheriff's Office is holding a blood drive this Thursday at their headquarters.

The deadline to register to vote is Monday, May 21 to be eligible to vote in the June 5, 2018 Statewide Direct Primary Election.

Santa Barbara Police report 260 firearms were traded for gift cards during an anonymous gun buyback event on Saturday.

[Update]: Santa Maria Police have safely located two children reported missing.

The Santa Maria Police Department is looking for a wanted felon in violation of probation.

The Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office is pleased to announced Deputy Jaycee Hunter was selected as the new School Resource Deputy for San Marcos High School.

In order to re-open Goleta Beach County Park ocean waters to the community, the County of Santa Barbara has retained a professional firm for assistance.

Santa Barbara Sheriff's Detectives intercepted a drug smuggling panga and arrested 18 suspects early Saturday morning.

District Attorneys throughout California met in Santa Barbara today to discuss their charges against the alleged Golden State Killer.