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[Update]: The USDA Forest Service Pacific Southwest Region has revised closure orders and fire prohibitions in California.

The Election Office announced ballots were mailed this week ahead of the county voter information guide which will arrive later this week.

The National Weather Service has declared a Red Flag Warning in effect from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 a.m. Thursday for the South Coast and mountains.

The City of Santa Barbara has installed 30 new charging stalls for electric vehicles in the Granada Garage.

The County of Santa Barbara is opening-up the cannabis retail storefront application process on Tuesday.

Santa Barbara County elections officials announced that more than 30 official ballot drop box locations will be available throughout the county for the upcoming November 3 Presidential General Election.

Santa Barbara Sheriff’s Office is teaming up with Vitalant and Earl Warren Showgrounds to host a blood drive at Earl’s Place at the Showgrounds on Wednesday.

From September 21st through October 5th the City of Santa Barbara Fire Department will be conducting fuels reduction at Skofield Park using sheep to graze overgrown vegetation.

Santa Barbara Police are searching for a missing 15-year-old that was last seen on Lou Dillon Lane Friday.

The Santa Barbara Police Department is asking for the public's help in locating an at-risk missing juvenile.

Santa Barbara County has moved up the random drawing of redistricting commissioners after 200 residents applied. 

Sheriff's Deputies are investigating an armed robbery that took place at the Casitas Plaza in Carpinteria on Wednesday.

The Santa Barbara Police Department arrested a suspect for assault with a deadly weapon.

Sheriff's Detectives arrested two suspects after recovering the remains of a victim from the lake of a golf course in Nipomo.

The Judges of the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Barbara, have elected Judge Pauline Maxwell as their incoming Assistant Presiding Judge for the term beginning January 2021.

Santa Barbara County District Attorney joins the California District Attorney's Association to oppose AB 3234 claiming it threatens public safety.

September 22 has been declared National Voter Registration Day. What better excuse to check your voter registration and make sure your residence and mailing address is accurate and up-to-date.

Santa Barbara Sheriff's Deputies arrested two men from Oceanside for drug possession in Isla Vista.

The Santa Maria Police Department is investigating a shooting in the 400 blok of E. Orange Street.

The County Departments of Housing and Community Development and Behavioral Wellness are partnering with the County Housing Authority to develop additional low-income housing in the City of Lompoc.

This year’s Creek Week is scheduled for September 19 – 26, an annual celebration of local treasures and an opportunity for community members to learn more about our local creeks, watersheds, and the ocean.

A repair project for a small portion of the San Jose Creek Channel is underway in the City of Goleta.

The Council of the City of Santa Barbara is inviting members of the community to apply to the City’s Community Formation Commission to advise on the creation of a civilian police review system for the Santa Barbara Police Department.

Nearly 200 residents of Santa Barbara County applied to serve as a commissioner on the County of Santa Barbara Citizens' Independent Redistricting Commission.

Governor Gavin Newsom today signed legislation ensuring millions more Californians can utilize Paid Family Leave benefits they pay for without the fear of job loss.

Due to the pandemic, all registered voters in the State of California will automatically receive a ballot in the mail around the beginning of October.

Construction began this week on the 2.6-mile multi-use path for bicyclists and pedestrians along Las Positas and Modoc Roads.

Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Deputies are investigating an armed robbery that took place at a 7-Eleven in Orcutt early Tuesday morning.

The Santa Barbara City Council voted unanimously to confirm the appointment of Keith DeMartini as the City’s Finance Director.

Santa Barbara Unified Superintendent Hilda Maldonado shares an update on school waivers, small cohorts, and COVID-19 testing.