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Santa Barbara Public Library Offers Expanded Access for Materials and Services
Over the last six months, Library staff have creatively adapted in order to offer services during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Construction Work Underway on Fairview Ave Sidewalk
The City of Goleta reports work is underway on the Fairview Ave and Highway 101 intersection sidewalk infill project.
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Air Quality Watch Due to Wildfire Smoke
An Air Quality Watch has been issued for Santa Barbara County due to wildfires across California producing heavy smoke pollution.
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Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Operation Planned for Sunday
The Santa Barbara Police Department will conduct a bicycle and pedestrian safety enforcement operation on Sunday from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm.
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California Coastal Commission Approves Goleta's Fire Station 10 Project
The California Coastal Commission approved the long-awaited Western Goleta Fire Station 10 project at its virtual video and teleconference meeting on Thursday.
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9/11 Virtual Remembrance Ceremony
The Santa Barbara County Fire Department is holding a virtual remembrance ceremony of September 11.
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Governor Approves Ellwood Butterfly Grove Grant Extension
Governor Newsom extended a $3.9 million grant for Goleta to complete improvements to the Ellwood Mesa Monarch Butterfly Grove.
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Goleta Business Ambassadors Visit More Than One Hundred Local Businesses
A group of Goleta Community Emergency Response Team members are busy in their new role as Goleta Business Ambassadors.
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Heat Distressed Hiker Rescued in Montecito Sunday
Santa Barbara County Search and Rescue responded to a hiker having heat-related complications in Montecito on Sunday.
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Highway 101 & Fairview Ave Intersection Project
Pedestrian and bicyclist safety along Fairview Avenue near the US Highway 101 Intersection will soon improve following the completion of a project set to break ground on September 8.
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Heat Advisory for Pets
Santa Barbara County Animal Services wants to remind animal owners to help protect their pets during the heat this time of year.
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Red Flag Warning Through Monday Evening
The National Weather Service has upgraded the fire weather watch to a red flag warning for Santa Barbara County.
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Hiking & Pet Safety Tips During a Heatwave
The Santa Barbara County Fire Department shares safety tips for humans and pets while hiking during a heatwave.
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Statewide Energy Flex Alert Due to High Heat
The California Independent System Operator has issued a statewide Flex Alert, a call for voluntary electricity conservation, beginning Saturday and extending through Monday.
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Traffic Sting Planned for Saturday
The Santa Barbara Police Department will conduct a bicycle and pedestrian safety enforcement operation on September 5th from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm.
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Excessive Heat Warning This Weekend
The National Weather Service has issued an excessive heat warning for Saturday and Sunday.
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Camarillo Man Admits to Cryptocurrency Fraud Scheme
A Camarillo man admits to Securities and Tax offenses related to a $722 million cryptocurrency mining scheme.
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Unarmed Minuteman III test launch from Vandenberg
An unarmed Minuteman III test launch from Vandenberg Air Force Base took place Wednesday morning.
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Ventura County Man Arrested for Child Pornography Enticement
A Ventura County man was arrested on federal indictment charges for alleged attempted enticement of minors to produce child pornography through Skype.
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July Tax Results for Santa Barbara
The City of Santa Barbara's transient occupancy taxes were down nearly 50% in July compared to last year.
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Final Paving Work in Old Town Goleta
The final asphalt grind and pavement overlay work for the City’s Old Town Sidewalk Improvement Project will end on Thursday.
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Santa Maria Police Release Footage of Officer-Involved Shooting
The Santa Maria Police Department released video footage of an officer-involved shooting with a suspect carrying an imitation gun near Boomer's Minature Golf in June.
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SB County Surpasses 2010 Census Self-Response Rate
With one month left before completion of the 2020 Census, Santa Barbara County surpassed its self-response rate of the previous 2010 census.
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Suspected Mail Thief Arrested in Lompoc
Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Deputies arrested a suspected mail thief in Lompoc who was also in possession of a stolen vehicle and firearm.
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Prescribed Burn at UCSB Lagoon Planned for September
The Santa Barbara County Fire Department has tentatively scheduled a one-day Prescribed Burn at UCSB Lagoon near Campus Point with a burn window in early September.
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1991 Homicide Suspect Extradited from the United Kingdom
A suspect in a 1991 homicide has been extradited from the United Kingdom and is currently in the Santa Barbara County Jail with a $2 million bail.
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Bookmark Design Contests at Goleta & Santa Ynez Valley Libraries
The Goleta and Santa Ynez Libraries are holding a Bookmark Design Contest for students ages 12 and under.
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Santa Barbara County Exceeds 4,000 Business Attestations
Santa Barbara County reached a milestone with more than 4,000 county-based businesses successfully completing a series of tasks that allowed them to safely re-open their businesses in the coronavirus pandemic.
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Knife Wielding Suspect Chases Victim for a Case of Beer
Santa Barbara Police have arrested a man for wielding a knife and chasing a victim near Sea Landing over a case of beer.
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Santa Barbara Resident Wins WaterWise Garden Recognition Contest
A Santa Barbara resident has won the countywide contest recognizing beautiful and water-efficient gardens.