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City of Goleta Hosts a Community Meeting on Noxious Odors
The City of Goleta will be hosting a community meeting on noxious odors on January 10.
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Modified Holiday Service & Extra Waste Collection
Christmas trees will be picked up if they're set out with your yard waste during your scheduled pickup time.
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Man Arrested for Burglarizing Dargan's and Oreana
A Santa Barbara man was arrested for allegedly burglarizing Dargan's Irish Pub and Oreana Winery early Tuesday morning.
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Officials Declare Whittier Fire Completely Out
The Los Padres National Forest officials have declared the Whittier Fire as out.
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Beach Hazard Warning
The National Weather Service has issued a beach hazards statement for minor tidal overflow, in effect from Tuesday morning through Wednesday morning.
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Los Padres National Forest Burned Area Emergency Response
Floods and debris flows are common occurrences after large wildfires in and around the Los Padres National Forest.
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Revised National Forest Closures due to Thomas Fire
Los Padres National Forest officials have revised the areas closed to the public due to the Thomas Fire.
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Air Quality Watch Cancelled for Santa Barbara County
Air Quality Watch has been cancelled for Santa Barbara County, but officials still warn against stirring up ash and using leaf blowers.
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Fire Victims Scam Alert
Thomas Fire victims may be targeted by unscrupulous opportunists as they attempt to rebuild.
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Los Padres National Forest Post-Fire Response
Before a wildfire is fully contained or extinguished, a national forest begins work on repair and restoration of the landscape and planning for post-fire risks.
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Santa Barbara Unified Schools to Reopen in New Year
All Santa Barbara Unified Schools will reopen as planned in the New Year as campuses are being prepared for the student's return.
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Inside the Emergency: The Thomas Fire Response
Imagine you receive notification that you are living in an area subject to mandatory fire evacuation, and you are directed to leave your home immediately.
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Bringing Goleta’s History to the Future
The City of Goleta has been working with a consultant team from Historic Resources group to conduct a citywide historic resources survey.
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Sheriff Office’s First Helicopter Pilot to Retire
After almost 35 years of service, Sheriff’s Sgt. Gregg Weitzman of the Santa Barbara County Sheriff/Fire Air Support Unit announced he will retire early in the new year.
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Shooting Investigation in Santa Maria
Santa Maria Police are asking for the public's assistance with a shooting investigation.
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12 Days of Gratitude
In the spirit of the popular 12 Days of Christmas, Father Larry and Mayor Helene Schneider joined together to encourage our community to come together.
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Sheriff’s Deputies Interrupt Residential Burglary in Progress
Santa Barbara Sheriff's Deputies responded to a residential burglary in progress in the Vandenberg Village area.
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Christmas Tree Fire Safety
The Santa Barbara County Fire Department advises residents to keep an eye on their Christmas Tree as they can become flammable.
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Cleaning the Interior of Your Home After the Fire
If a home was impacted by the smoke and ash from the Thomas fire, here are some tips for safe cleanup of smoke, heat, and ash.
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Man Arrested for Burglarizing and Squatting in Evacuated Home
A Ventura vagrant was arrested for burglarizing and allegedly squatting in a Ventura home after the resident's evacuated due to the Thomas Fire.
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Sales and Transient Occupancy Tax Revenues Meet Expectations
Santa Barbara received approximately $5.56 million in sales tax revenues during the quarter ended September 30, 2017.
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Donate to Thomas Fire Victims
Are you looking for a way to help Thomas Fire victims? Here are some ways you can donate.
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Bank Robbery at SLO Credit Union
San Luis Obispo Police are looking for help identifying a suspect who robbed a Credit Union on Thursday.
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Animals Sheltered From Thomas Fire Ready To Return Home
All animals that were temporarily sheltered and cared for in Santa Barbara County during the Thomas Fire must be picked up by Friday, December 22nd.
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County Public Health Declares Local Emergency
The County Public Health Department issued a declaration of a local health emergency and Health Officer order for removal, transport, and disposal of hazardous material and debris.
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Thomas Fire Local Recovery Assistance Meeting
The County of Santa Barbara is holding a recovery assistance meeting that will serve as a centralized location to provide essential resources and services for residents restoring their households.
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Water Conservation Critical as Community Cleans Up
The Montecito Water District urges its residents to conserve water as the community cleans up from the Thomas Fire.
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Lompoc Man Charged with Burglary of Evacuated Home
[Update]: A Lompoc man has now been charged with the burglary of a Montecito home that's been evacuated due to the Thomas Fire.
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Do Not Use Leaf Blowers
The Air Pollution Control District warns it can take enforcement action against any person using a leaf blower.
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Modified Holiday Service & Extra Waste Collection
Residential waste collections will be delayed by one day for customers the week after Christmas and the week after New Year’s Day as MarBorg will be closed both of those holidays.