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Look Out for Trick-or-Treaters
The Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Office would like to remind the community that Halloween is one of the most anticipated nights of the year for kids, but that it can be a scary night to be a pedestrian.
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False Alarm for Suspicious Package Alert
The Santa Maria Police Department state a reportedly suspicious package turned into the department was not hazardous.
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Montecito Water District Provides Update on Water Supply
Montecito Water District General Manager Nick Turner provides an update as the District enters a new water year: October 1, 2018 – September 30, 2019
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Missed the Deadline to Register to Vote? It's Not Too Late!
Voters who missed the registration deadline of October 22 but still want to vote in the November 6 election must visit their county’s elections office between October 23 and November 6 to register, vote and seal their ballot in an envelope on site.
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Otter Protections Upheld in Southern California
In a major victory for threatened southern sea otters, the U.S. Supreme Court denied a petition on Monday to consider the Court of Appeals’ decision, restoring protections for sea otters.
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Finders-Keepers Suspect Has Been Identified
[Update]: Santa Barbara Police make it clear that finders keepers is not a legal law as they identify a suspect who found a large sum of money at Rusty's Pizza on State Street.
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Attempted Kidnapping Investigation in Santa Maria
Santa Maria Police have released a sketch of a man they believe attempted to kidnap a young girl walking to school Monday morning.
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APCD Launches Voluntary Woodsmoke Reduction Program
The Air Pollution Control District is offering $500 - $5,000 to replace residential fireplaces and wood stoves.
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Arrest for Shooting in Santa Maria
A shooting in Santa Maria left one man injured and one in custody for attempted murder on Saturday.
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Care for Our Earth Grants for County Teachers
The Santa Barbara County Education Office, Santa Barbara County Air Pollution Control District, and Santa Barbara County Water Agency announced they are accepting applications for the Care for Our Earth teacher grants.
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Carjacking at Gunpoint in Santa Maria
Santa Maria Police are investigating a carjacking where the victim was held at gunpoint on Saturday.
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Amber Alert Issued for Missing Child
An Amber Alert has been issued for a missing child that may be traveling through California.
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Avoid Possible Safety Hazards on Halloween
Halloween is a fun time for kids, but the Santa Barbara Fire Department wants to remind you of the importance of being extra vigilant for possible safety hazards so that your children have a fun and safe Halloween.
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Lompoc School Employee Arrested for Abusing Special Needs Child
A Lompoc Unified School District employee has been arrested for the abuse of a special needs child on a school bus.
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Missing At-Risk Juvenile Found Safe
[Update]: The Santa Barbara Police Department announced an at-risk runaway female juvenile has been found safe.
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DUI Checkpoint on UCSB Campus
UCSB Police will be conducting a DUI and driver's license checkpoint on campus Friday evening.
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School District Purchase of the National Guard Armory Advances
Santa Barbara Unified School District Board of Education took final action to approve a $11.6 million purchase of the National Guard Armory, a major component of the 2016, $135 million Bond Measure I.
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Authorities Search for Man who Abandoned Abused Horse
Animal Services is looking for information that can help with the investigation into an abandoned horse on Dominion Road in Santa Maria.
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La Cumbre Junior High School Theatre Named After Late Principal
La Cumbre Junior High School has renamed its theater after their late principal Jo Ann Caines.
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Retired Law Enforcement Officer Sentenced for Hit and Run
A retired law enforcement officer was sentenced for a hit and run and resisting, obstructing, or delaying a law enforcement officer.
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Man Medically Evacuated from Santa Cruz Island
The Coast Guard medically evacuated a 61-year-old man near Santa Cruz Island Friday morning.
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Man Arrested for Threatening to "Shoot Up" Convalescent Home
A Nipomo man was arrested by the Santa Maria Police Department for threats to "shoot up" a convalescent home.
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Suspect Arrested for Stealing Thousands from Deckers Store
[Update]: Santa Barbara Sheriff's Deputies have arrested a suspect they believe stole $2,200 of UGG merchandise in Goleta last week.
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Criminal Charges Upgraded in Vehicle Pursuit Collision
A Lompoc woman's criminal charges following a vehicle pursuit and collision have been upgraded after a victim who sustained injuries from the collision passed away.
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CHP to Step Up Patrols on Local Roadways
In an effort to promote traffic safety from traffic collisions attributed to impaired drivers, the California Highway Patrol will be on enhanced patrol on US-101, SR-246, and SR-1.
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Montecito Water District Implements Automated Meter Infrastructure
Montecito Water District will begin implementation of Automated Meter Infrastructure (AMI), commonly referred to as “Smart Meters” in 2019.
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Halloween Parking Permit Program for City of Goleta Residents
The City of Goleta is mailing parking permits to residents of Goleta neighborhoods closest to Isla Vista for Halloween.
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Police Station Site Selection Informational Meetings Scheduled
The City of Santa Barbara is hosting informational meetings for the community regarding the site selection for the new City Police Station.
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Goleta Man Arrested for Burglarizing Isla Vista Home
The Santa Barbara County Sheriff releases crime prevention tips following a burglary incident in Isla Vista.
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Righetti Range Improvement Burn Planned
The Santa Barbara County Fire Department has tentatively approved a prescribed Range Improvement Burn to occur at Righetti Ranch south of Orcutt between Highways 101 and 135.
