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Northern Branch Jail Populated
The Sheriff’s Office Custody Division has populated the Northern Branch Jail as an additional step to safeguard the wellbeing of inmates and staff while we continually work to mitigate the spread of COVID.
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District Attorney Settles Cases Related to March 2020 Cuyama Oil Spill
The District Attorney announced today the settlement of two cases related to a March 21, 2020 oil spill that released 4,533 gallons of oil in the Cuyama River.
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Pile Burning Scheduled This Week
A prescribed pile burning will occur near Figueroa Mountain and various other forest locations this week.
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Shooting in Santa Maria
The Santa Maria Police Department is investigating a shooting that took place on Wednesday.
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Santa Barbara County Recreation Needs Survey
Let us know what you need to play, run, bike, hike, camp, and get outdoors in your community by taking our quick survey.
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Independent Redistricting Commission Community Hearings Moving to Zoom
The Independent Redistricting Commission is moving to Zoom with the next hearing scheduled Thursday at 6:00 p.m.
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Santa Barbara Police Seeking Additional Child Abuse Victims
Santa Barbara Police searching for additional victims relating to Louis Anthony Alvaro's arrest for child pornography production.
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SBA hosts Alpha Resource Center Plane Pull Fundraiser
Pulling Together to Support Local Santa Barbara Non-Profit: Santa Barbara Airport hosts Alpha Resource Center Plane Pull Fundraiser
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Homeless Point In Time Count Rescheduled to February
[Update]: The 2022 Homeless Point-In-Time Count has been rescheduled to February 23.
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First 5 Grant Funding in Support of Children Ages Birth-5
First 5 Santa Barbara County has released its grant funding in support of children ages birth-5, their families, and caregivers.
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Pile Burning Scheduled Next Week
A prescribed pile burning is scheduled to take place near Figueroa Mountain and other forest locations starting Tuesday.
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Early Morning Shooting in Santa Maria
Santa Maria Police are investigating a shooting that injured a juvenile early Sunday.
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Santa Barbara County Awarded Additional $10M to Address Homelessness
The California Department of Housing and Community Development announced Santa Barbara County is receiving two funding awards totaling nearly $10 million to address homelessness.
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New Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon Crosswalk on Calle Real to Activate on January 20
The City of Goleta is pleased to announce its newly installed Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon crosswalk on Calle Real should be up and running soon.
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Santa Barbara Police Searching for Suspects Burglarizing a Church
The Santa Barbara Police Department is attempting to identify suspects involved in a string of burglaries at a local church and children's center.
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Sheriff's Office Reports Inmate Dies in Custody
The Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Office reports a Santa Maria man has died while in custody at the Santa Barbara County Main Jail.
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In-Person Santa Barbara City Services Temporarily Suspended
Due to the current COVID-19 surge, to protect the safety and well-being of the community and our employees, some City of Santa Barbara offices have temporarily suspended in-person services
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Los Padres Begins Implementing Prescribed Fire Activities
Los Padres National Forest officials announced plans to begin implementing their annual prescribed burning operations.
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County to Pursue Funding to Purchase Super 8 Motel for Homeless Housing
The County of Santa Barbara and City of Goleta commit to local capital matching funds in pursuing a $16 Million State Grant to purchase the Super 8 hotel for homeless housing in Goleta.
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Montecito Fire District Releases 2021 Annual Report
The Montecito Fire Protection District shares its 2021 annual report with the community.
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Shooting Investigation in Santa Maria
The Santa Maria Police Department is investigating a shooting that took place on Monday evening.
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Santa Barbara Considers Expanded Outdoor Business Areas For 22-Months
Santa Barbara City Staff is recommending the Council consider adding an additional 22 months for businesses to operate outdoors in downtown areas.
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Goleta Installs New Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon Crosswalk on Calle Real
The City of Goleta announced the completed construction of a new Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon crosswalk on Calle Real.
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Figueroa Mountain Project and Administrative Sites Pile Burning Starting This Week, Scheduled Through Spring
The U.S. Forest Service has scheduled a series of prescribed pile burns at Figueroa Mountain and various administrative sites on forest lands to occur when conditions allow this winter and into the spring.
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Santa Barbara Middle School Recognized as 2021 City of Santa Barbara Water Hero
Santa Barbara Middle School has been awarded the 2021 Water Hero Award for its commitment to sustainability and achievements in saving water on campus.
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Transition to Low Wildland Response and Permit Burning
On January 4th, the Santa Barbara County Fire Department transitioned from a High Fire Season to a Winter Preparedness Level.
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City of Goleta Temporarily Closes In-Person Services
Due to the spike in COVID cases countywide, the City of Goleta is making adjustments to our in-person services.
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Up Front with SBPD: Alternative Call Response
The Santa Barbara Police Department has just released another episode of “Up Front with SBPD” centered around alternative call response and how the Combined Communications Center prioritizes calls for service.
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COMMUNITY INVITED TO 1/9 DEBRIS FLOW VIRTUAL REMEMBRANCE EVENT
As we approach the fourth anniversary of the 1/9 Debris Flow, our community will once again come together for a commemorative ceremony, Raising Our Light, on Sunday, January 9 at 6:30 p.m.
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Swearing-in Ceremony Scheduled to Seat Newly-Elected Mayor and Councilmembers
The City’s newly elected Mayor and City Councilmembers will be sworn in during a hybrid event that will take place both in person and virtually on January 11, 2022.
