Public News

The Santa Maria Police Department is seeking assistance in locating an at-risk missing juvenile.

The City of Santa Barbara collected approximately $2.38 million in transient occupancy taxes for July, 2.9% above July of last year.  

The Santa Barbara City Fire Department has deployed a new automated fire station alerting system.

The City of Santa Barbara is encouraging residents to review the new recycling rules.

Santa Barbara Police Department warns local businesses of the new "Force Authorization Scam."

Santa Barbara Police are searching for a suspect captured on video breaking into a Sol Wave water dispensing machine at Santa Cruz Market.

Santa Barbara County Public Health Department received a $167,000 grant to further advance Behavioral Health Services.

Granite Construction has nearly completed the concrete hardscape work, including sidewalk, access ramps, cross gutters, and alley entrances on both sides of Mission Street.

Third District County Supervisor Joan Hartmann announces openings on volunteer county boards and commissions. 

402 vehicles were screened while conducting the DUI/Driver’s License checkpoint on 8-17-2019.​

Annual MTD service changes go into effect on Monday, August 19.

Santa Barbara County Air Pollution Control District announced the application period for 2019 Clean Air Grant funding is now open with approximately $2.5 million available.

A Buellton man was arrested for allegedly trying to kidnap a 2-year-old boy in an Albertson's grocery store.

Ventura County announced Tuesday it's launching a mass shooting awareness and education initiative.

A heat advisory has been issued for the interior regions of Santa Barbara County from Wednesday morning through Thursday evening.

Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Office is searching for a suspect believed to have assaulted two women on separate days near Haskell's Beach.

The Santa Barbara County Executive Office announced today that Kelly Hubbard is the next Director of the Office of Emergency Management for Santa Barbara County.

The Judicial Council of California awarded approximately 1.6 million to Santa Barbara County Superior Court on Friday to operate a Pretrial Pilot Program.

Santa Maria Police are investigating an early morning carjacking in the 700 block of east Bunny.

Adoption Fees are being waived at the Santa Barbara Humane Society from August 17-18 during their "Clear the Shelters" event.

The City of Santa Barbara has appointed Marck Aguilar as Acting Business Liaison to facilitate projects in the City's review and permitting processes.

A 30-year-old man was found guilty of attempting to rape a 19-year-old woman in an Upper State Street parking lot where a Good Samaritan intervened.

Santa Barbara County Public Works began work on the Ashley Road Bridge replacement located between East Mountain Drive and Sycamore Canyon Road.

The City of Santa Barbara is providing updates on the La Colina sewer work and the Mission Street Pavement project extending to Los Olivos.

The Santa Barbara County Fire Department reminds motorists to move to the right for sirens and lights.

Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors have proclaimed August 4 - 10 as National Health Center Week.

The Montecito Water District releases its quarterly update and recent actions regarding water supply, rates, and desalination. 

[Update]: Santa Barbara Police announced an at-risk, developmentally delayed male has been found safe.

The public is invited to the City of Goleta’s ribbon cutting of new sidewalk and other improvements on Fairview Avenue.

[Update]: The Santa Barbara Police Department is conducting a pedestrian sting on De La Vina between Mission and Carrillo Streets.