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A sample of mosquitoes collected from a mosquito trap in Santa Barbara has tested positive for West Nile Virus, according to the Mosquito & Vector Management District of Santa Barbara County

Santa Barbara Police Officers booked 25 suspects into Santa Barbara County Jail this weekend for DUI's and one stabbing.

The Ventura County Sheriff’s Narcotics Bureau completed 18 illegal marijuana cultivation investigations on public or private land in and around the Los Padres National Forest in Northern Ventura County.

The Santa Barbara Humane Society is taking a step back from large animal rescues and has donated equipment to Santa Barbara County Animal Services.

Goleta announces the completion of the improved pedestrian and bicyclist safety sidewalk infill project on Fairview Avenue at the Highway 101 intersection.

Three suspects were arrested in Goleta on Friday for robbery, weapons violations, and child endangerment.

A team from Santa Barbara County Animal Services impounded 104 dogs from inside a home in Lompoc on Thursday.

Santa Barbara County Public Health Department announces Lars Seifert as the new Environmental Health Services Director for the County of Santa Barbara. 

The City of Goleta will keep its parking permit program for this year's Halloween weekend. 

[Update]: The Santa Barbara County Fire Department will be conducting a research burn on the Sedgwick Reserve in the Santa Ynez Valley, just east of and adjacent to Figueroa Creek

On National “Imagine a Day Without Water” Day a 50-year Water Supply Agreement was signed between the Montecito Water District and the City of Santa Barbara.

Detectives from the Criminal Investigations Bureau have concluded a month-long sex offender operation that included over 100 compliance checks and a sting that netted 3 arrests.

The City of Goleta is renovating Stow Grove Park and wants to hear from local residents.

The Coast Guard is urging all divers and mariners to exercise caution and utilize safe diving practices during of the California spiny lobster season in the greater Los Angeles area.

The Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help in identifying an armed suspect who robbed a T-Mobile in Carpinteria last month.

Two men were arrested in Isla Vista early Sunday morning for allegedly negligently shooting firearms, resisting arrest, and driving under the influence.

The Montecito Groundwater Basin GSA has a new sign and a new Groundwater Specialist.

This week is California Flood Preparedness Week and the Public Works Department urges residents to be prepared.

The City of Santa Barbara is working on major initiatives of communitywide importance involving racial justice in law enforcement. 

Earlier this month the Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors approved a contract to provide employment development and subsidized employment services to justice-involved individuals on probation.

Santa Barbara County reminds residents the deadline to register to vote is this Monday, October 19.

The City of Santa Barbara collected 33.2% less in transient occupancy taxes for August 2020.

[Update]: After a high-speed pursuit, deputies arrested a suspect in a stolen vehicle who is believed to have been involved in additional crimes in Lompoc and Guadalupe.

A Santa Maria man on parole was arrested during a traffic stop for possession of cannabis products for the purpose of sale without a valid license.

Rep. Salud Carbajal and Sen. Feinstein applauded National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration on their decision to keep the Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary on the nomination list for designation as a marine sanctuary.

[Update]: Santa Barbara County Elections is responding to recent reports of groups promoting unofficial ballot drop boxes not affiliated with Santa Barbara County Elections.

Following a Supreme Court ruling, the 2020 Census response deadline which had been extended to October 31, is now over on Thursday.

The Lompoc Police Department is searching for a person who robbed Coast Hills Federal Credit Union on Tuesday morning.

The Lompoc Police Department report a 7-year-old child died in a traffic collision on West Pine Ave on Monday.

The Santa Barbara Unified School Board voted to implement hybrid learning model for all students on January 19, 2021.