Public News

The Arroyo Grande Police Department arrested a Goleta man on Thursday on suspicion of child molestation.

Santa Barbara Sheriff’s detectives are investigating a burglary that occurred early Tuesday morning at the Indo China Market in the Storke Shopping Center. 

People experiencing homelessness can get assistance from 17 community service partners at a Homeless Services Neighborhood Navigation Center every Thursday at Alameda Park.

A 19-year-old was arrested after assaulting and seriously injuring a family member in the 400 block of S. Salinas Street Tuesday.

After over a year of no fare collection due to the pandemic, today Santa Barbara MTD is announcing the reinstatement of fares as of Monday, May 10.

The City of Goleta has put together a video message on the importance of upkeeping Cathedral Oaks Road.

The Los Padres National Forest is holding public comment on the Mount Pinos Forest Health and Fuels Reduction Project through May 7.

A Detroit man who robbed a credit union and crashed the getaway car near Vandenberg Air Force Base pleads guilty to bank robbery charge.

The UCSB Police Department is reporting a rape that took place at People's Park in Isla Vista this week.

Santa Barbara Firefighters responded to a fire inside the Sushi Thyme restaurant in the 800 block of State Street early Thursday morning.

NWS has issued a High Wind Warning for the Santa Barbara County south coast and interior mountains starting this evening Thursday, April 8 through Saturday morning, April 10.

Santa Barbara Police Arrested a Goleta man for possession of narcotics and prowling a local business.

The Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Office has reopened the homicide cold case of Paul Ornelas who was murdered in 1975.

During Deltopia weekend in Isla Vista, the Sheriff's Office issued 20 citations and 5 arrests.

SBCAG states the Measure A 2020 report shows resilient commitment to high priority regional and local transportation projects.

The Final Strategic Homelessness Plan is now available for public review and will be presented to the Goleta City Council.

Two suspects were arrested for negligent discharge of a firearm and being in possession of a stolen firearm.

The City of Goleta is seeking the community's input on housing and public service needs.

Santa Barbara County provides an update on the cannabis retail storefront application process.

Rep. Carbajal announced three Central Coast Community Health Centers will receive a total of $11.6 million in American Rescue Plan funds to expand their COVID-19 vaccination and treatment operations.

Santa Barbara Sheriff's Detectives arrested an 18-year-old for suspected lewd acts with a child and possession of child pornography.

Santa Maria Police investigate a shooting that sent a 17-year-old juvenile to the hospital on Tuesday.

Los Padres National Forest announced a portion of East Camino Cielo Road on the Santa Barbara Ranger District will be closed to the public during road construction scheduled for April and May.

Santa Barbara Police have arrested four suspects believed to be connected to a series of theft-related crimes from December 2020 to February 2021.

On Tuesday, the Santa Barbara City Council appointed the City’s Independent Redistricting Commission charged with drawing electoral redistricting maps using 2020 Census Bureau data.

After an extensive national recruitment process, Santa Barbara City has appointed Chris Mailes as Fire Chief.

A 26-year-old man was sentenced to 16 years for attempted murder, assault with intent to commit rape, and kidnapping among other charges.

Santa Barbara City is offering a confidential survey regarding the community's perspective on the next Chief of Police and the Police Department.

The Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Office is investigating a fatal shooting involving a Lompoc Police officer.

Santa Barbara County Probation Department handed out wellness bags while conducting county-wide wellness checks on active Probation and Post Release Community Supervision clients.