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Four Search and Rescue Missions in Two Days
Santa Barbara County Search & Rescue teams responded to four rescue calls within the first two days of the holiday weekend.
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Holiday Service Delay & Illegal Dumping
Residential and commercial curbside service will be delayed by one day next week for the July 4th holiday.
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Stay Safe and Celebrate Fourth of July Weekend Responsibly
The Santa Barbara Police Department reminds drivers to plan ahead and celebrate the holiday safely and responsibly.
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Northern Branch Jail Launches Tattoo Removal Program
The Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office has launched an inmate Tattoo Removal Program at the Northern Branch Jail.
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Goleta’s Draft Housing Element Submitted to the State for Review
The City of Goleta’s Draft 2023-2031 Housing Element is now in the hands of the State for review.
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Santa Maria Police Seize Illegal Weapons & Fireworks
Santa Maria Police officers arrested a 20-year-old man on weapons, narcotics, and illegal fireworks charges.
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Fireworks Not Allowed on Forest Land
Los Padres National Forest officials are reminding Fourth of July visitors that the possession or use of fireworks—including the “safe and sane” variety—is always prohibited in the Forest.
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Independence Day Events Blast Back to the Waterfront
The Santa Barbara Waterfront will provide family-friendly events on the Fourth of July.
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Downtown Santa Barbara Parking Lots Increase Hourly Rate
Hourly parking rates at Downtown Santa Barbara lots will increase by $1.00 on July 1st, equalling $2.50 per hour following the free 75 minutes.
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Over 200 Stuffed Animals Sleepover at the Goleta Valley Library
On Friday, children lined up at the Goleta Valley Library to drop off their favorite stuffed animals for a super sleepover event.
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Appeals Court Upholds Los Padres Forest Projects
On June 21 and June 24, the U.S. 9th Circuit Court denied petitions to rehear challenges to a pair of forest health and fuels reduction projects on Los Padres National Forest’s Mt. Pinos Ranger District.
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Alleged MS-13 Gang Members Found Guilty of Murder
Santa Barbara County District Attorney Joyce E. Dudley announces a Santa Barbara jury has found three suspects guilty of murder connected to the MS-13 gang.
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Protect Your Animals This 4th of July and Always
Here are some easy things you can do to keep your pet safe this 4th of July season and throughout the year.
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City of Santa Barbara Launches New Website
The City of Santa Barbara will launch a new website that features better mobile compatibility.
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Search & Rescue Receives SpaceX Starlink Internet
Santa Barbara County Search & Rescue recently became one of a few but growing number of Search and Rescue teams to have access to high-speed satellite-based internet via the SpaceX Starlink constellation.
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City of Santa Barbara to Celebrate Oak Park Dance Floor Restoration Title
The City of Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation Department invites community members to join Mayor Randy Rowse and the Santa Barbara City Council for a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the completion of the Oak Park Dance Floor Restoration.
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Stabbing and Shooting in Santa Maria
Santa Maria Police are investigating a separate shooting and stabbing that took place Sunday morning.
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25 Arrested at Santa Maria DUI Checkpoint
Eight drivers were arrested for DUI and 17 were cited during a DUI checkpoint Friday.
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Carbajal's Red Flag Laws Provision in Gun Safety Package Heads to President
Rep. Carbajal’s push to provide grants creation ‘red flag’ gun safety laws included in bipartisan proposal to reduce gun deaths, protect schools, and save lives
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All County Fire Stations to Provide Advanced Life Support Care
All Santa Barbara County fire stations will begin providing Advanced Life Support-level prehospital medical care as of July 1.
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SB City Council to Discuss State Street Interim Operations
On June 28, the City Public Works Department will give a presentation to the Santa Barbara City Council about State Street Interim Operations.
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Search & Rescue Responds to Lost Dirt Bikers Along Sisquoc River
A Search and Rescue team helicoptered into the Sisquoc River to help dirt bikers who were lost and without water on Sunday night.
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SLO Sheriff Investigating Death of Unknown Person
The San Luis Obispo Sheriff's Office is looking for the public's help to identify a deceased male who was found along the shore of Pismo Beach.
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Community Baby Shower at the Library
The Santa Barbara Public Library will be hosting a Community Baby Shower at the Central Library on Saturday at 11:00 a.m.
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SB City Council Declares Stage Two Water Shortage Alert
Santa Barbara’s Water Outlook Remains Good as City Council Declares Stage Two Water Shortage Alert in Response to Statewide Drought
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Local Decisions for Goleta on the November 2022 Ballot
Goleta Voters to Determine Two Council Seats, a Flavored Tobacco Sales Ban and a 1% Sales Tax Measure
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Santa Barbara Unified School District Hires Three New Administrators
The Santa Barbara Unified Board of Trustees unanimously approved the hire of three key administrators after an exhaustive recruitment and selection process.
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Adopted Budget for Fiscal Year 2023 for the City of Santa Barbara
On June 21, 2022, the City of Santa Barbara adopted its operating and capital budget for Fiscal Year 2023, as required by the City Charter.
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Sheriff's Office Accepting Applications for Upcoming Citizen's Academy
The Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office is accepting applications for the upcoming Citizen’s Academy.
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Hiking and Dog Safety
During heatwaves, the Santa Barbara County Fire Department responds to multiple calls for service due to heat-related illness for both humans and their dogs. Follow these tips to stay cool.