Public News

Los Padres National Forest issued a forest order for public safety that closes Dry Canyon through 2020.

The Santa Barbara City Fire Department brings lifesaving technology to town with PulsePoint, a 9-1-1 integrated mobile app.

Santa Barbara Police Department recently conducted a crosswalk enforcement effort to educate drivers and pedestrians on traffic laws meant to keep them safe on the road.

Reminder: Halloween not only brings trick-or-treaters to areas of Goleta, but also extra visitors to Isla Vista. Don't forget these parking restrictions.

The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department is offering free flu shots on Wednesday at the Goleta Valley Community Center.

[Update]: Santa Maria Police arrested a man in Mexico believed to have shot and killed a 33-year-old man at 805 Tacos earlier this month.

Oct. 19-26, 2019 is California Flood Preparedness Week. Recent wildfires have increased the potential for emergencies, which is why it is essential to be aware, be prepared, and take action.

Santa Barbara County District Attorney announced a Lompoc man has been charged with the murder of a 15-year-old.

[Update]: The National Weather Service has issued a wind advisory and red flag warning through Sunday.

The City of Santa Barbara is asking community members to take a survey on the future of the Milpas Street corridor.

The Public Health Department is asking the community to provide input through an online survey to assess health needs.

A permitted range improvement burn has been planned in conjunction with the Santa Barbara County Fire Department at the Righetti Ranch south of Orcutt, between Highways 101 and 135.

On Saturday, hundreds of volunteers will join together for Looking Good Santa Barbara’s 16th Annual Community Clean-Up Day to transform Santa Barbara neighborhoods on the east and west sides of the city. 

The Southern California Gas Company started a gas main replacement on Anacapa Street between De La Guerra and Ortega Streets.

Mission Street will be closed from Highway 101 to State Street on Saturday through Wednesday.

Governor Newsom has signed Senator Hannah-Beth Jackson's bill to assess the price tag of shutting down California's oil and gas infrastructure.

The Santa Barbara County Education Office, Air Pollution Control District, and Water Agency are pleased to announce the opening of applications for the 2019-2020 Care For Our Earth Grants.

The City of Santa Barbara is seeking individuals to serve on the Architectural Board of Review. 

Lompoc Police are investigating a homicide that took place in the 700 block of North F/G Alley on Saturday evening.

The Santa Barbara County Fire Department will be conducting a prescribed Vegetation Management Burn at the BarM Ranch.

Join the City Public Works team at a workshop to plan for the future of Cliff Drive on Thursday, October 17.

A joint effort by District Attorneys of Santa Barbara, Kern, Los Angeles, and Ventura Counties received a judgment against California Resources Corporation for environmental violations.

Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Detectives arrested a suspected gang member in possession of narcotics and firearms.

CAL FIRE firefighters are staffing up and preparing for the forecasted extreme fire weather across California.

Initiated in fall 2017, the City of Santa Barbara ACCELERATE program continues to evolve in fronting State Street projects.

To allow for the installation of new traffic signal conduit, there will be temporary closures along Mission Street during October 10-12.

The Santa Barbara County Fire Department and other agencies will hold an Oil Spill Boom Deployment drill at Goleta Beach Wednesday.

Jim Vreeland Ford has settled its civil lawsuit with the Santa Barbara District Attorney's Office for environmental violations over $100,000. 

[Update]: A brush fire along Highway 101 northbound in Ventura has slowed traffic in both directions.

Mental Health Awareness Week is October 6-12, 2019.