Public News

Lompoc Police are investigating a shooting that left one person injured on Sunday evening.

Santa Barbara recieves Tesla Megapack Batteries at the Cater Water Treatment Plant.

A Santa Maria Man was arrested for striking a pedestrian with a vehicle and causing injury then fleeing the scene.

[Update]: Goleta Police are planning a bicycle and pedestrian safety sting next Tuesday afternoon.

Santa Maria Police are investigating a fatal traffic collision where alcohol and speed are likely contributing factors.

Public Health closes Butterfly Beach in Montecito due to sewage spill

Santa Barbara County released preliminary results in the 2023 Point in Time Count of persons experiencing homelessness.

Construction for the Westside Community Paseos Project, will continue this month (weather permitting) on the 600 block of W. Micheltorena Street.

On March 16th, the Santa Barbara Police Department will conduct a driving under the influence checkpoint from 6 pm to 2 am at an undisclosed location.

If community members cannot avoid the roadways and need a safe place to park, the City is allowing free emergency parking on the roof top of the Ortega Parking Garage / Lot 10

Attend in-person at Goleta City Hall or via Zoom on March 17 at 9:00 a.m.

The City of Santa Barbara will be holding an Emergency Council Meeting today, March 13, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. 

[Update]: Los Padres National Forest officials today reopened most of the areas that were closed for public health and safety concerns following powerful winter storms that inflicted significant damage across the Forest

Sentencing was announced Friday for Paul Flores, the man accused of murdering Cal Poly student Kristin Smart in 1996.

Goleta recognizes Arbor Week by planting two trees at Stow Grove Park.

U-Haul Co. of California Agrees to Pay $1.123 Million to Settle Case Involving Asbestos-Related Violations to a Santa Maria Storage Warehouse

Up to a $2,000 one-time payment provided to qualified households through July 2023

Public Health has lifted the beach closure stating quality testing shows the water is now safe

Sheriff’s deputies, Sheriff’s K-9 unit, and California Highway Patrol arrested two suspected catalytic converter thieves

A prescribed pile burn of one to ten acres is scheduled near Figueroa Mountain this week.

Recognizing recent rainfall, Montecito Water District will Switch from Stage 2 to Stage 1 Water Shortage Condition as Soon as State Allows

The Santa Barbara County Planning and Development Department has released a Climate Adaptation Plan Survey and is seeking community input.

Due to construction projects, Santa Barbara Public Library will have limited services at Central Library March 6 through March 13.

Goleta receives $11.4 million in funding to construct the Ekwill Street and Fowler Road Extensions Project

California State Association of Counties filed an amicus brief in support of Santa Barbara County

Goleta's City Council Urges County to Allow More Time for Public Participation and to Address Concerns

State funding helps to transform travel in the region ensuring completion of Goleta Train Depot Project and bolsters infrastructure resiliency in Santa Barbara County, north of Gaviota State Beach

The Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors has approved the appointment of Kirk Lagerquist as the new General Services Director

The SLO Sheriff's Office is searching for a suspect connected to a dark grey lifted Toyota Tacoma with gold rims.

Santa Barbara County releases its draft 2030 Climate Action Plan for public comment and announces three public workshops