Public News

To support local energy resiliency the City of Santa Barbara has launched on-demand permitting for solar and solar with battery energy storage systems.

The Santa Barbara County Department of Behavioral Health provides tips on how to survive Zoom meetings as work from home continues.

On February 1st, the Santa Barbara County Fire Department transitioned from a High Fire Season to a Winter Preparedness Level.

The City of Santa Barbara will host two public workshops on building code enhancements for new buildings within the city.

Los Padres National Forest officials announced plans to begin implementing their annual prescribed burning operations on the Forest over the next few months.

The Santa Barbara County Human Trafficking Task Force recently participated in the 7th Annual “Operation Reclaim and Rebuild” along with over 90 agencies statewide.

Santa Barbara Police arrested a felon after he attempted to flee in a stolen car and damaged a police vehicle on Thursday evening.

Lompoc Police are investigating a shooting that injured an 18-year-old on Thursday morning.

The City of Santa Barbara announces the “Together to Zero” climate campaign with the launch of a climate action video and community survey.

Santa Barbara Police are currently searching for a missing 15-year-old female who fled her guardian after landing at the Santa Barbara Airport.

Snow and rain across Los Padres National Forest has provided sufficient moisture to reduce fire restrictions on the forest effective immediately.

Santa Maria Police are investigating a shooting that took place during a family dispute on Monday evening.

A 44-year-old Santa Maria man has been sentenced to 25 years to life for two violent sexual assaults that took place in 2018.

Approximately $133,000 Available for Local Non-Profit Organizations Applying for the Goleta City Grant and Community Development Block Grant Programs

Local K-8 students are able to schedule free, online, one-on-one appointments with knowledgeable tutors to receive personalized help with their homework, all from the comfort and convenience of their homes.

Goleta Valley Library has been awarded $5,500 in Library Services and Technology Act grant funding through the California State Library to develop STEM kits.

Santa Maria Police are investigating a shooting that sent three victims to the hospital.

A Lompoc man pled guilty to the shooting death of his girlfriend last year.

Residential street sweeping and all associated parking enforcement will resume on Tuesday, February 16th, 2021.

The City of Goleta released a video celebrating the completion of the Old Town Sidewalks project.

The IRS is warning California taxpayers about a new wave of COVID-19-related scams as the agency delivers the second round of Economic Impact Payments.

The City of Goleta is initiating a new Capital Improvement Program project which will take steps toward making Hollister Avenue in Old Town a “Complete Street”. 

Santa Barbara City's final Community Wildfire Protection Plan and Program Environmental Impact Report are now available.

National Weather Service Meteorologists expect the Atmospheric River Rainfall event to continue until early Friday morning.

A Santa Barbara man and woman were arrested after allegedly carjacking a victim in Ojai on Monday.

The City of Santa Barbara's transient occupancy taxes for December 2020 was down 65% from December last year.

Public safety officials are reminding the community that a significant incoming winter storm has been predicted that could bring long-lasting rainfall, strong winds, and especially cold temperatures throughout the county and the region.

After conducting a nationwide recruitment, City Administrator Paul Casey is pleased to announce the appointment of Rebecca Bjork as Assistant City Administrator

A pedestrian safety improvement project begins today in Old Town Goleta on Hollister Ave.

After a 6 month break due to the COVID pandemic, the 2021 Santa Barbara County Grand Jury has been sworn in.