Public News

Plan will Address Local Housing Needs for the Next Eight Years

Additional Local Assistance Centers relating to the storm recovery have been added to the schedule in Santa Maria, Sisquoc, and Montecito.

Department of Agriculture announced expanded efforts to reduce wildfire risk across the western U.S., directly benefiting national forests in California including Los Padres.

Impacted residents encouraged to apply for assistance

County Executive Officer Mona Miyasato announced the appointment of Chief Probation Officer Tanja Heitman as an Assistant County Executive Officer.

Recovery and Assistance Resources Available to the Community

Goleta Beach Park Closed for Emergency Operations  

Santa Barbara Parks Department warns of unstable cliffs at Shoreline Park above Leadbetter Beach.

City of Santa Barbara staff has shifted to assessment and community recovery after a series of winter storms this week caused flooding and minor damage, but no major injuries.

Los Padres National Forest officials today issued a 60-day closure order for four ranger districts in response to the extreme winter storm that delivered punishing rain and wind across the Forest this week. 

A Santa Paula man was arrested for allegedly stealing a cockatoo parrot from a local bird sanctuary.

A California National Guard unit from Chico arrived in Montecito Thursday to process debris basin material at the Randall Road Debris Basin.

Homeless shelters and warming centers are now available through Monday due to the storm.

A prescribed burn of 1-10 acres near Figueroa Mountain is scheduled for next week.

The annual volunteer event at the A.C. Postel Memorial Rose Garden, is now scheduled for next Saturday, January 21.

All MTD bus service is now operating on a normal weekday schedule.

The Santa Barbara City Council is holding a special meeting Thursday at 2:00 p.m.

Emergency maintenance following severe rainstorms will close portions of the track for two weeks, affecting Pacific Surfliner service in San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara Counties

A group of bipartisan California lawmakers are requesting expedited support and funding for Caltrans in response to the ongoing winter storms.

Price gouging protections are now in place due to the Governor's Proclamation of a State of Emergency.

Due to recent rainfall and the increased chance of future storms, Santa Barbara County Public Works will begin sediment deposit operations at Goleta Beach.

The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department issued a “BEACH CLOSED” notice in response to a release of secondary treated wastewater into the Santa Mara River. 

At 3:05 p.m. Monday, Jan. 9, 2023, Santa Barbara County proclaimed a local emergency due to the January 2023 Storm.

Due to the storm, manhole covers can be blown off due to high pressure being generated from the storm water and may cause extreme danger.

Jenelle Osborne, Lompoc mayor, is elected Chair. County Supervisor Laura Capps, Solvang Mayor Mark Infanti and Buellton Mayor Dave King join the board as new members.

Beginning January 6, Santa Barbara County Animal Services will be open for community services at their Lompoc shelter location.

With a strong winter storm approaching the Central Coast, Los Padres National Forest officials are reminding the public to plan accordingly if they intend to visit any Forest recreation areas over the next week.

The City of Santa Barbara released its latest data on sales tax through September 30 and hotel tax results through November 30.

The Santa Barbara County District Attorney's Office gives Joyce Dudley a nice retirement send off after 32 years in office.

Santa Maria Police and the FBI arrested a Ventura County man for attempting to entice a minor.