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City of Goleta Adopts Housing Plan
Plan will Address Local Housing Needs for the Next Eight Years
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Local Assistance Centers Open in Santa Maria, Sisquoc, and Montecito
Additional Local Assistance Centers relating to the storm recovery have been added to the schedule in Santa Maria, Sisquoc, and Montecito.
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Department of Agriculture Directs Additional Fuels Funding to Los Padres
Department of Agriculture announced expanded efforts to reduce wildfire risk across the western U.S., directly benefiting national forests in California including Los Padres.
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Santa Barbara County Declared Eligible for Individual Assistance
Impacted residents encouraged to apply for assistance
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Tanja Heitman Tapped as Assistant County Executive Officer
County Executive Officer Mona Miyasato announced the appointment of Chief Probation Officer Tanja Heitman as an Assistant County Executive Officer.
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JANUARY STORM RECOVERY ASSISTANCE
Recovery and Assistance Resources Available to the Community
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GOLETA BEACH PARK CLOSED DUE TO LOCAL STORM EMERGENCY
Goleta Beach Park Closed for Emergency Operations
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Parks Dept Warns of Unstable Cliffs at Shoreline Park
Santa Barbara Parks Department warns of unstable cliffs at Shoreline Park above Leadbetter Beach.
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Santa Barbara Shifts to Assessment and Community Recovery After Winter Storms
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.
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Los Padres Forest Issues Closure Order Following Storm Damage
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.
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Suspect Arrested for Stealing a Cockatoo Parrot
A Santa Paula man was arrested for allegedly stealing a cockatoo parrot from a local bird sanctuary.
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National Guard to Conduct Randall Road Basin Debris Management Operations
A California National Guard unit from Chico arrived in Montecito Thursday to process debris basin material at the Randall Road Debris Basin.
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Storm Shelters Open for Homeless This Weekend
Homeless shelters and warming centers are now available through Monday due to the storm.
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Prescribed Pile Burning Scheduled Next Week
A prescribed burn of 1-10 acres near Figueroa Mountain is scheduled for next week.
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Annual Rose Pruning Event Postponed Due to Upcoming Storm
The annual volunteer event at the A.C. Postel Memorial Rose Garden, is now scheduled for next Saturday, January 21.
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MTD Bus Service Returns to Normal
All MTD bus service is now operating on a normal weekday schedule.
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SB City Council Special Meeting Agenda Available
The Santa Barbara City Council is holding a special meeting Thursday at 2:00 p.m.
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Pacific Surfliner Service Temporarily Suspended North of Goleta Station
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
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Bipartisan Lawmakers Urge Expedited Federal Support for Caltrans in Response to Winter Storms
A group of bipartisan California lawmakers are requesting expedited support and funding for Caltrans in response to the ongoing winter storms.
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No Price Gouging Following Storm Event
Price gouging protections are now in place due to the Governor's Proclamation of a State of Emergency.
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COUNTY TO CONDUCT SEDIMENT DEPOSIT OPERATIONS AT GOLETA BEACH
Due to recent rainfall and the increased chance of future storms, Santa Barbara County Public Works will begin sediment deposit operations at Goleta Beach.
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Guadalupe Beach Closed for Sewage Spill
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.
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SANTA BARBARA COUNTY PROCLAIMS LOCAL EMERGENCY DUE TO SEVERE WINTER STORMS
At 3:05 p.m. Monday, Jan. 9, 2023, Santa Barbara County proclaimed a local emergency due to the January 2023 Storm.
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Storm Causing Hazardous Road Conditions, Public Advised to Avoid Walking or Driving in Flooding Areas
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.
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Santa Barbara County Association of Governments Elects New Leaders for 2023
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.
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County Animal Service Expands Lompoc Operations
Beginning January 6, Santa Barbara County Animal Services will be open for community services at their Lompoc shelter location.
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Los Padres Forest Cautions Visitors Ahead of Winter Storm
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.
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Sales and Hotel Tax for End of 2022
The City of Santa Barbara released its latest data on sales tax through September 30 and hotel tax results through November 30.
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District Attorney Joyce E. Dudley Retires
The Santa Barbara County District Attorney's Office gives Joyce Dudley a nice retirement send off after 32 years in office.
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Santa Maria Police and FBI Arrest Ventura Man for Attempting to Entice Minor
Santa Maria Police and the FBI arrested a Ventura County man for attempting to entice a minor.