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Probation Chief Honors Staff and Officers Who Help Keep Communities Safe and Support Justice-Involved Individuals in Celebration of Pretrial, Probation and Parole Supervision Week 2022

Carbajal and House’s New Democrat Coalition Have Crafted Plan with Concrete Solutions to Fight Inflation, Fix Supply Chains, Cut Costs for Californians

The Santa Barbara Police Department would like to remind the community of Santa Barbara the dangers associated with fireworks in our community.

The Santa Barbara Unified School District’s Board of Trustees has unanimously approved the appointment of two new district administrators.

The Santa Barbara Police Department has just released another episode of “Up Front with SBPD,” discussing employee recruitment.

Santa Barbara County Air Pollution Control District announced that the 2022 Clean Air Grants Program will accept applications July 25 through August 31

After 50 years of distinguished public service, Chief Barney Melekian will step down as the Santa Barbara Police Department Interim Police Chief on Friday, July 15.

Search & Rescue trained Sunday at the cliffs above More Mesa beach and responded to an unanticipated real-life rescue nearby.

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife announced the selection of 23 projects to receive funding for projects to restore and protect multi-benefit ecosystem restoration and protection projects under its Proposition 1 grant programs.

Santa Barbara County Emergency Medical Services Agency received the 2022 American Heart Association Mission: Lifeline® EMS Gold Plus Award for exceeding quality improvement measures for the treatment of patients who experience severe heart attacks.

On June 28, Santa Barbara County celebrated the substantial completion of the Laguna County Sanitation District Recycled Water Distribution Project.

Los Padres National Forest officials announced that the Mt. Pinos Ranger District has completed additional analysis for the Tecuya Ridge Shaded Fuelbreak project and has issued a revised Decision Memo.

Starting July 11, access will be limited to the Santa Barbara Central Library due to construction.

Starting July 5, the doors to City Hall will be unlocked at 9 a.m. and locked at 3 p.m. City Hall is open daily, Monday through Friday, with the exception of closures every other Friday and federal holidays.

The City of Goleta is inviting the public to a special opportunity to see first-hand the enhancements planned for the beloved Ellwood Mesa Monarch Butterfly Grove.

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife, Department of Cannabis Control and State Water Resources Control Board, have aligned their enforcement teams for the 2022 cannabis growing season.

The Carpinteria Groundwater Sustainability Agency Board of Directors approved a groundwater fee to be assessed for the Fiscal Year 2022-23 beginning July 1 of $48 per acre of land from all portions of property overlying the Carpinteria Groundwater Basin.

The long-awaited San Jose Creek Bike Path Project has reached the next stage in the process and public input is requested.

New Program in Santa Maria and Lompoc Valley Unincorporated Areas Begins July 1 

Santa Maria Police arrested a suspect just hours after a homicide was discovered outside a bar on Saturday evening.

Santa Maria Police are investigating a rollover traffic collision on W. Betteravia Road early Sunday morning.

Santa Barbara County Search & Rescue teams responded to four rescue calls within the first two days of the holiday weekend.

Residential and commercial curbside service will be delayed by one day next week for the July 4th holiday.

The Santa Barbara Police Department reminds drivers to plan ahead and celebrate the holiday safely and responsibly.

The Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office has launched an inmate Tattoo Removal Program at the Northern Branch Jail.

The City of Goleta’s Draft 2023-2031 Housing Element is now in the hands of the State for review.

Santa Maria Police officers arrested a 20-year-old man on weapons, narcotics, and illegal fireworks charges.

Los Padres National Forest officials are reminding Fourth of July visitors that the possession or use of fireworks—including the “safe and sane” variety—is always prohibited in the Forest.

The Santa Barbara Waterfront will provide family-friendly events on the Fourth of July.

Hourly parking rates at Downtown Santa Barbara lots will increase by $1.00 on July 1st, equalling $2.50 per hour following the free 75 minutes.