Public News

SBCAG submits state application for nearly $5.3M to support projects that will catalyze development in Santa Maria’s downtown core invest in electric vehicle charging infrastructure, and more.

The Maria Ignacio Bike Path located East of Patterson Avenue on Hollister Avenue is closed at this time and will be periodically the next few weeks due to rain and scheduled maintenance work.

[Update]: The Sheriff's Office reports a parolee transported to the North County Jail has died from a suspected overdose while in custody.

With continuing rainfall expected across the region today, Environmental Health Services wants to remind residents about potential health risks associated with storm water runoff at countywide beaches.

Santa Barbara man arrested in Ventura County drug trafficking investigation.

A measure authored by Congressman Carbajal to improve disability and retirement benefits for federal firefighters was signed into law last week.

At the beginning of December, pets were coming into the county animal shelters at a rate of about 14 a day.

Sen. Padilla announces $31 Million in funding to improve water quality, upgrade transit infrastructure, provide social support services, and expand educational programs on the Central Coast.

At the final Goleta city council meeting of the year the election results were certified followed by a swearing in and oath of office ceremony for Councilmembers Luz Reyes-Martín and Councilmember James Kyriaco.

The Sheriff’s Office Programs Unit, Chaplain program and Impact Ministry are working together to celebrate this holiday season with the joy of giving.

The City of Santa Barbara offers 20 free sandbangs to local residents to prepare for winter storms.

Santa Maria Police report one DUI arrest and seven citations during a checkpint on Friday.

Santa Maria Police report an armed carjacking on E. McElhaney Ave ended with an officer involved shooting on Thursday.

The District Attorney's Office announced Jorge Tovar Fernandez pled guilty to murdering his ex-girlfriend in 2017.

[Update]: The San Luis Obispo Police Department have provided additional information to a death investigation and are seeking a suspect.

There will be a DUI checkpoint on Friday December 16, 2022, from 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. somewhere in the City of Goleta.

The Santa Barbara County Water Agency is pleased to announce the opening of applications for the 24th Annual WaterWise High School Video Contest.

On December 19, the Santa Barbara County Fire Department transitions from a High Fire Season to a Winter Preparedness Level.

A former San Luis Obispo County Sheriff's Deputy is facing federal civil rights charges stemming from alleged assault of female inmate.

Sheriff’s Office staff have partnered with Pacific Pride Foundation to provide naloxone training to inmates, beginning with the Northern Branch Jail.

The City of Santa Barbara has been awarded $54 million through the California Active Transportation Program for projects on Cliff Drive, Milpas Street, and within the Westside and Lower West neighborhoods

After a nationwide search, the County of Santa Barbara has appointed a new Public Health Director and Agricultural Commissioner.

They Count, Will You? Volunteers are needed for the 2023 Homeless Point-In-Time Count

The California Transportation Commission funds a historic number of active transportation projects in the cities of Santa Maria, Lompoc, Santa Barbara as well as the County of Santa Barbara

A 22-year-old male has died after being shot on N. Fourth Street in Lompoc on Saturday evening.

With rainfall forecasted for the region this weekend, Santa Barbara County Environmental Health Services wants to remind residents about potential health risks associated with storm water runoff at countywide beaches. 

Local legislators celebrate the installation of a "Pride Block" in the heart of Isla Vista this week.

Chuck Flacks is a Familiar Face and Expert on Homelessness Related Issues

A wildfire detection camera is now installed on Santa Barbara’s TV Hill, providing coverage of the Santa Barbara front country.

The City of Santa Barbara has named Alelia Parenteau as Director of the Sustainability and Resilience Department.