Public News

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.

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.