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The City of Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation Department will host a community event to provide an update on the Ortega Park Renewal Project and the evolution of the park’s design over the past year.

[REMINDER]: Impacted Households will Receive Permits by October 20

Santa Maria Police are investigating a collision that took place between a vehicle and a pedestrian on Sunday evening.

Join Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation, SBPAL, and the Santa Barbara Youth Council for the free Trunk-or-Treat event!

The Santa Barbara County Animal Services Shelter in Santa Maria urgently needs to reduce the number of pets in the shelter, by at least 50%, and is requesting help from the community.

In California, the voter registration deadline for the November 8, 2022, General Election, is Monday, October 24.

Three overdoses led to one fatality at the Santa Barbara County Northern Branch Jail on Wednesday.

October 20 is the Eighth Annual “Imagine a Day Without Water” and Montecito Water District’s Message to Customers: “Supply is Reliable, We Need Your Help Reducing Demand.”

The City of Santa Barbara is removing the green bike markings on the State Street Promenade due to pedestrians not sticking to the sides of the street.

Prepare yourself for the next earthquake with this worldwide drill

The Lompoc Police Department arrested a second suspect, an 18-year-old, believed to be involved in the homicide of a man earlier this year.

The U.S. Department of the Interior announced the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management will hold an offshore wind energy lease sale on Dec. 6 for areas off the coast of California including Morro Bay.

The project to restore the Band Shell at Plaza del Mar, one of Santa Barbara's oldest parks, has secured critical grant funding to continue the planned restoration.

Goleta Voters Encouraged to Know Your District and Know Your Goleta Ballot

High-Ranking Ventura County Gang Member Linked to Mexican Mafia Sentenced to 13½ Years in Prison for Drug Trafficking Offenses

October is National Pedestrian Safety Month and The Goleta Police Department will raise awareness about the safety of people walking throughout the month, emphasizing that “safe drivers, safe speeds and safe vehicles save lives.”

[Update]: The Santa Maria Police Department have located the previously missing at-risk 12-year-old.

The City of Santa Barbara has released a new video episode of "City Connection."

Community members in the Eastern Goleta Valley celebrated the installation of a bicycle repair station near the bridge at Arroyo Road and More Mesa Drive this weekend.

New multi-agency enforcement taskforce is working to disrupt the illegal market, while increasing efforts to support entrepreneurs and businesses in the legal cannabis market

Public Input is Welcome on Draft Legislative Platform for 2023

The City Council took an historic first step to create a civilian oversight system on Tuesday with a unanimous vote to adopt an ordinance assigning additional oversight duties and authorities to the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners. 

[Update]: The main suspect in a Santa Ynez homicide has been arrested in Santa Cruz, reports the Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Office

Salvador Vargas, a former Santa Barbara County Jail discharge planner, has pled guilty to two felonies for sexually assaulting female inmates.

The Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Office has arrested two men from the Los Angeles area for allegedly stealing catalytic converters in a Goleta neighborhood. 

[Update]: The Santa Barbara County Fire Department confirmed a prescribed burn for strategic wildland fuel reduction purposes between near Los Olivos will start Monday.

Backlog of Deferred Roadway Maintenance Remains

Next week the City of Santa Barbara will begin realigning the roadway to prep for Modoc Road construction.

Residents are encouraged to join a special joint meeting to discuss the State Street Master Plan this week.

As Fire Prevention Week Approaches, the City of Santa Barbara Fire Department Reminds Residents That “Fire Won’t Wait. Plan Your Escape.”