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Ortega Park Community Update to be Held on November 12
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.
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Halloween Parking Permits Return for Western Goleta
[REMINDER]: Impacted Households will Receive Permits by October 20
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Pedestrian vs. Vehicle Investigation in Santa Maria
Santa Maria Police are investigating a collision that took place between a vehicle and a pedestrian on Sunday evening.
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Trunk or Treat Returns October 28
Join Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation, SBPAL, and the Santa Barbara Youth Council for the free Trunk-or-Treat event!
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SBCAS Needs Temporary Pet Parents During Shelter Construction
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.
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Deadline to Register to Vote is Monday, October 24
In California, the voter registration deadline for the November 8, 2022, General Election, is Monday, October 24.
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Three Overdoses and One Fatality at Northern Branch Jail
Three overdoses led to one fatality at the Santa Barbara County Northern Branch Jail on Wednesday.
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Imagine a Day Without Water
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.”
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Removal of State Street’s Green Bike Markings
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.
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It's the Great Shakeout!
Prepare yourself for the next earthquake with this worldwide drill
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Lompoc Police Arrest Second Suspect for Homicide
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.
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Rep. Carbajal Applauds Scheduling of First-Ever Offshore Wind Lease Sale in the Pacific
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.
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Plaza del Mar Band Shell Project Secures Funding for Restoration
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.
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Ballot Drop Boxes are Officially Open
Goleta Voters Encouraged to Know Your District and Know Your Goleta Ballot
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High-Ranking Oxnard Gang Member Sentenced to Federal Prison
High-Ranking Ventura County Gang Member Linked to Mexican Mafia Sentenced to 13½ Years in Prison for Drug Trafficking Offenses
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October is Pedestrian Safety Month
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.”
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Santa Maria Police Safely Locate Missing Child
[Update]: The Santa Maria Police Department have located the previously missing at-risk 12-year-old.
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Watch the Latest Episode of “City Connection”
The City of Santa Barbara has released a new video episode of "City Connection."
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County Partners with Goleta Church to Install Obern Trail Bike Repair Station
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.
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California Takes Action to Combat Illicit Cannabis Grows and Transnational Criminal Organizations
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
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Public Input Welcome for County Legislative Platform
Public Input is Welcome on Draft Legislative Platform for 2023
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SB City Council Adopts Historic Oversight Committee for Police and Fire
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.
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Santa Ynez Homicide Suspect Arrested in Santa Cruz
[Update]: The main suspect in a Santa Ynez homicide has been arrested in Santa Cruz, reports the Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Office
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Sheriff's Employee Pleads Guilty to Sexual Assault of Inmates
Salvador Vargas, a former Santa Barbara County Jail discharge planner, has pled guilty to two felonies for sexually assaulting female inmates.
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Los Angeles Residents Arrested for Goleta Catalytic Converter Thefts
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.
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Los Olivos Prescribed Burn In Progress
[Update]: The Santa Barbara County Fire Department confirmed a prescribed burn for strategic wildland fuel reduction purposes between near Los Olivos will start Monday.
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Goleta's Pavement Rehabilitation Project to Begin Construction Soon
Backlog of Deferred Roadway Maintenance Remains
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Realignment of Modoc Road Multiuse Path
Next week the City of Santa Barbara will begin realigning the roadway to prep for Modoc Road construction.
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Attend a Joint Meeting for the State Street Master Plan
Residents are encouraged to join a special joint meeting to discuss the State Street Master Plan this week.
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Fire Won't Wait, Plan Your Escape
As Fire Prevention Week Approaches, the City of Santa Barbara Fire Department Reminds Residents That “Fire Won’t Wait. Plan Your Escape.”