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Santa Barbara High VADA Program Receives $2.2M Grant for New Building
The Visual Arts & Design Academy at Santa Barbara High School has been awarded $2.2 million towards the construction of a new building optimized for the specialized education and training offered by VADA.
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Fire Department Warns of Winter Fire Safety
The Santa Barbara County Fire Department reminds residents of fire safety during the colder winter months.
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Call for Community Members to Explore a Civilian Police Review System
Interested in helping the City guide the creation of a civilian police review system to ensure transparency and accountability within the Police Department?
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Old Town Sidewalk Improvement Project to Finish Next Week
The final construction work resumes on the Old Town Sidewalk Improvement Project which is scheduled to be completed before Thanksgiving.
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County Animal Services Temporarily Closes Lompoc Shelter
County Animal Services made the decision to concentrate staffing and animal care at the two shelters in Santa Maria and Santa Barbara and temporarily close the Lompoc facility.
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Santa Barbara Police Warn of Increased Vehicle Burglaries
The Santa Barbara Police Department reports an increase in vehicle burglaries, especially at Hendry's Beach and other beachfront and trailhead areas.
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Self-Certification of Grading for Hillside Parcels
The Santa Barbara City Council adopted grading regulations that are focused on improving the accuracy of land grading operations in hillside neighborhoods.
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Ellwood Onshore Oil Trucking to Start Friday
One or two truck per day will be removing oil from the Ellwood Onshore Facility and trucking onto Highway 101 starting Friday.
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Carbajal Chosen to Negotiate Final Defense Spending Bill
Rep. Salud Carbajal was named a conferee for the National Defense Authorization Act where he will play a role in resolving differences between the Senate and House NDAA bills to form one final piece of legislation.
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Santa Barbara City Fire Department Operations Chief Retires
The Santa Barbara City Fire Department announced the retirement of Operations Division Chief Lee Waldron after serving for 36 years in the fire service.
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Lompoc Police Document Increased Gun and Gang Arrests
The Lompoc Police Department reports a timeline of recent gun and gang-related arrests within the past month and a half.
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County Public Defender's Office Awarded Fellowship to Create Mobil App
Santa Barbara County Public Defender’s Office has been selected to partner with Code for America’s Fellowship Program to facilitate the creation of a mobile app.
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Goleta Seeking Feedback on Homelessness Plan
The City of Goleta’s first comprehensive Homelessness Strategic Plan is now available for a 30-day public comment period prior to final adoption by City Council.
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County Successfully Houses 52 Homeless Youth
Santa Barbara County met its goals during the 100-day challenge to house homeless youth and young adults.
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Attempted Murder Suspect Apprehended
[Update]: The Santa Maria Police Department is seeking help in locating an attempted homicide and carjacking suspect.
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Haskell's Beach Hazards Removal Activity Begins
The California State Lands Commission contractor commences work to remove remnant oil and gas operation pipelines that currently protrude outward from the coastal bluffs at Haskell’s Beach.
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Carbajal Introduces Bipartisan Fly Safe and Healthy Act
Congressman Carbajal led a bipartisan group of lawmakers in introducing the Fly Safe and Healthy Act of 2020 to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 among air travelers.
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Santa Barbara Police Unveil New Online Crime Map
The Santa Barbara Police Department unveils a new "near-real-time" online crime map with the ability to provide anonymous tips in multiple languages.
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Isla Vista Community Services District Wins State Transportation Planning Grant
The Isla Vista Community Services District successfully won a Sustainable Transportation Equity Project grant of $182,158 from the State of California Air Resources Board.
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Santa Barbara Receives 15% Decrease in Sales Tax Revenue
The City of Santa Barbara received $4.84 million in sales tax revenue during the quarter ended June 30, 2020, which is 15% below the same quarter last year.
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Virgil Elings Donates $4 Million for New Dos Pueblos High Facilities
Philanthropist Virgil Elings donated $4 million to support the construction of new buildings for the Engineering Academy at Dos Pueblos High School.
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California King Tides Project: Snap the Shore, See the Future
The California King Tides Project helps to visualize future sea level by observing the highest high tides of today and how those tides interact with our coastal infrastructure, recreation areas, and ecosystems.
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Santa Maria Police Searching for Liquor Store Robber
The Santa Maria Police Department is asking for the public's help in finding a suspect involved in liquor store robberies.
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County Launches 100-Day Challenge to Reduce Homeless Veterans and Youth
Santa Barbara County launched a 100-Day Challenge to reduce homelessness among Veterans.
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Trailer Fire in Santa Maria
Santa Maria Firefighters responded to a trailer fire on W. Betteravia Ave on Wednesday.
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Tools for Veterans and Job Seekers at Goleta & Santa Ynez Valley Libraries
Goleta and Santa Ynez Valley libraries are offering a free program for locals to search for both veteran benefits and jobs.
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Santa Barbara Water Rate Increase On Hold
The City of Santa Barbara will not move forward with a planned water rate increase until July 2021.
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Conceptual Plans for Police Station Project to be Unveiled
Conceptual plans for the new Santa Barbara Police Station proposed on E. Cota Street will be revealed during a review meeting next week.
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Mail Truck Collision in Montecito
Montecito Firefighters were on the scene of a vehicle that collided with a parked US Postal Service delivery van on Monday evening.
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BarM Prescribed Burn to Occur Wednesday
A prescribed burn of 406 acres is scheduled near Los Alamos at BarM Ranch on Wednesday.