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City Council Sets Interim Requirements for State Street Parklets
The Santa Barbara City Council approves updated requirements for State Street including parklet fees per square foot and prohibting parades for two to five years.
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House Passes Bills to Support Central Coast Law Enforcement & Improve Public Safety
Collection of public safety bills passed today includes bill co-sponsored by Rep. Carbajal to create dedicated federal funding sources for small police departments, mental health response teams
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Public Memorial Planned and Scholarship Fund Established to Honor Supervisor Carmen Ramirez
A celebration of life is being held next month for Ventura County Supervisor Carmen Ramirez and a scholarship fund has been created in her honor.
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Santa Maria Police Arrest Suspect in Fatal Stabbing
[Update]: Santa Maria Police and detectives have made an arrest in a fatal stabbing that took place early Wednesday morning.
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City of Goleta Announces Street Sweeping Program Updates for Eastern Goleta
New Eastern Goleta Routes and Schedule Begin October 3rd, 2022
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Cabrillo Pavilion and Cabrillo Ball Park Receive Awards for Community Beautification
Local nonprofit Santa Barbara Beautiful recently recognized two City properties during the organization's 58th annual Awards Gala on Sunday, September 18, 2022.
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Superior Court Judges Elect Patricia L. Kelly as Assistant Presiding Judge
The Judges of the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Barbara elected Judge Patricia L. Kelly as their incoming Assistant Presiding Judge.
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Goleta Lemon Festival Welcomes Back Safety Street
Largest Interactive Display of Police, Fire and Emergency Services on the South Coast
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EDC and Lompoc Settle Clean Water Act Lawsuit
City of Lompoc to Stop Polluting and Pay $260K for Restoration of the Santa Ynez Watershed, says EDC
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Tax Results Up for the City of Santa Barbara
The City of Santa Barbara received a 0.6% increase in sales tax last quarter and a 19.4% increast in hotel tax last month.
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Santa Barbara Public Library Receives $1.4 Million for Facility Improvements
Santa Barbara Public Library is a recipient of over $1.4 million for a significant investment of funding for infrastructure improvements from the California State Library.
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New Santa Barbara Police Chief Sworn In
[Update]: Kelly Ann Gordon was sworn in as Santa Barbara's new Police Chief on Monday morning.
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It's Creek Week!
This year’s Creek Week celebration takes place September 17 – 24.
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New Animal Services Director for Santa Barbara County Announced
The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department announced that after an extensive recruitment process, Sarah Aguilar has been selected as the new County Animal Services Director.
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Custody Deputies and Wellpath Staff Reverse Overdose at Main Jail
An inmate at the Santa Barbara County Main Jail was resuscitated thanks to the swift life-saving efforts of Custody Deputies and their Wellpath healthcare partners.
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Child Passenger Car Seat Safety Check on Saturday
The Santa Barbara Area California Highway Patrol office will be doing a Child Passenger Safety Seat Check on Saturday.
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Bird Tests Positive for West Nile Virus in Ventura County
This week the Ventura County Environmental Health Division received confirmation that a bird collected during the fourth week of August from the City of Simi Valley area tested positive for West Nile Virus.
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Santa Barbara Airport Gets a new Director
Santa Barbara has named Christopher Hastert as Airport Director for the Santa Barbara Airport.
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Santa Barbara Airport Emergency Drill on Thursday
The Santa Barbara Airport Triennial Full-Scale Emergency Exercise will take place this Thursday, September 15, between 7:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. north of the main Runway 7/25.
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Burton Mesa Training Burn
The Santa Barbara County Fire Department will be conducting live fire safety training exercises in a structure located at the Burton Mesa Training Center in Lompoc this week.
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Rep. Carbajal Releases Reports Showing the Inflation Reduction Act Will Lower Health Care Costs for Local Families
Rep. Carbajal released a new report detailing how Central Coast families will soon see more affordable prescription drugs for Medicare recipients and lower health insurance premiums made possible by the Inflation Reduction Act.
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Temporary Playground Closure at Goleta's Berkeley Park
The playground at Berkeley Park, located behind Kellogg Elementary School, will be closed for one week from Monday, September 12 until Monday, September 19.
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Inmate Dies in North County Jail
A 35-year-old inmate in Santa Barbara County's Northern Branch Jail has died. The cause is under investigation.
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Montecito Resident Wins the WaterWise Garden Recognition Contest
Countywide Contest Recognizes Beautiful, Water Efficient Gardens
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9/11 Ceremonies Planned Throughout County
Community members are invited to several 9/11 Remembrance Ceremonies scheduled for September 11th throughout the county.
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Ellwood Mesa Monarch Butterfly Habitat Management Plan Workshop September 12
The City of Goleta reminds the community about the Ellwood Mesa Monarch Butterfly Habitat Management Plan workshop on Monday.
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General Rain Advisory For Countywide Beaches
With rainfall predicted across the region, Santa Barbara County Environmental Health Services wants to remind residents about potential health risks associated with storm water runoff at countywide beaches.
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DUI Collision Seriously Injuries Two on Castillo Street
Two people sustained serious injuries following a vehicle collison on the Castillo Street offramp. The driver was arrested on suspicion of DUI.
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Water Resources Division Reduces Energy Demands Amid Statewide Energy Crisis
The City Water Resources Division reduced energy demands at its three treatment plants this week in response to the current statewide energy crisis.
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City of Goleta Passes Historic Plastic Pollution Reduction Ordinance
City Council Votes Unanimously to Pass Comprehensive Plastic Waste Reduction Policy to Reduce Polystyrene and Single-Use Plastics in Goleta’s Neighborhoods, Waterways, and Beaches
