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Flex Alert Extends to Thursday
[Update]: With high temperatures in the forecast and record-high demand for electricity predicted, the California Independent System Operator issued a statewide Flex Alert, a call for voluntary electricity conservation, today,
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Santa Barbara Public Library Expands Hours for Services at Central Library During Construction
Construction continues at the Central Library but the main level of the Library will be open for holds pick up and browsing collections of physical library materials, including children’s and teen books, fiction, nonfiction, Spanish, DVDs, and special collections.
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State Street Overdose Death Leads to Arrest
A 34-year-old Santa Barbara man has been arrested for allegedly distrubting fentanyl that led to an overdose death earlier this year.
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MTD BOARD OF DIRECTORS APPROVES OPTION AGREEMENT WITH CONAM TO JOINTLY DEVELOP HOUSING
MTD Board of Directors of Santa Barbara MTD voted unanimously to approve an option to ground lease agreement to develop transit-oriented, multifamily rental housing on MTD’s vacant property on Calle Real in the Eastern Goleta Valley.
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County of Santa Barbara Announces Chief Information Officer
After a nationwide search, the County of Santa Barbara announced that Chris Chirgwin has been appointed as the County’s Chief Information Officer.
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Public Input Requested on Goleta's Community Development Block Grant Year-End Report and Reallocation of Funding
Every year the City of Goleta looks forward to helping those in our community via our Community Development Block Grant program
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One Arrest, Five Citations in Santa Maria DUI Checkpoint
One driver was arrested for DUI and five drivers were cited for suspended licenses during a checkpoint in Santa Maria.
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Pavement Rehabilitation Coming to Western Goleta this Fall
Beginning this fall, pavement rehabilitation work will take place on roadway sections in several Goleta neighborhoods as part of the 2022-2023 Pavement Rehabilitation Project.
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Notification of Extreme Fire Weather
Local fire departments are notifying the public that the predicted heatwave and sundowner winds through Sept. 6th brings extreme fire weather.
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SB Airport Selects FUSE Connect to Enhance Regional Partnerships and Advertising Program
Santa Barbara Airport has awarded FUSE Connect a three-year contract to oversee the partnership and advertising program at the Airport.
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Brewery and Winery Legislation Signed by Governor
Assemblymember Steve Bennett announced his legislation to help local wineries and breweries was signed by Gov. Newsom on Friday.
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Lompoc Police Department Announces Update to Concealed Carry Weapon Policy
In light of a recent Supreme Court decision, the Lompoc Chief of Police announces an update to the concealed carry weapon policy.
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Prescribed Burn at UCSB Lagoon Scheduled
The Santa Barbara County Fire Department has tentatively scheduled a one-day Prescribed Burn at UCSB Lagoon near Campus Point with a targeted burn window of the week of September 12.
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Mesa Creek Arroyo Burro Estuary 15 Years Later
The City of Santa Barbara's Creek Division celebrates the 15th anniversary of Arroyo Burro Estuary's completion.
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Architectural Historian Honored with Historic Preservation Award
Santa Barbara City's Architectural Historian, Nicole Hernandez, was honored with the John Pitman Memorial Award for Historic Preservation Work.
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Sheriff's Detectives Investigate Robbery and Kidnapping in Carpinteria
Sheriff’s detectives are investigating a reported robbery and kidnapping that occurred on Tuesday in the 4900-block of Carpinteria Avenue.
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Hotel Tax Brings in Nearly $4M Last Month
The City of Santa Barbara collected $3.97 million in transient occupancy taxes for July 2022, about 19.5% above projections.
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Santa Barbara County Steps Up to Governor's 100-Day Challenge
County aims to resolve encampments along county highways and railroad tracks
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Project to Remove Final Two Oil Piers at Haskell’s Beach Set to Begin
Decommissioning Gets Underway on Monday, August 29
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Drug and Human Trafficking Organization Dismantled in Ventura County
Starting in March 2021, Human Trafficking Investigators and FBI received information that sex and labor trafficking was taking place at several massage parlors and skin care businesses in Ventura County
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Public Input Sought on Draft Ordinance for Civilian Police Oversight
The City of Santa Barbara seeks feedback on a draft ordinance that will guide its efforts in implementing a new civilian oversight system of the Police Department.
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Rep. Carbajal Tours Goleta Community Center
Rep. Salud Carbajal toured the Goleta Community Center to see improvement plans for the $3 million in federal funding he secured.
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Montecito Water District's Fix a Leak Initiative
Montecito Water District helps customers avoid water waste with the “Find and Fix a Leak” Initiative
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Goleta’s Dam Dinner Brings Record Turnout
More than 500 People Attended Scenic Event at Lake Los Carneros Dam
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Goleta’s New Assistant Public Works Director
Meet the City of Goleta's new Assistant Public Works Director, Luz “Nina” Buelna, who brings in extensive engineering experience.
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Santa Maria Checkpoint Nets 10 Citations
Santa Maria Police issued 10 citations during a DUI checkpoint on Friday.
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Three "Ghost" Guns Confiscated and Suspect Arrested in Isla Vista
Deputies from the Isla Vista Foot Patrol station have arrested a Lompoc man for weapons charges and confiscated three un-serialized “ghost guns”.
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Goleta Councilmember Kyle Richards Joins Complete Streets Champions Institute
In support of the Active People, Healthy Nation℠ Initiative, Goleta City Councilmember Kyle Richards was selected to be part of the third class of the Champions Institute.
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Sheriff's Office Provides Community Training
The Sheriff’s Office Training Bureau cadre has been partnering with local business and schools to offer active attacker training to their staff members.
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Goleta Police Encourages Community to Choose a Sober Way to Travel
As the summer travel season wraps up, the Goleta Police Department reminds drivers to be responsible and never drive under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs.