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Santa Barbara Humane Society Donates Large Animal Rescue Equipment
The Santa Barbara Humane Society is taking a step back from large animal rescues and has donated equipment to Santa Barbara County Animal Services.
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Fairview Overpass Pedestrian Sidewalk Project Completed
Goleta announces the completion of the improved pedestrian and bicyclist safety sidewalk infill project on Fairview Avenue at the Highway 101 intersection.
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Suspects Arrested for Weapons Violations, Child Endangerment and Robbery
Three suspects were arrested in Goleta on Friday for robbery, weapons violations, and child endangerment.
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Animal Services Impound 104 Dogs from Lompoc Home
A team from Santa Barbara County Animal Services impounded 104 dogs from inside a home in Lompoc on Thursday.
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New Director for County Environmental Health Services
Santa Barbara County Public Health Department announces Lars Seifert as the new Environmental Health Services Director for the County of Santa Barbara.
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Halloween Parking Restrictions Return in Select Goleta Neighborhoods
The City of Goleta will keep its parking permit program for this year's Halloween weekend.
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Sedgwick Reserve Research Burn Scheduled Wednesday
[Update]: The Santa Barbara County Fire Department will be conducting a research burn on the Sedgwick Reserve in the Santa Ynez Valley, just east of and adjacent to Figueroa Creek
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Santa Barbara and Montecito Water District Sign Water Supply Agreement
On National “Imagine a Day Without Water” Day a 50-year Water Supply Agreement was signed between the Montecito Water District and the City of Santa Barbara.
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Sex Offender Operation Nets Three Arrests
Detectives from the Criminal Investigations Bureau have concluded a month-long sex offender operation that included over 100 compliance checks and a sting that netted 3 arrests.
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Goleta's Stow Grove Park Renovation Project
The City of Goleta is renovating Stow Grove Park and wants to hear from local residents.
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Coast Guard Urges Caution During Spiny Lobster Season
The Coast Guard is urging all divers and mariners to exercise caution and utilize safe diving practices during of the California spiny lobster season in the greater Los Angeles area.
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Deputies Search for T-Mobile Robbery Suspect
The Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help in identifying an armed suspect who robbed a T-Mobile in Carpinteria last month.
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Suspects Arrested for Discharging a Firearm in Isla Vista
Two men were arrested in Isla Vista early Sunday morning for allegedly negligently shooting firearms, resisting arrest, and driving under the influence.
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Montecito GSA: New Shingle, New Face
The Montecito Groundwater Basin GSA has a new sign and a new Groundwater Specialist.
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California Flood Preparedness Week
This week is California Flood Preparedness Week and the Public Works Department urges residents to be prepared.
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Public Engagement Opportunities on Significant City Initiatives
The City of Santa Barbara is working on major initiatives of communitywide importance involving racial justice in law enforcement.
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County Probation Launches Prison to Employment Program
Earlier this month the Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors approved a contract to provide employment development and subsidized employment services to justice-involved individuals on probation.
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Deadline to Register to Vote is THIS Monday, October 19
Santa Barbara County reminds residents the deadline to register to vote is this Monday, October 19.
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Tax Results for the City of Santa Barbara
The City of Santa Barbara collected 33.2% less in transient occupancy taxes for August 2020.
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Suspect in Stolen Vehicle Arrested After Pursuit Along Highway 1
[Update]: After a high-speed pursuit, deputies arrested a suspect in a stolen vehicle who is believed to have been involved in additional crimes in Lompoc and Guadalupe.
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Suspected Cannabis Dealer Apprehended During Traffic Stop
A Santa Maria man on parole was arrested during a traffic stop for possession of cannabis products for the purpose of sale without a valid license.
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Lawmakers Applaud Decision to Keep Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary on Nomination List
Rep. Salud Carbajal and Sen. Feinstein applauded National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration on their decision to keep the Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary on the nomination list for designation as a marine sanctuary.
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Public Urged to Use Official County Election Ballot Drop Boxes
[Update]: Santa Barbara County Elections is responding to recent reports of groups promoting unofficial ballot drop boxes not affiliated with Santa Barbara County Elections.
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Last Chance to Complete Census, Deadline Moved to Thursday
Following a Supreme Court ruling, the 2020 Census response deadline which had been extended to October 31, is now over on Thursday.
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Lompoc Police Searching for Bank Robber
The Lompoc Police Department is searching for a person who robbed Coast Hills Federal Credit Union on Tuesday morning.
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Seven Year Old Dies in Lompoc Car Collision
The Lompoc Police Department report a 7-year-old child died in a traffic collision on West Pine Ave on Monday.
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Santa Barbara School Board Votes for Hybrid Learning in January
The Santa Barbara Unified School Board voted to implement hybrid learning model for all students on January 19, 2021.
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Scam for Gas and Electric Utility Customers
A recent scam lures unsuspecting customers to divulge sensitive information and pay fake gas and electric bills.
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City of Goleta Honored for Efforts to Create a More Sustainable Community
The Institute for Local Government and the Statewide Energy Efficiency Collaborative honored the City of Goleta for its efforts to save energy and adopt policies and practices that support a more sustainable and vibrant community.
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New Animals Services Director Announced
The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department announced that Angela Walters Yates has been hired as the Animal Services Director for the County of Santa Barbara.