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Public Safety By Nick Welsh | Wed May 12, 2021 | 12:03pm

Santa Barbara County Fire Marshal Faces a Tough Summer

Homeless encampments have grown in numbers and dangers.

Public Safety By Nick Welsh | Wed May 05, 2021 | 3:24pm

Supervisors hear report on state program targeting prison overcrowding.

Public Safety By Katherine Swartz | Mon May 03, 2021 | 5:00pm

CalFire gives $150,000 toward crews and equipment to address growing fire concerns.

Public Safety By Tyler Hayden | Mon Apr 26, 2021 | 4:15pm

Santa Barbara County has gotten less than half of its normal rainfall for this time of year.

Public Safety By Jean Yamamura | Sat Apr 24, 2021 | 7:42am

Wellpath was brought on in 2017 to increase services and decrease wait times.

Public Safety By Delaney Smith | Tue Apr 20, 2021 | 5:47pm

City partners share their programs for youth.

News By Delaney Smith | Tue Mar 30, 2021 | 12:08pm

A local firefighter was chosen amid a national search.

Public Safety By Jean Yamamura | Sat Mar 13, 2021 | 8:47am

Owner of dive boat that caught fire and killed 34 sells fleet to Santa Barbara company.

Public Safety By Jean Yamamura | Fri Feb 19, 2021 | 3:43pm

Coast Guard begins to create rules following the disastrous fire on a small passenger ship.

Public Safety By Nick Welsh | Wed Feb 17, 2021 | 8:30am

Commissioners are pleased that it’s less austere but worry it has a looming watchtower look.