Santa Barbara County Sees Third Year in a Row of Drought
With no end to dry spell in sight, the region’s water purveyors are getting creative.
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Santa Barbara County to Acquire Last Parcel Needed for Randall Road Debris Basin
A judge has ruled that a 1/9 Debris Flow widow must sell her Montecito property to the county.
Supervisors ‘Wholly Disagree’ with Grand Jury’s Findings on Idle Oil Wells
County staff says the state, not the county, is responsible for most of the issues outlined in the report.
Santa Barbara County Renews COVID Emergency Declaration to Allow Video Meetings
The county’s emergency declaration that allows it to hold meetings on video instead of fully in-person during the pandemic was
Direct Relief Ships Second Round of Aid to Ukraine
Santa Barbara–based nonprofit sends emergency medical supplies to war zone.
Campfires Banned Along Ridges of Santa Ynez Mountains
An increase in camping and open fires cause federal and local fire officials to push for a complete ban.
Santa Barbara Police Officer Breaks Hand Chasing an Alleged Prowler
San Roque homeowner near Peabody school calls for help; responding officers give chase and fight with suspect.
Fire at Santa Ynez Heli Base
Fire at Santa Ynez Heli base.
Multi-Passenger Amtrak Fares Just Dropped
Fares to ride the train Monday through Thursday just dropped. Using the code V308, one adult passenger — paying full
Supervisors Get an Efficiency Update on Santa Barbara County Fire
It was not unlike exploratory surgery, said County Fire Chief Mark Hartwig: painful.
