Santa Barbara–Based Charities Responding to Nepal Following Devastating Flash Flooding
Direct Relief and ShelterBox are drawing on experience in the region to guide their response to the recent deadly floods.
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Missing Shafter Man Found Deceased Near Main Jail
The Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the death of a missing Shafter man who was found near the Main Jail Administration building on Thursday, August 27, 2026.
Santa Barbara Unified Shortens School Day in Response to Extreme Heat
The district placed six schools on its minimum day schedule Thursday amid sweltering conditions and a lack of air conditioning. Roughly $194 million in state funding for HVAC improvements at schools sits unused and is set to expire soon.
Santa Barbara Taking Baby Steps Toward Solving Sheriff’s Office Overtime Crisis
The supervisors adopted a raft of Grand Jury recommendations as Brown cautioned more “difficult discussions” are ahead.
Santa Barbara Ends Flock Contract, Will Review Automated Camera Policy
The city will delay signing a contract with a new company to allow for more robust public input on surveillance systems.
ALERTA DE SALUD DURANTE LA ADVERTENCIA DE CALOR EXTREMO
El Departamento de Salud del Condado de Santa Bárbara («County Health») está emitiendo una Alerta de Salud debido a la
Health Alert During Extreme Heat Warning
The County of Santa Barbara Health Department (County Health) is issuing a Health Alert due to the Extreme Heat Warning
Red Flag Warning Issued for Santa Barbara County
Santa Barbara County, Calif. – The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for the Santa Barbara County
Hot Weather Bears Down on Santa Barbara This Week
It’s even hot in the shade in Santa Barbara today, and it will just get hotter over the rest of the week, the National Weather Service (NWS) portends.
Sexual Assault Response Team Awarded $236K Federal Grant for New Site in Santa Barbara
The SART Cottage Relocation Project will include wraparound services for survivors with advanced forensic and recording technology to provide the “next generation” of trauma-informed care.
