Santa Barbara County
Recent News About Santa Barbara County
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Pedestrian fatality in Goleta after vehicle collision; investigation ongoing
On December 24, 2024, at around 7:02 pm, a vehicle-pedestrian collision occurred at the intersection of Hollister Avenue and Magnolia Drive in Old Town Goleta.
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Goleta Police urge responsible driving during holiday season
The Goleta Police Department is urging the public to drive responsibly during the holiday season.
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Santa Barbara man arrested for theft of Christmas trees
A Santa Barbara man has been taken into custody for allegedly stealing Christmas trees from a local nursery.
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Santa Barbara County Sheriff offers texting option for emergency communication
The Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Office is reminding the community of the option to send text messages to 9-1-1 during emergencies when voice calls are not possible or safe.
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Goleta Police announce DUI checkpoint on December 13
The Goleta Police Department has announced a DUI checkpoint scheduled for Friday, December 13th.
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Santa Barbara County welcomes new custody deputies after academy graduation
The Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Office has welcomed 15 new Custody Deputies following their graduation from the Allan Hancock CORE Custody Deputy Academy.
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Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office welcomes new deputies after academy graduation
The Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Office recently welcomed five new deputies who graduated from the Allan Hancock College Basic Law Enforcement Academy.
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Goleta Police Department receives $125K grant for traffic safety program
The Goleta Police Department has been awarded a $125,000 grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) to enhance its traffic enforcement and education programs.
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Isla Vista man arrested after fleeing deputies into ocean
An incident unfolded in Isla Vista, California, where a local man was apprehended after attempting to evade law enforcement by fleeing into the ocean.
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Sheriff's office identifies inmate in apparent suicide at main jail
The Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Office has released the identity of an inmate who died from an apparent suicide at the Main Jail.
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Incarcerated person dies in apparent suicide at Santa Barbara Main Jail
An individual incarcerated at the Main Jail in Santa Barbara, California, was found dead from an apparent suicide.
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Deputies discover kidnapping during routine traffic stop in Montecito
Deputies in Montecito, California, discovered a kidnapping in progress during a traffic stop on Tuesday night.
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Lompoc man arrested for attempted murder after Buellton shooting
A Lompoc man was arrested for attempted murder following a shooting incident in Buellton.
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Santa Barbara County Sheriff showcases pumpkin contest entries at local events
The Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Office is set to display 11 decorated pumpkins at Trunk-or-Treat events across the county.
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Santa Barbara Sheriff outlines plans for Halloween weekend in Isla Vista
The Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office has released information regarding the upcoming Halloween weekend in Isla Vista.
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Teen driver safety week highlights parental role in preventing risky behavior
National Teen Driver Safety Week, observed from October 20 to 26, aims to address the significant issue of car crashes being a leading cause of death for teenagers aged 15 to 18 in the United States. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reported that in 2022, there were 2,514 fatalities involving teen drivers. In California alone, young drivers were involved in nearly 12% of all fatal crashes despite representing only 5% of licensed drivers nationwide.
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Santa Barbara County hosts public forum on TRUTH Act
Residents of Santa Barbara County are invited to participate in a community forum on California's TRUTH Act and the access local governments can provide to federal immigration authorities. The event is scheduled for December 10, 2024, during the Board of Supervisors meeting at the Joseph Centeno Betteravia Government Administration Building in Santa Maria. The board meeting will start at 9 a.m., with the TRUTH Act Forum expected to begin after 2 p.m. Participation is available both virtually and in person.
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Santa Barbara County announces TRUTH Act Forum on December 10
Santa Barbara County will hold a forum to discuss the TRUTH Act, focusing on the access provided to federal immigration authorities. This community forum is scheduled during the Board of Supervisors meeting on December 10, 2024, at the Joseph Centeno Betteravia Government Administration Building in Santa Maria. The session is expected to begin after 2:00 p.m., with virtual and in-person participation options available.
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Goleta Police promote Walk and Roll Day on October 9
The Goleta Police Department is inviting families and students to participate in "Walk and Roll to School Day" on Wednesday, October 9. This annual event emphasizes the benefits of exercise while promoting pedestrian and road safety.
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Santa Maria Sheriff's Office provides update on custody-related death investigation
Sheriff's detectives in Santa Maria, California, have released further details regarding a custody-related death that occurred on September 17, 2024. The deceased has been identified as Antonio Alvarado Orozco, aged 40, from Santa Maria. According to the Coroner’s Bureau, Orozco died due to complications of blunt force craniocerebral trauma resulting from a fall during a seizure. The manner of death has been classified as accidental.