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Local reporting for Santa Barbara County, CA
Santa Barbara County California Desk covers weather alerts, local government, schools, roads and business news for Santa Barbara County, California.
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News · Santa Barbara County · Santa Barbara · California
Goleta Union’s 2025-26 test scores remained steady overall, while results continued to differ among racial groups.
News · Santa Barbara County · Santa Barbara · California
A chief deputy with the Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Office has been appointed to lead the California Peace Officers Association.
News · Santa Barbara County · Santa Barbara · California
Local school districts are considering the cost of installing air conditioning in every classroom as hot conditions raise questions about learning spaces.
News · Santa Barbara County · Santa Barbara · California
The Santa Barbara City College Board of Trustees named two campus facilities for Michael A. Goldberg and Kathleen “Kathy” O’Connor.
News · Santa Barbara County · Santa Barbara · California
A California man pleaded guilty to bombing the Santa Barbara County courthouse after law enforcement seized his firearms.
News · Santa Barbara County · Santa Ynez · California
The Air Pollution Control hearing board is seeking applicants for an attorney position.
News · Santa Barbara County · Santa Barbara · California
Santa Barbara Unified is expanding student e-bike safety efforts and its campus permit program for the 2026-27 school year.
News · Santa Barbara County · Santa Barbara · California
Santa Barbara mayoral candidate Sneddon told attendees at a Democratic Party Labor Day picnic that the city should keep moving forward.
News · Santa Barbara County · Santa Barbara · California
A Santa Barbara County Fire captain and a search dog received honors for their response to an earthquake in Venezuela.
News · Santa Barbara County · California
A new gun store next to a day care has opened a debate over whether California town rules should change.
News · Santa Barbara County · Santa Barbara · California
A report points to possible additional solar development, but the project, approval status and timeline are not identified.
News · Santa Barbara County · Santa Barbara · California
The Santa Barbara County APCD has opened recruitment for a position on its Hearing Board.
News · Santa Barbara County · Santa Barbara · California
Santa Barbara County is preparing for a strong El Niño and has set a public meeting about the weather pattern.