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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 · California
A California health department said heat was the likely reason runners were hospitalized during a race.
News · Santa Barbara County · Santa Barbara · California
Police are investigating what they describe as suspicious circumstances after 19 runners were taken to hospitals following a Santa Barbara half marathon.
News · Santa Barbara County · Santa Barbara · California
A stabbing was reported at Coal Oil Point Reserve near Isla Vista in Santa Barbara County.
News · Santa Barbara County · Santa Barbara · California
Santa Barbara firefighters responded to a vegetation fire near the Hope Ranch landmark known as the “Volcano.”
News · Santa Barbara County · Santa Barbara · California
The 2026 Santa Barbara Unified election will come as the district enters a period described as the post-Maldonado era.
News · Santa Barbara County · Goleta · California
A longtime Goleta school board member is preparing to end 45 years of service, Noozhawk reports.
News · Santa Barbara County · Santa Maria · California
A U.S. citizen student with disabilities was injured during an ICE detention near Santa Maria High School.
News · Santa Barbara County · Santa Barbara · California
Voters should review the exact wording and official election materials for each local measure on their ballot.
News · Santa Barbara County · Santa Barbara · California
Lompoc Unified’s 2026 California School Dashboard shows fewer suspensions, a graduation rate above the state rate, and English learner gains.
News · Santa Barbara County · Santa Barbara · California
ICE detained a special-needs student who is a U.S. citizen near Santa Maria High School, the headline reports.
News · Santa Barbara County · Santa Barbara · California
The online map is designed to help residents track planned prescribed fires and air-quality information in Santa Barbara County.
News · Santa Barbara County · Santa Maria · California
The Santa Maria-Bonita School District has received a Golden Bell Award, recognizing work by the local school system.
News · Santa Barbara County · Santa Maria · California
The National Weather Service has issued a red-flag warning for Friday in the interior County mountains.
News · Santa Barbara County · Santa Barbara · California
The Santa Barbara High School Alumni Association will induct five Dons into its 2026 Wall of Fame.
News · Santa Barbara County · Santa Maria · California
Candidates for Santa Maria-Bonita and high school boards met at a forum to discuss the local school races.
News · Santa Barbara County · Santa Barbara · California
Goleta school enrollment has fallen significantly over the past 10 years, putting the long-term trend in focus.
News · Santa Barbara County · Santa Barbara · California
The Move with MADD 3K Walk is inviting Santa Barbara residents to take part in an event focused on safer roads.
News · Santa Barbara County · Santa Barbara · California
Santa Barbara Unified School Board hopeful Mark Philibosian is focusing his campaign message on improving student test scores.
News · Santa Barbara County · Santa Barbara · California
The Santa Barbara County Air Pollution Control District has outlined rules for diesel generators used during public safety power shutoffs.
News · Santa Barbara County · Santa Barbara · California
No board vote, election result or membership change establishes a reset for the Santa Barbara School Board.
News · Santa Barbara County · Santa Barbara · California
A Santa Barbara Unified school board candidate debate focused on the difference between established experience and newer perspectives.
News · Santa Barbara County · Santa Barbara · California
State Street, rent regulations and the city budget are central issues in the Santa Barbara mayoral discussion.
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.