Santa Barbara County plans to build more solar energy projects on its own land, including at the Northern Branch Jail, the ...

Many Carpinteria residents say the smell of cannabis is unbearable— leading to nausea and severe allergies. “A lot of ...

The Santa Barbara County District Attorney’s Office proudly announces that Chief Investigator Kristina Perkins has ...

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The 2024-25 Santa Barbara County Grand Jury Thursday released results of a comprehensive investigation of how well the County Public Health Department is ...

Is the Santa Barbara County Public Health Department Prepared for the Next Epidemic?” Another epidemic in Santa Barbara ...

On Wednesday, the 2024-2025 Santa Barbara County Grand Jury issued a report of its findings and recommendations regarding ...

To address safety and wellness concerns at jails in Santa Barbara County, the County hired two County Healthcare overseers to ...