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Santa Barbara County Fire Department crews stopped the forward progress of a roadside vegetation fire along northbound Highway 101 at Naples this evening.

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California Highway Patrol officers stopped a vehicle traveling at 143 miles per hour in a 65-mph zone on northbound Highway 101 south of Padaro last week.

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Santa Barbara County sheriff’s detectives have arrested a fifth and final suspect in connection with the fatal stabbing of a 17-year-old on April 30, 2025, near San Simeon Drive and Turnpike Road.

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Santa Barbara County Fire Department crews responded to Nojoqui Falls near Buellton this afternoon after receiving a report of an injured hiker.

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Santa Barbara Police Department and emergency medical services responded to 700 W. Mission St. this afternoon after a vehicle hit a parked car and rolled over.

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Santa Barbara County’s June primary delivered clear leads in several marquee contests and razor-thin margins in others, with ballots still being counted and final outcomes in a few races likely to hinge on late-arriving vote-by-mail totals.

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[City of Goleta @CityOfGoleta]

The Pride Flag is up at Goleta City Hall in recognition of LGBTQ+ Pride Month 🏳️‍🌈
The flag was raised by the Goleta City Council along with City Manager Robert Nisbet, Assistant City Manager Jaime Valdez, and General Services Director Matthew Fore. The City Council will present a Pride Month proclamation at its June 2 meeting, reaffirming the City of Goleta’s commitment to fostering a welcoming and inclusive community for all.
View the proclamation: https://t.co/K9cpsKgcK7
#CityofGoleta #PrideMonth #LGBTQ

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La Bandera del Orgullo ondea en el Ayuntamiento de Goleta en reconocimiento del Mes del Orgullo LGBTQ+ 🏳️‍🌈
La bandera fue izada por el Concejo Municipal de Goleta junto con el Gerente de la Ciudad, Robert Nisbet; el Subgerente de la Ciudad, Jaime Valdez; y el Director de Servicios Generales, Matthew Fore. El Concejo Municipal presentará una proclamación por el Mes del Orgullo durante su reunión del 2 de junio, reafirmando el compromiso de la Ciudad de Goleta de fomentar una comunidad acogedora e inclusiva para todas las personas.
Vea la proclamación: https://t.co/K9cpsKgcK7
#CiudaddeGoleta #MesDelOrgullo #LGBTQ

[Santa Barbara County @countyofsb]

Today is Election Day, June 2, 2026! Don’t forget to turn in your ballot by 8 PM at an official drop box—or vote in person at your polling place. Your voice matters! Visit https://t.co/6Uuw6MwyD7 for locations and info.

#ElectionDay #SantaBarbaraCounty

[Santa Barbara County @countyofsb]

Ballot drop boxes are open 24/7 until 8 p.m. on June 2, 2026. Use any of the 18 official boxes in #SantaBarbaraCounty. Locations are in your mailed ballot and https://t.co/j0VaIWKTMY.

[Santa Barbara County @countyofsb]

Ballot drop boxes are open 24/7 until 8 p.m. on June 2, 2026. Use any of the 18 official boxes in #SantaBarbaraCounty. Locations are in your mailed ballot and https://t.co/j0VaIWKTMY.

[NWS Los Angeles @NWSLosAngeles]

Showers have developed over the area, focused on the mountains of Santa Barbara and Ventura Counties. No significant impacts are expected at this time, and chances for showers will last through Thursday night associated with the low pressure system in the area. #cawx #carain

[City of Santa Barbara @SBCity]

STREET PAVING NOTICE 🚧: Overnight paving on Anacapa Street starts Tues., May 26–Fri., May 29, from 7 p.m.–7 a.m. Driveway access on impacted blocks will be temporarily unavailable during work. Avoid posted “No Parking” zones and expect delays.

More info https://t.co/iHPLAA8qw6

[Santa Barbara County Fire Department @SBCFireInfo]

This Memorial Day, we pause to remember and honor the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. 🇺🇸

From all of us at Santa Barbara County Fire Department, thank you to those who made the ultimate sacrifice, and to the families who continue to carry their memory forward.

Today, and every day, we remember.

#MemorialDay #SBCFire #HonorAndRemember

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On day eight of the Santa Rosa Island Fire, crews have largely transitioned to patrol and mop-up operations as containment passed the halfway mark. As of this morning, the fire is 59% contained and has burned 18,379 acres.

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The Santa Barbara County Association of Governments board adopted the 2026 Transit Needs Assessment during its meeting on May 21, noting that there were no unmet transit needs in the region.

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Firefighters made significant progress on the Foothill Fire overnight, holding the burn area at 904 acres and increasing containment to 85% as of this morning.

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Three UC Berkeley Graduate School of Journalism alumni and a UC Santa Barbara alumna have been awarded 2026 Pulitzer Prizes, one of journalism’s highest honors.

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Santa Barbara County District Attorney announced that Luis Ruiz Sanchez, 24 Santa Barbara, was sentenced to 5 years in State Prison for DUI and causing injuries.

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California is once again rolling out the SUN Bucks program to help families fight childhood hunger during summer, when children are on summer break.

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The Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office said it arrested two suspects from Taft on theft-related charges following a residential burglary inside an evacuation order zone impacted by the Foothill Fire.

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