Sheriff Arrests Two on Charges of Attempted Murder
Suspects in county jail in connection with gang-related violence in March.
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Santa Barbara Police Department Arrests Robbery Suspect
Paul Catono Murray is the second suspect to be arrested in relation to the alleged robbery of Ross on upper State Street in December 2019.
COVID-19 Testing Facility Opens in Lompoc
Santa Barbara County’s third community testing facility, Anderson Recreation Center, is now taking appointments.
Testing Begins at Earl Warren Showgrounds
County Public Health releases details about hours of operation, procedure for requesting appointment.
$22 Million Restoration Plan for Refugio Oil Spill Released
When more than 140,000 gallons of crude oil poured from a broken pipe along Santa Barbara’s scenic coast in May
Items Stolen Out of Post Office Collection Bin on Canon Perdido
Police ask anyone who deposited mail there to take steps against identity theft.
Santa Barbara County Begins Community Testing for COVID-19
County Public Health Department working with state authorities to scale up testing
Newsom Limits Beach Closures to Orange County
After reports circulated that all state beaches would close, Newsom issues narrower order.
Crime Rates Continue Downward Trend in Santa Barbara County
New yearly report from Sheriff’s Office shows violent crime hitting an all-time low.
Report: Governor Newsom to Order Statewide Beach Closure
A leaked memo suggests the closure will be announced today and start on Friday.