2020 Press Releases

"MASKED AND MIGHTY" COVID-19 CAMPAIGN LAUNCHED BY COUNTYWIDE HEALTHCARE AND EDUCATION PARTNERS
10/27/2020 12:58 PM
An uncommon coalition of healthcare and education partners from across the county is joining forces to launch MASKED AND MIGHTY, a campaign to save lives, reduce the transmission of COVID-19, reopen more businesses and schools and maintain access to vital healthcare.

COUNTY PUBLIC DEFENDER'S OFFICE AWARDED FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM TO CREATE MOBILE APP
10/27/2020 11:33 AM
Using Technology to Enhance Client Access to Services and Resources

OTS Jaws Grant 2020
10/27/2020 9:57 AM
The Santa Barbara County Fire Department was awarded a $74,000.00 grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) for the purchase of new battery powered extrication equipment that will be used to rescue crash victims.

People v_ Stop & Shop Gas #2; Case No_ 20CV01075
10/27/2020 9:29 AM
Gas Station Operator Settles Environmental Protection Action

Suspects Arrested for Weapons Violations, Child Endangerment and Robbery
10/24/2020 9:00 AM
Three suspects have been arrested and warrant service has been completed after an early morning robbery. On Friday, October 23, 2020, at approximately 1:36 a.m., deputies responded to a 9-1-1 call of a robbery that had just occurred in the area of Covington Way and Camino Venturoso.

COUNTY ANIMAL SERVICES IMPOUNDS 104 DOGS
10/23/2020 9:07 AM
Yesterday, a team of Santa Barbara County Animal Services staff impounded 104 dogs from inside a home in Lompoc. The owner relinquished legal custody of the dogs, the majority of which are Chihuahua and Chihuahua mixes.

Burglary Suspect Arrested After Briefly Being Cornered by Tide
10/22/2020 3:46 PM
A burglary suspect has been arrested after he was briefly stranded by rising tide on the beach in Isla Vista.

Burglary Suspect Arrested After Briefly Being Cornered by Tide(1)
10/22/2020 3:46 PM
A burglary suspect has been arrested after he was briefly stranded by rising tide on the beach in Isla Vista.

Sheriff's Deputy Tests Positive for COVID-19(1)
10/22/2020 3:39 PM
On Sunday, October 17, 2020, a Sheriff's deputy was found to be positive for COVID-19. The deputy was not experiencing COVID-19 related symptoms and was tested in the community.

People v_ Isaac Valentino De Luna - Case No_ 20CR07406
10/22/2020 11:49 AM
Santa Barbara County District Attorney Joyce E. Dudley announced today that a felony complaint has been filed against Issac Valentino De Luna, 20, of Lompoc. The charges stem from an August 22, 2020, head-on vehicle collision on Harris Grade Road in Lompoc that resulted in the death of Benjamin Romayor.