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Important Tips for 2025 Deltopia Weekend
Wednesday 04/02/2025
Isla Vista, Calif. – As we approach the unsanctioned festival weekend known as Deltopia, the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office and Santa Barbara County Fire Department would like to share some important tips with attendees. Deltopia is known for attracting large crowds to the Isla Vista area, impacting residents and first responders. To ensure safety,…
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Beware of Deltopia Party Ticketing Scam
Tuesday 04/01/2025
Isla Vista Calif. – As Deltopia weekend approaches, the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office is alerting partygoers to a growing scam targeting those looking to join the festivities. A ticketing app is offering prepaid tickets for parties in Isla Vista, but the Sheriff’s Office wants to remind everyone that these paid parties violate local laws…
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Goleta Holding DUI Checkpoint April 5, 2025
Monday 03/31/2025
The Goleta Police Department will hold a DUI checkpoint in conjunction with the unsanctioned Deltopia Event in Isla Vista on Saturday April 5, 2025, from 6:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. at an undisclosed location within the City of Goleta. Checkpoint locations are chosen based on a history of DUI crashes and arrests. The primary purpose…
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Buellton Woman Arrested for Attempted Murder
Sunday 03/30/2025
A Buellton woman has been arrested for attempted murder of her boyfriend. On Sunday, March 30, 2025, at approximately 1:58 a.m., a deputy came upon a male subject in the roadway on Highway 246 at Valley Station Road. As the deputy attempted to usher the subject from the roadway, he discovered that the man had…
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Friday 03/28/2025
Santa Maria, Calif. – An incarcerated individual has died at the Northern Branch Jail after being found unresponsive in her cell. The incarcerated individual was an adult female who had been arrested by Sheriff’s Deputies on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, for an outstanding no bail felony arrest warrant related to being a prohibited person in…
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Advertencia y Orden de Evacuacion has sido CANCELADAS a las 4:30 PM para el area quemada por Incendio Lake. Espere inundaciones/escombros en el area. Mantengase alerta a condiciones cambiantes. Informacion:
Una ORDEN DE EVACUACION ha sido emitida para propiedades identificadas asociadas con el area quemada por el Incendio Lake. Potencial para inundaciones repentinas, flujos de escombros, y desprendimientos de tierra. Desaloje antes las 3 PM hoy, 12 de febrero.
Evacuation Warning and Order have been CANCELLED as of 4:30 PM for the Lake Fire burn area. Expect flooding/debris in the area. Stay alert to changing conditions. Info:
📣 EVACUATION ORDER has been issued for specific properties within the Lake Fire burn scar. Potential for flash flooding, debris flows, and landslides. Leave by 3 PM today, February 12. Info and map: http://ReadySBC.org .
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Thank you to everyone who joined us for coffee with a cop in Orcutt! We enjoyed connecting with the community.
Thank you to everyone who joined us for coffee with a cop in Orcutt! We enjoyed connecting with the community.
Join us for Coffee with a Cop ☕️ 🚔 - Saturday November 30, 2024, from 10a-12p at @ourelement 4890 Bethany Drive in Orcutt. Hope to see you there!!!
Join us for Coffee with a Cop ☕️ 🚔 - Saturday November 30, 2024, from 10a-12p at @ourelement 4890 Bethany Drive in Orcutt. Hope to see you there!!!
Congratulations to the Business Office team- winner of this year’s Pumpkin Contest “Crowd Favorite”. 🏆
They went above and beyond and dressed to match their pumpkin! 🐾 Thank you to everyone who voted for their favorite online and at the Trunk-or-Treat events hosted by @girlsinc.carp @smpdhq @thecommunityhotrodproject
Congratulations to the Business Office team- winner of this year’s Pumpkin Contest “Crowd Favorite”. 🏆
They went above and beyond and dressed to match their pumpkin! 🐾 Thank you to everyone who voted for their favorite online and at the Trunk-or-Treat events hosted by @girlsinc.carp @smpdhq @thecommunityhotrodproject
Join Us! 🌟 The Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office has a career for you. Whether you are seeking a position as a sworn deputy or one of our professional support staff positions, the Santa Barbara Sheriff’s Office offers an excellent career. We are always looking for men and women who support and model our guiding principles: Integrity, Caring, Courage, Fairness, and Service in all that we do! Career opportunities include law enforcement, custody deputies (both entry level and lateral) and civilian positions. We offer excellent salaries and benefits, a litany of assignments, and a chance to serve the Santa Barbara community.
For more information, visit SBSheriff.org and click on Join Us!
Join Us! 🌟 The Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office has a career for you. Whether you are seeking a position as a sworn deputy or one of our professional support staff positions, the Santa Barbara Sheriff’s Office offers an excellent career. We are always looking for men and women who support and model our guiding principles: Integrity, Caring, Courage, Fairness, and Service in all that we do! Career opportunities include law enforcement, custody deputies (both entry level and lateral) and civilian positions. We offer excellent salaries and benefits, a litany of assignments, and a chance to serve the Santa Barbara community.
For more information, visit SBSheriff.org and click on Join Us!
It’s time to vote for your favorite pumpkin in our virtual pumpkin patch! 🧡🎃
Vote by number in the comments 👇🏽
Voting ends at noon on Halloween! 👻
It’s time to vote for your favorite pumpkin in our virtual pumpkin patch! 🧡🎃
Vote by number in the comments 👇🏽
Voting ends at noon on Halloween! 👻
Yesterday, the Board of Supervisors honored the five individuals who courageously intervened in the bombing attack at the Santa Maria Courthouse on September 25, 2024. District Attorney Investigator Wayne Flick, Sheriff’s Deputy Chris Nelson, Security Guard Steve Neil, California Highway Patrol Officer Brian Hanrahan, and Santa Maria Police Officer Erik Hesch each demonstrated remarkable bravery and dedication to public safety, undoubtedly saving countless lives. 👏
Yesterday, the Board of Supervisors honored the five individuals who courageously intervened in the bombing attack at the Santa Maria Courthouse on September 25, 2024. District Attorney Investigator Wayne Flick, Sheriff’s Deputy Chris Nelson, Security Guard Steve Neil, California Highway Patrol Officer Brian Hanrahan, and Santa Maria Police Officer Erik Hesch each demonstrated remarkable bravery and dedication to public safety, undoubtedly saving countless lives. 👏
☕️👮🏽♀️ Thank you to everyone who came out to Coffee with a Cop yesterday! We really enjoy these chances to connect with the public and appreciate folks who took time out of their morning to stop by for a chat.
Special thanks to Marketplace McDonalds for hosting and providing coffee! 🌟
☕️👮🏽♀️ Thank you to everyone who came out to Coffee with a Cop yesterday! We really enjoy these chances to connect with the public and appreciate folks who took time out of their morning to stop by for a chat.
Special thanks to Marketplace McDonalds for hosting and providing coffee! 🌟
☕️Join us! We are excited to invite the community to Coffee with a Cop at the Camino Real Marketplace McDonald’s (6900 Marketplace).
🗓️The event will take place on Wednesday, October 2, 2024, from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m.
🍔McDonald’s will be providing free McCafe Coffees for attendees and the Sheriff’s Office will provide deputies who are looking forward to connect with the public!
Coffee with a Cop is a community outreach program designed to provide a relaxed environment for residents to engage with local law enforcement. This event offers an opportunity for open dialogue, building relationships, and addressing any concerns community members may have. The event is open to all members of the community, and there is no cost to attend. We encourage residents to come and meet their local law enforcement officers and enjoy a cup of coffee with us.
☕️Join us! We are excited to invite the community to Coffee with a Cop at the Camino Real Marketplace McDonald’s (6900 Marketplace).
🗓️The event will take place on Wednesday, October 2, 2024, from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m.
🍔McDonald’s will be providing free McCafe Coffees for attendees and the Sheriff’s Office will provide deputies who are looking forward to connect with the public!
Coffee with a Cop is a community outreach program designed to provide a relaxed environment for residents to engage with local law enforcement. This event offers an opportunity for open dialogue, building relationships, and addressing any concerns community members may have. The event is open to all members of the community, and there is no cost to attend. We encourage residents to come and meet their local law enforcement officers and enjoy a cup of coffee with us.