Santa Barbara County

The plan is designed to help the county reduce its carbon emissions by 50 percent by the year 2030. It covers a range of initiatives to make Santa Barbara County’s transportation, buildings and water infrastructure more energy efficient.

Santa Barbara County is planning an emergency dredging project at the Carpinteria Salt Marsh to help protect the area from flooding.

Santa Barbara County has been allocated $16 million from the state to expand and repair their public transportation system.

Santa Barbara County has released a draft of their housing element plan amid a severe housing crisis there, and they’re asking for local input.

Last month, the Central Coast was hit with a series of atmospheric rivers. Now, FEMA is touring the area to register residents for federal aid.

A local non-profit in Santa Barbara County has enlisted a robotic arm to help build affordable housing in Santa Barbara County.

Santa Barbara County has closed public access to Goleta Beach Park after the recent storm washed away large chunks of sand.

The Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office has canceled all evacuation orders from Monday’s massive storm. But, they say local communities may not be out of the woods yet.

Heavy rain is creating risks for flash flooding, debris flow and other hazards throughout Santa Barbara County.

Fire personnel responded to a report of oil in the Toro Canyon Creek on the morning of January 1. Clean-up is ongoing.