2018 Press Releases

Sheriff's Deputies Arrest Felons in Possession of Firearms Following Routine Traffic Stop
4/18/2018 4:30 PM
At approximately 9:00 a.m. today, April 18, 2018, Sheriff's deputies assigned to the Santa Ynez Valley made a routine traffic stop at Sanja Cota and Casino Drive near the Chumash Casino. During the contact, deputies observed a handgun and ammunition in plain view in the car.

People v_ Lynn Gay Hogan, Case No_ 17CR09765
4/18/2018 10:00 AM
Santa Barbara County District Attorney Joyce E. Dudley announced today that on April 18, 2018, Lynn Gay Hogan, age 48, pled guilty to felony charges of theft of public funds, forgery, and conspiracy, all occurring between May 27, 2008 and July 25, 2017.

ANIMAL SHELTERS CELEBRATE "MIGHTY DOG MAY"
4/18/2018 9:30 AM
Mighty Dog May offers all Santa Barbara County dog owners the opportunity to get their small but mighty companion, under 30 pounds, spayed or neutered, rabies vaccinated, and licensed, all for just $75.

Sheriff's Deputies and Probation Officers Assist Child Welfare Services in Locating Endangered Children
4/17/2018 5:30 PM
On Tuesday, April 10, 2018, Santa Barbara County Child Welfare Services (CWS) contacted the Compliance Response Team (CRT) and requested their assistance with locating three endangered children. The father of the children, 26-year-old Angel Lopez, allegedly committed a violent attack against their mother while the children were present.

Sheriff's Bomb Squad Investigates Abandoned Suitcase
4/17/2018 2:00 PM
At approximately 9:40 a.m. this morning, April 17, 2018, a passerby called 911 to report seeing a suspicious suitcase near the intersection of Turnpike Road and Hollister Avenue against the fence line at San Marcos High School.

Three Residential Burglary Suspects Arrested in Solvang
4/15/2018 5:15 PM
On April 14, 2018, at approximately 1253 hours, Sheriff's deputies responded to a report of a residential burglary in progress in the 300 block of Second Street in the City of Solvang.

Tax-filing Deadlines Extended for Santa Barbara County Residents and Businesses Following Disaster Declaration for Thomas Fire and 1/9 Debris Flow
4/13/2018 4:30 PM
Santa Barbara County residents and businesses qualify for a tax-filing extension from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).

Los residentes y negocios del Condado de Santa Bárbara califican para una extensión de declaración de impuestos del Servicio de Impuestos Internos (IRS, por sus siglas en inglés).

Fire and Debris Flow Insurance Questions to be Addressed by the State on Saturday, April 14
4/13/2018 10:30 AM
Insurance questions have become the top demand from community members in response to the Thomas Fire and the 1/9 Debris Flow. The California Department of Insurance will have a representative at the Montecito Center this Saturday, April 14 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. According to the State, community members must make an appointment by calling (800)-927-4357.

COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS BUDGET WORKSHOPS APRIL 16-20
4/12/2018 8:00 AM
The Board of Supervisors will hold budget workshops next week on April 16, 18, and 20, beginning at 9 a.m. each day in the County Administration Building, Fourth Floor Hearing Room, 105 East Anapamu, Santa Barbara. Remote testimony and public comment will be available at the Joseph Centeno Betteravia Government Administration Building at 511 East Lakeside Parkway, Santa Maria.