2019 Press Releases

Deputies Graduate Allan Hancock College Academy
12/10/2019 11:30 AM
This morning, Sheriff Brown welcomed and swore-in three new Sheriff's Deputies at the Allan Hancock College Law Enforcement Academy just before their graduation ceremony.

Additional Arrests in IV Home Invasion Investigation
12/10/2019 9:00 AM
On Friday, December 6, 2019, Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Detectives arrested two additional suspects from the Isla Vista home invasion robbery in November.

Detectives Arrest Suspect for Multiple Sex Crimes
12/7/2019 11:30 AM
On Tuesday, December 3, 2019 Sheriff's Detectives from the Special Investigations Bureau arrested 34-year-old Benito Rodriguez Bravo of Lompoc after a two-week long investigation.

SANTA BARBARA COUNTY ANIMAL SERVICES HOLIDAY ADOPT-A-THON
12/5/2019 12:21 PM
Join Santa Barbara County Animal Services and BUNS (Bunnies Urgently Needing Shelter) for a Holiday Adopt-a-thon at the Goleta PetSmart this Saturday, December 7, 2019 from 12 p.m. – 3 p.m.

SANTA BARBARA COUNTY PROGRAMS AND SERVICES HOLIDAY SCHEDULE
12/3/2019 12:43 PM
Most County administrative offices and facilities will be closed Wednesday, December 25, 2019 through Wednesday, January 1, 2020, and reopen on Thursday, January 2, 2020.

WORLD AIDS DAY
12/2/2019 10:30 AM
In observance of World AIDS Day on December 1st, the Santa Barbara County Public Health Department is joining local partners in recognizing the achievements made in HIV Prevention.

Continued Smoke on Cave Fire
11/28/2019 8:11 AM
The Los Padres National Forest along with the Santa Barbara County Fire Department would like to remind the public, that as containment efforts continue, the public might see light smoke and smoldering materials in the interior portions of the fire perimeter.

All Evacuation Orders and Warnings Lifted for Santa Barbara County
11/27/2019 10:30 AM
The Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Office, in consultation with fire agencies and other public safety officials, has announced that Evacuation Orders and Debris Flow Evacuation Warnings are lifted for all areas in Santa Barbara County.

Ordenes Y Advertencias De Evacuación Eliminadas Para El Condado De Santa Bárbara
11/27/2019 10:30 AM
La Oficina del Sheriff del Condado de Santa Bárbara, en consultación con las agencias de bomberos y otros oficiales de seguridad pública, ha anunciado advertencias y ordenes de evacuación están eliminadas para todas partes del condado de Santa Bárbara.

Sandbags News Release
11/26/2019 2:19 PM
November 26th, 2019: As incoming rain is forecasted for November 27th and 28th, the Santa Barbara County Fire Department would like to remind residents of the locations where sandbags are available