Santa Barbara County Fire Chief Mark Hartwig plans to retire at the end of the year, county officials announced Friday.

Back in February, the Santa Barbara City Council passed an ordinance aimed at improving e-bike safety citywide.

After a month-long trip, the most recent team of riders for Pedal the Pacific stopped in Santa Barbara on Friday to meet with ...

The $134 million investment will reach beyond road construction, taking into account multimodal improvements, as well.

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Below is a press release from The County of Santa Barbara Health Department regarding their commitment to the community ...

After 33 years of service, Santa Barbara County Fire Chief Mark Hartwig has announced his retirement. Hartwig plans to ...

Lorenzo Capovilla Lorenzo Capovilla, lovingly known as Renzo, passed away peacefully on July 11, 2025, in Santa Barbara at ...

A pickup truck was discovered approximately 100 feet over the side of the roadway in the 3200 block of Avenida Caballo Road ...

A new wildfire was reported today at 3:21 p.m. in Santa Barbara County, California. Ballard Fire has been burning on private land. There is currently no information on the containment or cause of the ...

Santa Barbara County fire chief Mark Hartwig plans to retire at the end of the year, concluding a distinguished career in ...