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Woman incarcerated for animal cruelty dies at Northern Branch Jail Monday night

Santa Barbara County’s Safe Parking Program sees dramatic increase in enrollment in past year.

Man to be arraigned on felony murder in connection with 2017 Santa Maria homicide

Oxnard man arrested for meth and fentanyl possession Wednesday

Hesperia man on parole arrested Thursday for domestic violence and attempted kidnapping

Eye on Crime

Santa Barbara paraeducator arrested for arranging to meet a minor for lewd acts

Oxnard gang member pleads guilty Thursday to 2016 murder

Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office investigates a burglary at the Isla Vista Co-Op

EXCLUSIVE: Social Media Search Warrant sparks legal battle in Santa Barbara, raises serious concerns about free speech

Latest Local Crime Stories

Woman incarcerated for animal cruelty dies at Northern Branch Jail Monday night

Man to be arraigned on felony murder in connection with 2017 Santa Maria homicide

Oxnard man arrested for meth and fentanyl possession Wednesday

Hesperia man on parole arrested Thursday for domestic violence and attempted kidnapping

Jesse Andrew Mendoza of Santa Barbara facing multiple charges after allegedly escaping custody and attacking CHP Officer in October of last year

Jackson Kyle Jue arrested in connection to Isla Vista shooting that left a woman injured

Aaron Wayne Bouffard of Oxnard sentenced to 16 months for possession of child pornography

Statewide vehicle buying scam has been reported multiple times in San Luis Obispo County

Latest Safety Headlines

Santa Barbara County’s Safe Parking Program sees dramatic increase in enrollment in past year.

California launches first-of-its-kind pesticide use and notification website

Hotter temperatures this week bumping up wildfire threat risk

Ventura Inn fire leaves one woman dead

Crews on scene for cliff rescue at Dino Caves Park in Pismo Beach

Why 35 New Ambulances Are Sitting Idle in Santa Barbara County — And What Happens Next

State and County health agencies warn about consuming recreationally harvested shellfish

Training exercises this week providing real-world scenarios for SLO County fire agencies