2+ mon, 1+ week ago   (196+ words) Eight cadets graduated from Allan Hancock College’s CORE Custody Academy during a ceremony held at the college’s Public Safety Training Complex in Lompoc on June 26. “This is some of the most important work we do at Hancock, training public servants,…...

3+ mon, 4+ week ago   (640+ words) California Highway Patrol Officer Ricardo Ayala was conducting a routine traffic stop in January 2025 when a loud noise overhead alerted him to a small plane about to crash. Arriving on the scene, Ayala quickly called for backup from medical and…...

5+ mon, 3+ week ago   (498+ words) Santa Barbara County Behavioral Wellness has opened a new service center in Lompoc that brings several adult behavioral health programs together under one roof. Katie Cohen, assistant director of clinical operations, said the new center reflects a broader shift in…...

4+ mon, 3+ week ago   (174+ words) A suspect in a domestic-violence incident was arrested by the Santa Barbara Police Department on Friday afternoon on the city’s Westside. “He realized he was being observed by others and fled the area,” DeJohn said. At about 3:45 p.m., Hernandez…...

7+ mon, 2+ week ago   (559+ words) Heeding renewed pleas from local residents, the Santa Maria City Council early next month will discuss steps to protect and support undocumented residents amid increased immigration enforcement actions. At the end of the meeting Tuesday night, City Manager David Rowlands…...

7+ mon, 4+ week ago   (158+ words) Noozhawk Keep Local News Truly Local No corporate owners. No outside agenda. Hawks Club members keep Noozhawk independent and accountable only to Santa Barbara County readers. Our Community Needs Your Voice We’re grateful for your role in powering Noozhawk’s reporting....

11+ mon, 3+ week ago   (163+ words) Santa Maria police arrested a man Saturday and discovered “a stockpile of weapons and a large quantity of ammunition” while investigating other crimes. At approximately 3:20 a.m., officers were investigating a reported robbery on the 1000 block of North Broadway when…...

11+ mon, 3+ week ago   (211+ words) The short, accessible feedback form, available in English and Spanish, gives the community a direct voice in shaping the department’s priorities and goals. Designed to take less than five minutes, the questionnaire is open through Oct. 27. It allows Ventura’s diverse…...