County Undersheriff Named as Assistant County Executive Officer Over Public Safety - County Executive Officer Mona Miyasato announced today that Bernard "Barney" Melekian, the current Undersheriff for the County, will be joining her office as an Assistant County Executive Officer (ACEO) over public safety beginning September 10, 2018. Read the full press release here. 

View the June 5, 2018 Santa Barbara County Statewide Direct Primary Election Results Updates

Cannabis Amendments to County Ordinance Now in Effect; New Website Launched - Read Press Release / Visit Website

To review the FY 18-19 Recommended Budget materials and a helpful "Budget At A Glance" brochure, go to the 2018-19 Budget Page. 

In the event of a power outage, local radio stations become an important source for emergency information. Visit this link for a list of stations to check if you lose power and cannot access the internet.