📢SBA Disaster Loan Assistance now available for #SantaBarbaraCounty businesses economically impacted by the #LakeFire. To apply, contact the Virtual Business Recovery Center Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm at (916) 735-1501 or via email [email protected]. Info: ReadySBC.org

What's the deal with ReadySBC Alerts? ⭐During National Preparedness Month, be sure you're registered to receive these critical emergency alerts OR make sure your registration is up to date. 📍 Visit ReadySBC.org today.

⭐ Join Us for the September 17 Board of Supervisors Meeting. Topics Include: Response to Grand Jury Report, Developing an Energy Reach Code, Artic Cold Processor and Freezer Facility. 🎥 Watch meetings live at youtube.com/user/CSBTV20. #SantaBarbaraCounty #BoardOfSupervisors

Can’t remember the last time you checked your voter registration? We know, it’s been a minute. Take two minutes today to update it so you can be #VoteReady come November. Visit sbcvote.com. #NationalVoterRegistrationDay #SantaBarbaraCounty

Rain is expected Sept 18-19 in the area of the #LakeFire burn scar. Current forecasts indicate this storm has a low likelihood of causing a debris flow or major flooding. However, residents should remain vigilant. For more info, visit ReadySBC.org.

.NWS Los Angeles issued a FLOOD WATCH for the Cuyama Valley (including New Cuyama and Ventucopa) in Santa Barbara County from 5AM through 11PM on Thur 9/19. This means flooding is possible in the area. Detailed weather info at weather.gov/lox.

The National Weather Service has issued a FLOOD WATCH for the Lake Fire Burn Scar in Santa Barbara County until 5am on Friday, September 20, 2024. This means flooding is possible in the area. More information: weather.gov/lox/

Join the 2024 American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Out of the Darkness Walk! 🚶‍♀️ 👉Happening September 28, 2024 📍Location: Goleta Beach Park ⭐Check-in opens at 9:00 am, and the event will begin at 10:00 am ✔️To register, visit afsp.org/santabarbara. #OutOfTheDarkness

While fireworks can be beautiful, they can also be dangerous and could start a fire. 'Safe and Sane' fireworks are only permitted in Santa Maria, Guadalupe, and Lompoc on the 4th of July. Here are some tips. Do your part, and remember, #OneLessSpark means #OneLessWildfire.

Today, we celebrate and protect the stunning beauty of our coastlines. As we pick up litter and remove debris, let's also take a moment to appreciate the vital role our coastlines play in our ecosystem and our lives. #CoastalCleanUpDay

Santa Maria Courthouse: report of an explosion.  Please avoid the area. Scene has not been deemed safe.  More info to follow.

CLOSURE: Due to a law enforcement investigation of a bomb explosion at the nearby #SantaMaria Superior Court this morning, Santa Maria City Hall, Finance Department, City Attorney's Office, Santa Maria Public Library, and Recreation and Parks Department are closed for today.

Time of call is 8:48. We have two reports of non- life threatening injuries.  One person of interest detained immediately. Scene remains active.  Please continue to avoid the area.

Subject who is detained is an adult male.  Explosion was from an intentionally set improvised explosive device.

This stage of the investigation is slow moving and detectives don’t believe there are any additional outstanding suspects. The bomb team is processing the scene and the suspect is still being interviewed.

A press conference is scheduled for 4 pm today at the upper parking lot of the Santa Maria Library, 421 S. McClelland, Santa Maria, Ca.

Information and Resources for Santa Maria Courthouse Incident are available on ReadySBC.org Information on: Community Mental and Emotional Health Support Santa Maria Superior Court Building Closure Jury Services Reclaiming Vehicles And More!

Press release here: sbsheriff.org/santa-maria-ma…

Take advantage of FREE Expungement and Reentry Services. 📢 October 4 from 10 am - 4 pm 📍 20 E. Victoria Street, Santa Barbara 👉 Walk ins welcome, but appointments are preferred. Call (805) 902-CRLA or email [email protected].

PG&E is considering a PSPS in parts of Santa Barbara County as soon as 5:30am on September 30, 2024. For more info, call PG&E at 800-743-5000 or visit pge.com/pspsupdates.