Murder on Santa Barbara Street
Early reports indicate the victim was a male transient in his 50s.
Cottage and Sansum Merger Talks Announced
The two South Coast health-care titans consider combining their forces.
SBPD Officers Arrest Graffiti Vandal
He was caught spray painting a downtown fence line.
Man Arrested For Attempted Murder
He allegedly stabbed his roommate in the neck at a sober living home.
Taxi Company Sued For Passenger’s Death
Simon Chavez's mother, Ana Quintanar, goes after Absolute Cab in a civil court case.
Woman Charged With DUI, Child Endangerment In Rollover Accident
The car flipped onto its roof in the middle of West Gutierrez Street.
Another Panga Found On Tajiguas Beach
It was discovered by a patrol deputy on Monday morning.
Cottage and Sansum Merger Talks Announced
The two South Coast health-care titans consider combining their forces.
Taxi Company Sued For Passenger’s Death
Simon Chavez's mother, Ana Quintanar, goes after Absolute Cab in a civil court case.
Lines ’n’ Lies at Disney
Recent stories exposed a disturbing trend: families hiring disabled tour guides to escort them through the theme parks so they can skip to the front of ride lines.
Golden Years Are for Changing the World
Five who are using their accumulated skills and wisdom to help out ...
KDB Reports: Animals + Reading = Fun!
Blue-Green and Summer Fine Arts
Ethan Stewart breaks down this year's annual outdoors issues, and Charles Donelan previews some of the season's finest art.
Knowing that the NSA is keeping such close tabs on us makes me feel
Locals Invited to Attend Opening of Granada Books
Red Flag Warning/ Increased Staffing
Dr. Edward Keller to Speak about the History and Future of Goleta Beach at Surfrider Foundation Chapter Mixer
Jack Johnson Announces Fall Headline Tour
St. Vincent's Announces Volunteer of the Year
Rapid Adaptation is Purple Sea Urchins’ Weapon Against Ocean Acidification
Rapid Adaptation is Purple Sea Urchins’ Weapon Against Ocean Acidification
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Bohemia at the Beach
The Funk Zone readies to get weird on the longest day of ...
The Music Academy’s New Programming VP, Patrick Posey
Patrick Posey is the new person in charge of planning the musical ...
Scarlett Begonia, Now with Cocktails
S.B. scores a new spot for happy hour — and it has ...
Crying 4 Kafka Unveils Punk-Rock Musical June 21
Muddy Waters Café will play host to the premiere of The Saint ...
Kardboard Kayak Races
The S.B. Maritime Museum and Semana Nautica are hosting a homemade boat race from beach to buoy ...
PCPA Opens Summer Theaterfest with Fiddler on the Roof
Erik Stein is superb as a candid and comic Tevye in this production, which continues through July ...
Before Midnight
Julie Delpy and Ethan Hawke reunite with Richard Linklater for this third installment of the art-house “franchise” ...
My Fair Lady at the Granada Theatre
This co-production of the Granada and the Santa Barbara Symphony featured Jonathan Pryce and Michael York.
Helio Flora
There are plenty of flowering plants that bask in summer sun, and there are even some that ...
Scarlett Begonia, Now with Cocktails
S.B. scores a new spot for happy hour — and it has a patio!
Bohemia at the Beach
The Funk Zone readies to get weird on the longest day of the year.
Point Conception Lighthouse Lens Preservation
Getting to Know Zavalaz
The Mars Volta frontman on his new band, the breakup, and becoming a dad.
Peak Bagging in the Pinnacles
Chuck Graham hikes into North America’s newest National Park, near Hollister, California.
Sausage on State
Hoffmann’s Brat Haus opens in Paseo Nuevo
Foresters Off and Running
UCSB shortstop is drafted by the Dodgers; Santa Ynez hosts Dirt Road Trails Endurance race.









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