DNA Leads to Arrest in 2012 Rape Case
The victim was kicked out of a nightclub for being too drunk and then lured into a ...
Gang Member Arrested for Milpas Shooting
The 18-year-old was taken into custody when he showed up for an unrelated court appearance.
Thieving Caretaker Sentenced to Jail
Sarah Benson pleaded guilty to stealing tens of thousands of dollars from her elderly client.
Vandenberg Schedules Unarmed Nuke Test
Set to launch between 3 and 9 a.m. on Tuesday.
Gang Sweep Nets 18 Arrests
Few details are released in the Santa Maria crackdown.
Water Rescue Training Scheduled for Tuesday
Exercises will take place outside Santa Barbara Harbor.
Harding Kids Get Taste of College Education
Field trip to UCSB pairs learning and fun for 400 students.
Reel Loud 2013 Celebrates All Things Hitchcock
UCSB’s Campbell Hall plays host to the 22nd annual silent film festival on May 24.
The Making of Rodrigo Gimenez Cocinero
Argentinian architect-turned-chef launches a biz and hosts two dinners at Goodland this week.
How Bankruptcy Affects You as an Individual
When you file for bankruptcy, you are affected in 3 important ways.
Guns, Congress, and the Commander-in-Chief
Overlooked in the debate over the Second Amendment is a very important ...
KDB Reports: Dancing to Paul Simon
Historical Preservation and May Music
Matt Kettmann reminisces the Trust for Historic Preservation's first 50 years and Aly Comingore on May's musical happenings.
Pop-up dining
Welcoming Michael T. Bennett to the CAC Board of Directors
State Assembly Approves Williams’ College Access Bill
CALM’s I Will Not Be Silent Campaign
Hiroshima: City of Hope
Family Flick Night At La Cumbre Plaza
Pali Wine Co. Secures Long-Term Lease
Goleta Celebrates Public Works Week
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Forum Sheds Light on Prescription Drug Abuse Epidemic
Doctors and experts explain how Santa Barbara compares to rest of country.
Siphoning Off Goleta Slough
Concerns over steelhead are wrapping airport, cities, county, state, and feds in ...
Heated Debate Over Gang Injunction
Blank check, slippery slope, or another tool in toolbox?
Guns of Gaviota
Ranch resident tells of panga boats beaching and the area’s notorious history.
Vandenberg Release 5/21
An operational test launch of an unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile has been delayed due to ...
State Assembly Approves Williams’ College Access Bill
In a signal of hope for California community college students, the California State Assembly on Monday approved ...
CALM’s I Will Not Be Silent Campaign
Raising one’s voice against violence and abuse is a simple, yet incredibly important action.
Hiroshima: City of Hope
David Krieger, President of the Nuclear Age Peace Foundation (NAPF), will give the keynote address at an ...
Family Flick Night At La Cumbre Plaza
La Cumbre Plaza Hosts Free Outdoor Movie Series for Families
Seven Seas Foundation 5/21 Press Release
Seven Seas Foundation is excited to announce the launch of its first program, beginning this June.
Rapid Recovery Evident to Ecosystem on Santa Cruz Island
The endangered island fox, one of America’s rarest mammals which occur only on six Channel Islands, is ...
Stage 4 of the Amgen Tour rolls through Santa Barbara
Matt Costa Heads Overseas for New Album
Brushfire Records’ golden boy returns with a lush and guest star–filled new record.
Getting Fit with PHIT
Josh Nissan helps folks rehabilitate injuries, perfect their exercise form, lose weight, and firm up.
Pop-Up Dining Hits Isla Vista
UCSB student Karla Subero serves up brunch.
Acing It
The Dons boys volleyball team wins its ninth straight season championship.








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