Gangs in Santa Barbara
Gangs from the Eastside, Westside, and beyond have been part of Santa Barbara for decades. But in recent years, the gang warfare - especially amongst teenagers - has escalated. This is the collection of Independent.com's gang coverage.
Heated Debate Over Gang Injunction
Blank check, slippery slope, or another tool in toolbox? Read story.
Thursday, May 16, 2013
S.B. Dems Oppose Gang Injunction
Crime stats show gang activity dropped this year. Read story.
Thursday, December 13, 2012
Police Arrest Seven in Gang Sweep
Some charged with robbery, others with drug possession or parole violation. Read story.
Thursday, October 11, 2012
Gang Injunction Further Moth-Balled
Judge takes trial date off calendar to let City gather more information. Read story.
Thursday, August 16, 2012
Group Takes Plea Deals in Gang-Related Stabbing Case
Their state prison sentences range from three years to 19 years. Read story.
Saturday, July 28, 2012
Gang Life Claims Two Brothers
Four men sentenced in fatal 4th of July stabbing case. Read story.
Wednesday, May 30, 2012
Suspected Gang Member Violates Bail Agreement
Augustine Cruz Jr. put back in jail after night of violent events. Read story.
Friday, May 11, 2012
Gang Injunction Trial Delayed Until October 1
A July trial date for the city’s proposed gang injunction has been abandoned to give city attorneys more time to petition the juvenile court for information. Read story.
Thursday, May 10, 2012
Two Suspected Gangmembers Arrested After Carjacking and Stabbing
Both men have extensive rap sheets; one is named in the city's proposed gang injunction. Read story.
Monday, April 30, 2012
Alleged Gang Fight Leads to Car Chase
Three suspects arrested; police continue investigation. Read story.
Tuesday, April 3, 2012
Suspected Gang Members Attack Teen
Small knife used in assault on victim with no gang affiliation. Read story.
Tuesday, March 6, 2012
Injunction Goes to Juvie
Judge's ruling creates major hurdle for city gang case. Read story.
Thursday, February 23, 2012
DA Strikes Plea Deal With July 4th Stabbing Suspects
Four Westside gangmembers will be sentenced to between 11 and 17 years in state prison. Read story.
Tuesday, February 21, 2012
Is the Past Fair Game?
Concerns about juvenile records of gang injunction targets bog down case. Read story.
Thursday, January 26, 2012
Juvenile Files Still a Sticking Point
City and defense attorneys are at odds over gang injunction evidence. Read story.
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