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Sally Kingston Leaves Harding

The transformative principal will take a position with Carpinteria Unified in May. Read story.

By Brandon Fastman

SBCC Trustees Chided

Accrediting Commission issues critical letter. Read story.

By Brandon Fastman

Court Attacks Adventure Pass

Decision Likely to Affect Recreation Fees in Los Padres National Forest Feb. 22, 6 a.m.

Fighting Development at the Ballot Box

Goodland Coalition Launches Goleta Heritage Farmlands Initiative Feb. 22, 12 a.m.

DA Strikes Plea Deal With July 4th Stabbing Suspects

Four Gangmembers Will Be Sentenced to Between 11 and 17 Years in State Prison Feb. 21, 6 p.m.

Supes Mull Options Over Shuttered Shelter

County Exec Urges Board Not to Accept to Homeless Property Feb. 19, 12 a.m.

Sally Kingston Leaves Harding

Transformative Principal to Take Position With Carpinteria Unified Feb. 18, 12 a.m.

Court Hears Appeal of Hollywood Murder Conviction

Attorney Argues There Were Two Separate Kidnappings Feb. 17, 10 a.m.

SBCC Trustees Chided

Accrediting Commission Issues Critical Letter Feb. 17, 12 a.m.

’Copters Rumble as Neighbors Grumble

Hospital Helipad Sees Heavier Use Than Expected; Legalities Tie Hands of S.B. Government  Feb. 16, 12 a.m.

'Ford Pinto' of Helicopters?

Known Design Flaws May Have Contributed to Crash that Killed Mike DeGruy Feb. 16, 12 a.m.

School Board Lets the Dogs Out

Approves Drug-Sniffing Canines in Divided Vote Feb. 16, 12 a.m.

The Straight and Narrow

Los Prietos Turns Young Lives Around Feb. 16, 12 a.m.

Rebuked, But Not Removed

Drunk Driving Politico Censured by Carp Council Feb. 15, 12 a.m.

Labor Union Plays the Blame Game

Bannering Targets Scratch Their Heads in Confusion Feb. 14, 12 a.m.

Helicopters United

Supes Broker Single Unit for Fire and Sheriff Pilots Feb. 9, 12 a.m.

Capps Urges More Action on Housing

Advocates for Principal Reductions, More Refinancing Opportunities, and Creation of Homeowner Bill of Rights Feb. 9, 12 a.m.

Stupid, Inept, or Corrupt?

An Investigation into Who Killed the Lompoc Shelters Feb. 9, 12 a.m.

Helene’s Gambit

Mayor Proposes Sales Tax Bump, Pension Reform Feb. 8, 12 a.m.

Watson Not Running for Congress

Throws Support Behind Fellow Republican Chris Mitchum Feb. 6, 1 p.m.

Vandals Target Mesa Businesses

Same Properties Damaged Multiple Times Feb. 6, 10 a.m.

More Smugglers Taking to the Sea

Santa Barbara and Southern California See Rising Problem with Panga Boats Feb. 3, 2 p.m.

Murillo's Spouse Leaves Transportation Committee

David Pritchett says Continued Service 'Presents an Appearance of Awkwardness if Not Even Silliness' Feb. 2, 12 a.m.

Plug Pulled on Redevelopment Agency

City Officials Scramble to Figure Out What They Can No Longer Do Feb. 2, 12 a.m.

Home Is Where the Hurt Is

A Look at Santa Barbara Foreclosures Feb. 2, 12 a.m.

Arrest of Officer Goes Terribly Wrong

Albert Covarrubias, Suspected of Sex Crimes, Is Shot and Killed by Fellow Cop Feb. 1, 12 a.m.

UCSB Student Arrested for I.V. Foot Patrol Arson Attack

Video of Attack Released; Suspect in Previous Firebombing Remains At-Large Jan. 31, 1 p.m.

Otter Bill Bad for Otters?

Rep. Elton Gallegly's attempt to help military while protecting otters gets attacked ...

By Matt Kettmann

Mayor Mum on Meeting with Education Foundation

Some members expressed concern over her four-point ballot initiative campaign.

By Nick Welsh

Little Love for Santa Maria Police Chief

Police Officers Association in the process of conducting a vote of no ...

By Nick Welsh

Attempted Armed Robbery in City Parking Lot

Police are currently searching for the suspect.

By Tyler Hayden

Mountain Biker Dies on Cold Springs Trail

The fatal accident occurred January 31.

By Tyler Hayden

Woman Hit on the Highway

Pedestrian in critical condition after early morning incident.

By Tyler Hayden

Man Allegedly Tries to Throw New Wife Off Hotel Balcony

The two were married the day before on Valentine’s Day.

By Kevin Zambrano

Man Sentenced to Two Years for Smuggling Drugs into Jail

Paul Bautista pleaded guilty to sneaking heroin, prescription pills, marijuana, and tobacco ...

By Kelsey Gripenstraw, Chris Meagher

Bail Reduced for Assault and Robbery Suspect

Agustin Cruz, Jr. is accused of two brutal beatings that happened within ...

By Chris Meagher

Elderly Woman Victim of Home Invasion

Her Lifeline Medical Alert system helps communicate the attack to authorities.

By Indy Staff

Three Arrested for Fighting in Storke Placita

Girlfriend films boyfriend's arrest with her camera-phone.

By Indy Staff

Help Needed to Find Missing Man

[UPDATE]: 75-year-old found in Berkley trying to register at homeless shelter.

By Indy Staff

Ninth Inning Curveball Thrown at Noleta

One week before big hearing on future of Eastern Goleta Valley, the ...

By Matt Kettmann

Politics Drown Oil Tax

The supervisors can't come to a consensus on a crude production measure.

By Chris Meagher

’Copters Rumble as Neighbors Grumble

City Hall has no power to regulate the air traffic. Read story.

By Tyler Hayden

'Ford Pinto' of Helicopters?

Attorneys allege that repairable design flaws may have contributed to crash that killed filmmakers Mike ... Read story.

By Matt Kettmann

School Board Lets the Dogs Out

Approves drug-sniffing canines in a divided vote. Read story.

By Brandon Fastman

Conventional Wisdom

Brown ducks and runs on key political issue in big meet with Dems. Read story.

By Jerry Roberts

White Wash

Film explores the complexity of race in America through the ... Read More

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