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Sally Kingston Leaves Harding

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

SBCC Trustees Chided

Accrediting Commission issues critical letter. Read story.

Court Attacks Adventure Pass

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

Fighting Development at the Ballot Box

Goodland Coalition Launches Goleta Heritage Farmlands InitiativeFeb. 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 PrisonFeb. 21, 6 p.m.

Supes Mull Options Over Shuttered Shelter

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

Sally Kingston Leaves Harding

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

Court Hears Appeal of Hollywood Murder Conviction

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

SBCC Trustees Chided

Accrediting Commission Issues Critical LetterFeb. 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 DeGruyFeb. 16, 12 a.m.

School Board Lets the Dogs Out

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

The Straight and Narrow

Los Prietos Turns Young Lives AroundFeb. 16, 12 a.m.

Rebuked, But Not Removed

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

Labor Union Plays the Blame Game

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

Helicopters United

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

Capps Urges More Action on Housing

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

Stupid, Inept, or Corrupt?

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

Helene’s Gambit

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

Watson Not Running for Congress

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

Vandals Target Mesa Businesses

Same Properties Damaged Multiple TimesFeb. 6, 10 a.m.

More Smugglers Taking to the Sea

Santa Barbara and Southern California See Rising Problem with Panga BoatsFeb. 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 DoFeb. 2, 12 a.m.

Home Is Where the Hurt Is

A Look at Santa Barbara ForeclosuresFeb. 2, 12 a.m.

Arrest of Officer Goes Terribly Wrong

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

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

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

Otter Bill Bad for Otters?

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

Mayor Mum on Meeting with Education Foundation

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

Little Love for Santa Maria Police Chief

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

Attempted Armed Robbery in City Parking Lot

Police are currently searching for the suspect.

Mountain Biker Dies on Cold Springs Trail

The fatal accident occurred January 31.

Woman Hit on the Highway

Pedestrian in critical condition after early morning incident.

Man Allegedly Tries to Throw New Wife Off Hotel Balcony

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

Man Sentenced to Two Years for Smuggling Drugs into Jail

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

Bail Reduced for Assault and Robbery Suspect

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

Elderly Woman Victim of Home Invasion

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

Three Arrested for Fighting in Storke Placita

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

Help Needed to Find Missing Man

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

Ninth Inning Curveball Thrown at Noleta

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

Politics Drown Oil Tax

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

’Copters Rumble as Neighbors Grumble

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

'Ford Pinto' of Helicopters?

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

School Board Lets the Dogs Out

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

Conventional Wisdom

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

White Wash

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

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