News Briefs
Murder on Santa Barbara Street
Early reports indicate the victim was a male transient in his 50s. Read story.
Wednesday, June 19, 2013
SBPD Officers Arrest Graffiti Vandal
He was caught spray painting a downtown fence line. Read story.
Tuesday, June 18, 2013
Man Arrested For Attempted Murder
He allegedly stabbed his roommate in the neck at a sober living home. Read story.
Tuesday, June 18, 2013
Woman Charged With DUI, Child Endangerment In Rollover Accident
The car flipped onto its roof in the middle of West Gutierrez Street. Read story.
Originally published 2:00 p.m., June 17, 2013
Updated 4:45 p.m., June 17, 2013
Another Panga Found On Tajiguas Beach
It was discovered by a patrol deputy on Monday morning. Read story.
Monday, June 17, 2013
Santa Barbara Crime Blotter, 6/6 – 6/13
Mother has 30-year-old son arrested; skateboarder charged with welfare fraud. Read story.
Thursday, June 13, 2013
Sue Trescher Leaves $1 Million to Domestic Violence Solutions
Susan Trescher's gift will provide the organization long-term funding stability. Read story.
Thursday, June 13, 2013
Chapala Street Bridge Replacement Begins
Intersection of Chapala and West Yanonali closed until winter. Read story.
Thursday, June 13, 2013
Brush Fire Near Lompoc Burns Six to Eight Acres
A County Fire spokesperson said emergency crews got a good jump on the wildland blaze. Read story.
Originally published 3:25 p.m., June 13, 2013
Updated 10:37 p.m., June 13, 2013
Jail Inmate Dies
He had been hospitalized for an ongoing medical condition. Read story.
Thursday, June 13, 2013
Elings Park Chairman’s Council Honors Jeff Elings
The Elings Park Chairman’s Council met on 6/7 for its 22nd annual party and to honor longtime volunteer and advocate Jeff Elings, after whose father, Virgil Elings the park was named. Read story.
Thursday, June 13, 2013
Court Executive Gary Blair Retiring
Gary Blair, the quiet, behind-the-scenes Wizard of Oz who kept Santa Barbara's courthouse organized and humming, is now retiring after 37 years in county employment, most of which was spent as the chief executive of the court. Read story.
Thursday, June 13, 2013
Teachers Trade Department Chairs For Pay Bonuses
Santa Barbara teachers will no longer have department chairs, according to the new contract approved by the school board on Tuesday night. Read story.
Thursday, June 13, 2013
Student English Learners Showing Improvements
English learners in the Santa Barbara school district have shown improvements this year. Read story.
Thursday, June 13, 2013
GavPac Goes to Planning Commission
Process of vetting the Gaviota Coast proposal begins. Read story.
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