News Briefs
Gang Member Arrested for Milpas Shooting
The 18-year-old was taken into custody when he showed up for an unrelated court appearance. Read story.
Monday, May 20, 2013
Thieving Caretaker Sentenced to Jail
Sarah Benson pleaded guilty to stealing tens of thousands of dollars from her elderly client. Read story.
Monday, May 20, 2013
Vandenberg Schedules Unarmed Nuke Test
Set to launch between 3 and 9 a.m. on Tuesday. Read story.
Monday, May 20, 2013
Gang Sweep Nets 18 Arrests
Few details are released in the Santa Maria crackdown. Read story.
Monday, May 20, 2013
Water Rescue Training Scheduled for Tuesday
Exercises will take place outside Santa Barbara Harbor. Read story.
Monday, May 20, 2013
Harding Kids Get Taste of College Education
Field trip to UCSB pairs learning and fun for 400 students. Read story.
Monday, May 20, 2013
Bernie Taupin, Elton John's Lyricist, Arrested for DUI
UPDATE: After reviewing the case, the District Attorney's Office declined to file charges. Read story.
Originally published 6:00 p.m., May 17, 2013
Updated 12:00 p.m., May 22, 2013
Panga Found on Arroyo Quemada Beach
Likely held marijuana; no drugs seized or suspects arrested. Read story.
Friday, May 17, 2013
Santa Barbara Crime Blotter, 5/8 – 5/14
Fight erupts between Brophy Bros. staff and customers; Macy's thief chased down; woman steals father's truck after argument. Read story.
Friday, May 17, 2013
Man Wanted for Attempted Murder in Carpinteria
The victim knows the suspect as “Rob” and said they recently had an altercation. Read story.
Friday, May 17, 2013
Tyler Farrar Takes Stage 4 of Amgen Tour
It was a close finish in the bike race's Santa Barbara leg. Read story.
Thursday, May 16, 2013
Housing Experiment Makes Debut
Will determine if increased density will actually mean affordability. Read story.
Thursday, May 16, 2013
Isla Vista Properties in Limbo
Supervisors mulling over parking lot, empty church, neighborhood clinic. Read story.
Thursday, May 16, 2013
Counting the County Coin
Proposed 2013-2014 budget numbers are released. Read story.
Thursday, May 16, 2013
Entire Staff of San Roque Union Bank Replaced
The entire staff of the San Roque branch of Union Bank, formerly Santa Barbara Bank & Trust, has been replaced, customers have reported. Read story.
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