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Montecito Man Arrested for Strong-Armed Robbery

Raider Damron, 28, Allegedly Assaulted a Shop Employee and Fought with Police

Montecito robbery suspect Raider Damron | Credit: Courtesy

The Santa Barbara Woman Who’s Chosen to Live Outside for 57 Years

The Santa Barbara Woman Who’s Chosen to Live Outside for 57 Years

By Ella Heydenfeldt | Wed Mar 11, 2026

Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Caused Frinj Founders’ Deaths

Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Caused Frinj Founders’ Deaths

By Matt Kettmann | Thu Mar 12, 2026

Santa Barbara Surgeon Calls Out Health Insurance Giant

Santa Barbara Surgeon Calls Out Health Insurance Giant

By Tyler Hayden | Thu Mar 12, 2026

Judge to Decide If Developers of Eight-Story Building Behind Mission Can Sue California, City of Santa Barbara

Judge to Decide If Developers of Eight-Story Building Behind Mission Can Sue California, City of Santa Barbara

By Christina McDermott | Thu Mar 12, 2026

Trump Gives Sable Go-Ahead to Restart Oil Production in Santa Barbara Channel

Trump Gives Sable Go-Ahead to Restart Oil Production in Santa Barbara Channel

By Nick Welsh | Fri Mar 13, 2026

Santa Barbara Reckons with Shortfall in Affordable Housing Goals

Santa Barbara Reckons with Shortfall in Affordable Housing Goals

By Ryan P. Cruz | Tue Mar 17, 2026

Santa Barbara County Experiences Hottest St. Patrick’s Day on Record

Santa Barbara County Experiences Hottest St. Patrick’s Day on Record

By Elaine Sanders | Tue Mar 17, 2026

More Than 300 Mixed-Status Families in Santa Barbara County at Risk of Losing Housing

More Than 300 Mixed-Status Families in Santa Barbara County at Risk of Losing Housing

By Nick Welsh | Tue Mar 17, 2026

City of Santa Barbara to Hire Consultant for Rent Stabilization Ordinance

City of Santa Barbara to Hire Consultant for Rent Stabilization Ordinance

By Ryan P. Cruz | Tue Mar 17, 2026

Just a Number

By Kathy Sheffield, No-leta | Tue Mar 17, 2026

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