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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 Long and Winding Road to Open Hollister Ranch’s Remote Beaches to the Public

The Long and Winding Road to Open Hollister Ranch’s Remote Beaches to the Public

By Jean Yamamura | Fri Jul 24, 2026

City of Santa Barbara Temporarily Blocks Off Popular Cliff Drive Overlook

City of Santa Barbara Temporarily Blocks Off Popular Cliff Drive Overlook

By Izadora Hamm | Wed Jul 29, 2026

Andi Schloss Is Helping You Find Good Grub in Santa Barbara, One Meal at a Time

Andi Schloss Is Helping You Find Good Grub in Santa Barbara, One Meal at a Time

By Tiana Molony | Sat Jul 25, 2026

Masks Are Off in Half-a-Million-Dollar Carpinteria Cannabis Heists

Masks Are Off in Half-a-Million-Dollar Carpinteria Cannabis Heists

By Elaine Sanders | Mon Jul 27, 2026

SUV Crashes into Toy Crazy in Montecito Country Mart

SUV Crashes into Toy Crazy in Montecito Country Mart

By Izadora Hamm | Mon Jul 27, 2026

SBCC Professor Dismissed After Violating Settlement Agreement

SBCC Professor Dismissed After Violating Settlement Agreement

By Callie Fausey | Thu Jul 30, 2026

Masks Are Off in Half-a-Million-Dollar Carpinteria Cannabis Heists

Masks Are Off in Half-a-Million-Dollar Carpinteria Cannabis Heists

By Elaine Sanders | Mon Jul 27, 2026

Inmate Walks Away from Minimum-Security Lompoc Prison Camp

Inmate Walks Away from Minimum-Security Lompoc Prison Camp

By Tyler Hayden | Fri Jul 24, 2026

Santa Barbara Jury Hits UCSB Police Department with $3.3 Million Verdict

Santa Barbara Jury Hits UCSB Police Department with $3.3 Million Verdict

By Tyler Hayden | Wed Jul 22, 2026

Update: Santa Barbara Jury Convicts Stearns Wharf Shooter of First-Degree Murder in Second Trial

Update: Santa Barbara Jury Convicts Stearns Wharf Shooter of First-Degree Murder in Second Trial

By Elaine Sanders | Tue Jul 21, 2026

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