Historic Ortega Park Murals Vandalized in Early December
Graffiti was found scrawled over culturally significant artwork in Santa Barbara’s Eastside neighborhood.
Year: 2025
Santa Barbara Driver in Fatal Cliff Drive Hit-and-Run Sentenced to Two Years in State Prison
Brock Alexander Hoffman, 57, was sentenced Tuesday after pleading no contest to a felony charge for leaving the scene of the June 2024 collision that killed 39-year-old pedestrian Juan Lopez.
Review | Rock & Soul & Yule Revue
Minnesotan-in-Santa Barbara singer Tina Schlieske brings her potent musical brew to the Lobero, in semi-holiday garb.
Santa Barbara Jewish Leaders Respond to Hanukkah Shooting in Sydney
The shooting that targeted a celebration of the first night of Hanukkah on Bondi Beach in Sydney, Australia, has caused fear and grief but will not deter Hanukkah events, community leaders say.
Cruise Ship Stirs Old Fears with Norovirus Scare. Santa Barbara Officials Say It’s Under Control
The ‘AIDAdiva’ arrives in Santa Barbara on Thursday following a norovirus outbreak aboard the ship earlier this month.
$750,000 Schmidt Sciences Grant Uses AI to Transform Black Press Archives
Led by UC Santa Barbara’s Jim Casey, a national coalition is working to make early African American newspapers freely accessible.
Mejoras propuestas identificadas para el corredor de la ruta estatal 166
SANTA BARBARA, CALIF. – Un borrador del estudio sobre el corredor publicado por las autoridades de transporte identifica una serie
Proposed Improvements Identified for State Route 166 Corridor
SANTA BARBARA, CALIF. – A draft corridor study released by transportation officials identifies a slate of proposed safety and mobility
Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital Named 2025 Top Teaching Hospital by the Leapfrog Group
SANTA BARBARA, CA—December 16, 2025—Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital has earned Top Teaching Hospital recognition for outstanding achievement in patient safety
Laying the Path to Rent Stabilization in Santa Barbara
City council outlined a plan for a citywide rent cap, including a potential rent increase moratorium.
