Notice of In-Custody Death
The Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the death of a 68-year-old incarcerated man who was found unresponsive in
Year: 2026
All Booked | Top Tips for the Planned Parenthood Book Sale
A few tips to get the most out of this incredible annual sale.
Selfless Generosity
Many of the most vulnerable of our community, those who live daily with the fear of being ripped from meaningful lives, take the little extra time they have in long work weeks to care for their extended families and other people who pass through their busy orbit!
Emergency Manager Kelly Hubbard Was Correct to Resign
Under County Fire oversight, staffers with emergency management were were undervalued — woefully underpaid and their new vehicles taken by the Fire Department.
Santa Barbara Remains Unbeaten in Channel League with Win over San Marcos
The Dons are 10-6 overall and 2-0 in Channel League play.
Goleta Council Votes Unanimously for Temporary Pause on New Gun Stores
The council passed an urgency ordinance Tuesday to give city staff enough time to research rules and regulations to set a buffer between firearms retailers and preschools.
Richelle’s First Round of Book Finds
As the Mary Jane McCord Planned Parenthood Book Sale continues, our editor of this section, Richelle Boyd, was one of
Did a Member of Santa Barbara City Council Curse at Constituent on Hot Mic?
An elected official can be heard telling member of the public to “shut the f*** up” during a tense exchange on September 16.
Santa Barbara City Council Says No for Now to Automated Cameras, Will Review Policy
The City Council officially delays the implementation of any replacement for Flock cameras to allow for a more thorough public review.
ICE Agent Sprays Observer at Santa Barbara County Jail
A brief snippet of video released by one of the observers shows one of them getting sprayed without any apparent provocation.
