Santa Barbara County Judge Reschedules Ashlee Buzzard’s Mental Competency Hearing
Buzzard’s public defender has raised doubt that the mother accused of killing her 9-year-old daughter, Melodee, has the mental capacity to stand trial.
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County of Santa Barbara Hits Snag in Mission LLC’s Lawsuit Seeking Tax Exemption on Religious Grounds
Judge Thomas Anderle ruled that the county made several mistakes in filing a judgment motion in a case involving the developers behind the controversial housing project near Santa Barbara Mission.
‘Zero Tolerance for Bad Eggs’: California Attorney General Announces Settlement with Egg Producers Accused of Hatching Plan to Puff Up Prices
The Foodbank of Santa Barbara County is among hundreds of food banks that will receive an “egg payout” as part of the settlement.
Buellton Sued over New Law Prohibiting Long-Term Stays at Motels on Avenue of Flags
The owner of the Farmhouse Motel has sued the city, alleging the ordinance illegally removes the motel’s affordable units and targets the Farmhouse specifically.
Federal Judge Dismisses Mission LLC’s Lawsuit Against State, City of Santa Barbara
Judge Hernán D. Vera says the unripe lawsuit, which involves the proposed eight-story housing project behind the Santa Barbara Mission, raises “serious constitutional questions” and is allowing the developers to modify their complaint.
Ashlee Buzzard Murder Case Moving to Santa Maria Courthouse
The woman accused of killing her 9-year-old daughter, Melodee, appeared in Lompoc court for another preliminary hearing setting on Wednesday.
Santa Barbara County Judges Rule on Warrant, Evidence in Ashlee Buzzard Murder Trial
The Vandenberg Village mother accused of killing her 9-year-old daughter, Melodee, is scheduled to return to court for a preliminary hearing on May 27.
Judge Dismisses Mission LLC’s Lawsuit Against City of Santa Barbara
The city did not deliberately try to delay the application for an eight-story apartment building near the Santa Barbara Mission, Judge Thomas Anderle tentatively ruled.
Goleta Man Arrested for Attempted Murder
Jorge Luis Jijon-Lagara, 39, was arrested April 2 for attempted murder and stalking.
Ashlee Buzzard Appears in Lompoc Court on Murder Charge After Two No-Shows
The defense is challenging a search warrant in the case of the Vandenberg Village woman accused of murdering her 9-year-old daughter.
