Goleta Valley Family Seeks Support After Being Displaced by Deadly House Fire
Tuesday’s house fire on the 5000 block of Amberly Place took the life of an 89-year-old woman and two pets, leaving five family members and their pets displaced.
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City of Santa Barbara’s E-Bike Accidents and Citations at a Glance
Police Chief Kelly Gordon reports there have been 108 e-bike accidents recorded between May 1, 2025 and February 28, 2026, including 11 serious injuries and one fatality.
Santa Ynez Woman Killed in Crash on Figueroa Mountain Road
Authorities are investigating a late-night crash that claimed the life of 32-year-old Courtney Hegeman.
Second Montecito Snakebite Rescue Amid Regional Rise in Encounters
A hiker was rescued Sunday after a rattlesnake bite on Buena Vista Trail, part of a broader uptick across the South Coast.
New Details Emerge in Ruskeys’ Deaths
Coroner’s report reveals medics came to Cambria home hours before the Goleta couple was killed by carbon monoxide.
What First Responders Carry
After decades of policing Santa Barbara’s most violent calls, Mike McGrew helped build a program — 911 At Ease International — which connects first responders with specialized care, aiming to confront the long-term psychological impact of repeated exposure to trauma.
Co-Response Teams in Santa Barbara County Face Funding Troubles
The successful program pairing law enforcement officers and mental-health practitioners may be reduced in the new fiscal year.
Pedestrian Seriously Injured After Being Struck by Car on Los Carneros Road in Goleta
The driver remains on scene of Tuesday-morning collision; authorities say that DUI is not a factor as investigation continues.
Man Seriously Injured in Highway 101 Crash Near Mariposa Reina in Gaviota
A sedan crashed on its own before being struck by a second vehicle on Highway 101 near Mariposa Reina, leaving one man with major injuries and prompting a temporary lane closure.
Rollover Crash on Santa Barbara’s Shoreline Drive Prompts Temporary Road Closure
Police closed a stretch of Cliff Drive near La Marina on Wednesday afternoon after a rollover crash left vehicles damaged but resulted in no serious injuries, including to an infant.
