Shootout with Police Ends in Justified Homicide, DA Report Concludes
Officers shot and killed suspect in May during service of arrest warrant for attempted murder.
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Montecito Realtor, Former Beauty Queen Sent to Australian Prison
Simone Halstead was sentenced to 34 months in prison for evading $1.73 million in taxes.
Who’s the Most Dangerous Man in Santa Barbara County Jail?
The most dangerous man in county jail is a would-be kombucha killer held in solitary without bail for allegedly soliciting hits on two cops, a judge, and an ex-girlfriend.
Two Suspects Arrested for Isla Vista Robbery
Santa Barbara Sheriff’s Office issues search warrant and makes arrest over home invasion case.
Driver Charged with Murder Over 154 Crash Pleads Not Guilty
Santa Barbara resident John Roderick Dungan is accused of driving into oncoming traffic and killing a mother and her two young children.
Victim Hospitalized After Stabbing in Goleta
Police investigate knifing incident that occurred Monday night, resulting in one arrest.
High-Stakes Courtroom Losses Haunt City Council
Property rights case could cost city seven figures, and expensive vacation rental appeal is no day at the beach, either.
Santa Barbara City and County Part of $360 Million Edison Settlement
Utility settles with public entities for damages from the Thomas, Woolsey fires, and 1/9 Debris Flow.
Widow Sues Truth Aquatics Owners for Wrongful Death
The wife of Justin Dignam is the first family member to sue over the ‘Conception’ dive boat fire that killed 34 in the Santa Barbara Channel.
City of Santa Barbara Loses Whistleblower Suit
Ordered to pay former dispatcher $1.28 million.
