Mercedes Perez, 22, Identified as Santa Barbara Woman Killed in Mission Street Hit-and-Run
Perez’s family is asking for donations to help cover funeral costs following last Friday’s fatal vehicle-versus-pedestrian collision.
Author: Elaine Sanders
Red Flag Warning, Fire Weather Watch, and Heat Advisory Issued for Santa Barbara County
Prime fire weather could lead to Public Safety Power Shutoffs for up to 13,000 customers.
Data Center on Docket for Santa Barbara’s Earl Warren Showgrounds
The “edge computing center” company Global Stack is on the agenda for the showgrounds’ board meeting.
Lompoc Father Identified as Motorcyclist Killed in Crash with SUV on Thursday
Joshua Cullors leaves behind two children and a wife, who is asking for help with funeral expenses.
‘Scream If You Love Raising Canes’
Community members and protesters show up for the grand opening of Raising Cane’s in Goleta.
Santa Barbara Woman in Custody After 23-Year-Old Killed in Hit-and-Run on Mission Street
The 45-year-old driver was allegedly driving recklessly and fled from a police officer attempting a traffic stop moments before fatally striking a pedestrian in a crosswalk and fleeing again.
Annual Chumash Intertribal Powwow Draws a Crowd in Santa Ynez Despite Soaring Temperatures
A heatwave doesn’t keep dancers from competing at the weekend powwow.
Equine Evac and Earl Warren Showgrounds Reach a Rental Agreement
With emergency equipment returned to the showgrounds, Santa Barbara remains prepared for large animal evacuations.
Parking Lot Crash Leaves One Passenger Dead and Driver with Major Injuries
Police and paramedics arrived on the scene within minutes.
Two Fires Break Out Tuesday Morning Along Highway 101 in Santa Barbara County
An engulfed semi-trailer near Los Alamos and an encampment fire in Goleta slows southbound traffic.
