Santa Barbara Reading Coalition Gains Fiscal Sponsorship, Announces Literacy Event Series
Coalition leaders say the financial support from the Santa Barbara Foundation will strengthen their push for improved literacy in local public schools.
Ella Heydenfeldt
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Review | Turning a Massive Crowd into a Village
Three days of Dead & Company in San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park felt like the closest thing to Woodstock I’ll ever get.
Closing Arguments Wrap in Stearns Wharf Shooting Trial
A Santa Barbara jury has begun deliberations, and a verdict could come as soon as Monday.
Last Witnesses Called in Stearns Wharf Murder Trial
Former Westside gang member testifies against the accused shooter as a firearms expert challenges state’s evidence ahead of closing arguments in third week of trial.
Semi-Truck Overturns on Highway 101 Near Nojoqui Summit
Thursday crash injures driver and closes northbound lane of traffic south of Buellton.
Second Former Co-Defendant Testifies Against Accused Shooter in Stearns Wharf Murder Trial
Taking the witness stand Wednesday in Santa Barbara court, Christopher Miranda detailed the night of the 2022 killing, including a tense car ride and a post-shooting conversation with defendant.
Stearns Wharf Murder Trial Nears End
Former co-defendant takes stand against accused Santa Barbara shooter in second week of trial.
State Gets Temporary Reprieve on Policy Barring Undocumented Families from Head Start, Other Program
The agreement prevents the new federal restrictions from taking effect before September 3.
Federal Judge Blocks Defunding of Planned Parenthood — for Now
The ruling temporarily restores access to Medicaid reimbursements for the affected clinics, including those in Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties.
‘This Is a Backdoor Abortion Ban’
Planned Parenthood defunded, leaving Central Coast clinics’ financial future uncertain.
