Santa Barbara Harbor Dredging Funds Restored After Federal Cut
Rep. Salud Carbajal secures $6.15 million through an Army Corps work plan after a $4 million shortfall raised alarms about harbor access and safety.
Ella Heydenfeldt
Recent Stories
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.
UCSB Police Investigate Sexual Battery Reported on Bus Near Campus
Authorities are asking for information after two reported incidents involving unwanted touching on bus routes near UC Santa Barbara.
Three Years After Life-Altering Injury, Santa Barbara Surfer Collin Bosse Marks ‘Alive Day’
Now 26 and finishing his MBA, Bosse faces ongoing costs for care and recovery, as his family looks to build long-term financial support.
IVF Lawsuit Sends Patients to Santa Barbara Clinics
As patients seek answers, experts say the law governing embryos remains unsettled and inconsistent among states.
Goleta’s Octobots Robotics Team Heads to State Championship
Built on community support and a startup-style approach, the Goleta-based Octobots will compete in Anaheim after ranking among the top 60 teams in the region.
Trader Joe’s Named No. 1 Employer as Santa Barbara Workers Define Its Appeal
Ranked atop ‘Forbes’s 2026 list, the Monrovia-based grocer draws a wide cross-section of Santa Barbara workers — many of whom say the job is as much community as it is paycheck.
The 5 Percent Question: Should California Tax Its Billionaires?
Advocates say a one-time tax could stabilize health care funding; critics warn it deepens reliance on high earners who could leave the state.
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.
DUI Hit-and-Run Suspect Detained by Bystander After Downtown Santa Barbara Crash
A Montecito man was arrested after allegedly fleeing a collision that injured one person at Cota and State streets.
