Goleta’s Octobots Robotics Advance to World Championship
A second-place finish at the State Championships sends the student robotics team to global competition in Houston— if they can raise $50,000 to get there.
Ella Heydenfeldt
Recent Stories
Thousands of UC Service, Patient Care Workers Threaten First Open-Ended Strike
More than 40,000 UC workers — including hundreds of custodians, dining hall staff, and patient care workers at UC Santa Barbara — say they’re ready to strike “until we win,” raising the prospect of campus-wide disruptions.
Lost Lobster Traps Hauled from Goleta Shoreline
Santa Barbara Channelkeeper and local fishing crews remove dozens of traps and debris in their latest shoreline cleanup effort.
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.
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.
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.
