Domestic Disturbance Leads to Police Pursuit, Freeway Crash
Suspect arrested after allegedly fleeing officers and crashing at La Cumbre Road exit on Highway 101.
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Man Seriously Injured in Highway 101 Crash Near Mariposa Reina in Gaviota
A sedan crashed on its own before being struck by a second vehicle on Highway 101 near Mariposa Reina, leaving one man with major injuries and prompting a temporary lane closure.
California Congressmembers Say Offshore Drilling Threatens Military Readiness, Coastal Economies
Santa Barbara’s Representative Salud Carbajal calls the Trump administration’s plan “federal overreach.”
Santa Barbara Advocates Renew Push for Equal Rights Amendment as Legal Uncertainty Persists
With many Americans assuming constitutional sex equality is already settled law, the Santa Barbara Women’s Political Committee is working to raise awareness about the Equal Rights Amendment’s unresolved legal status.
Rollover Crash on Santa Barbara’s Shoreline Drive Prompts Temporary Road Closure
Police closed a stretch of Cliff Drive near La Marina on Wednesday afternoon after a rollover crash left vehicles damaged but resulted in no serious injuries, including to an infant.
Federal Funding Finally Moves Forward Several Santa Barbara County Projects
Representative Salud Carbajal announces $4.3 million in new federal allocations for transportation, library, shelter, and public-safety improvements — many of which had been delayed after no funding requests were approved in the previous budget cycle.
Update: Package Explosion at Carpinteria UPS Store Traced to Fire Extinguishers, Authorities Say
Authorities evacuated neighboring businesses Monday after a package exploded at a UPS store in Carpinteria. Investigators later determined the blast was caused by fire extinguishers inside the shipment.
Unusual Surge of Sick Pelicans Reported Along Santa Barbara Coast
Santa Barbara Wildlife Care Network reports 46 malnourished pelicans across Santa Barbara and Ventura counties while the cause remains under investigation.
40,000 UC Workers Ratify Contracts After Statewide Organizing Campaign
The new four-year agreements lock in raises, immigration protections, and job-security provisions and come after statewide practice pickets at all 10 UC campuses, including UC Santa Barbara.
Chasing the Superbloom: New Map Helps Campers Time Wildflower Trips
Wildflower seasons are fleeting and hard to predict. A new interactive forecast aims to help campers plan trips to bloom-rich areas like Carrizo Plain while encouraging more responsible visitation.
