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.
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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.
Domestic Disturbance Leads to Police Pursuit, Freeway Crash
Suspect arrested after allegedly fleeing officers and crashing at La Cumbre Road exit on Highway 101.
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.
