Suspect Identified in Fatal Deputy Shooting at Goleta Ralphs
Abdou Rahman Nyan, 34, was a U.S. Army veteran from Connecticut.
Ella Heydenfeldt
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The suspects made off with millions of dollars’ worth of merchandise from Baroness Jewelers.
Santa Barbara’s Direct Relief Sends Aid to Hurricane Battered Caribbean
The non-profit initially committed $25,000 and sent medical kits to Jamaica.
San Marcos High Substitute Removed After Reading Racial Slur Aloud
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MOVE Santa Barbara County Launches Weeklong Bike Light Giveaway
Starting November 3, the local transportation advocacy group will distribute hundreds of free rechargeable bike lights across six South Coast neighborhoods for its annual Iluminando La Noche (Light Up the Night) campaign
Santa Barbara Police Arrest Man After State Street Altercation
Christian DeCoster, 47, accused of battery and resisting officers in his latest run-in with the law.
Santa Barbara Airport Announces New Nonstop Routes to Chicago and San Diego
Direct flights to Chicago O’Hare and San Diego International return April 2026.
Missing Santa Barbara Man James ‘Dingo’ Dominguez’s Body Recovered from Montana’s Flathead Lake, Returned Home
The Marine veteran and endurance athlete went missing in July when his boat overturned in a sudden storm, leading to a monthslong search.
Two Sheriff’s Deputies Placed on Leave Following Fatal Shooting of Stabbing Suspect at Ralphs in Goleta
The Sheriff’s Office shares new details on Monday’s deadly “altercation” at the Magnolia Shopping Center.
Making an Impression
Santa Barbara Museum of Art Director Amada Cruz believes art is for everyone.
