Santa Barbara–Born Surfer on Road to Recovery After Accident Left Him Paralyzed
San Marcos grad Collin Bosse, 23, was injured in a swimming accident in San Diego in April.
Jack Magargee
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Santa Barbara Grand Jury Probes Myriad Problems Around County
This year’s final reports include investigations into in-custody deaths and mental-health issues, cybersecurity in school, and a Santa Maria water district’s lack of transparency.
Port Hueneme Woman Arrested in Connection to Fatal Crash on Highway 101 in Montecito
The California HIghway Patrol says the Sunday-morning collision near Olive Mill Road that left one man dead is “DUI related.”
Santa Barbara District Attorney Destroys Thousands of Illegal Wine Bottles
The destruction of inventory was part of a plea deal with the team behind Ocean Fathoms underwater-aged wine.
Soar Through Santa Barbara’s 11 Last Days of Summer
Squeeze in some last-minute memories before school begins with these 11 activities and 11 events.
Santa Barbara Man Convicted of Second Degree Murder in Pacifica Suites Hotel Shooting
Isaiah Ramirez Alexander, 36, faces 121 years in prison for killing Goleta man Richard Cardona.
Santa Barbara Receives New Mexican Consul to Central Coast
Ricardo Santana Velázquez paid a visit to City Hall and met with Santa Barbara residents to discuss consulate services available to the migrant community.
Jury Finds Santa Barbara Man Not Guilty of Murder, Guilty of Manslaughter in 2018 New Year’s Day Shooting
Brian Charles Ruiz will face sentencing for manslaughter and assault charges on September 15.
Fallout from Courthouse Death: Ken Fink’s Last Will and Testament
The battle over a Santa Barbara resident’s Mesa home continues months after his suicide.
Coroner Confirms Identity of Longtime Harbor Resident Found Dead in the Water in Santa Barbara
Authorities confirm that Bill Proctor, 79, was the victim pulled from the water near the boat launch ramp on Wednesday, July 12.
