Rev. James Lawson, Civil Rights Icon, Dies at 95
The civil rights icon was an honored guest at several recent Santa Barbara celebrations of peace and MLK Day.
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Santa Barbara County Budget Is Tight and Tough
Prudent saving and spending and paying down the pension debt.
Santa Barbara’s Lee Gabler, Legendary Agent to David Letterman, Dies at 84
The Hope Ranch resident helped create the iconic films and TV series of the past half century, including ‘Beverly Hills, 90210’, ‘American Idol,’ ‘Everybody Loves Raymond,’ ‘The West Wing,’ and ‘Mad Men.’
Big Lane Changes Coming This Summer to Highway 101 Through Montecito
The two northbound lanes between San Ysidro and Olive Mill roads will shift over to the left, and northbound on-ramps in the area will be closed until summer 2025.
Seven-Vehicle Crash in Montecito Brings Highway 101 to a Halt
The Friday-morning pileup involved a box truck loaded with vegetables that landed on its side in the northbound lanes near Olive Mill Road.
Tensions over Montecito Hot Springs Boil Over
Homeowners and hiker butt heads over efforts to remove the popular pools as parking and public-safety concerns persist.
Mail Carriers Bitten by Dogs in California More Than Anywhere Else in U.S.
But “Santa Barbara County residents do a really good job of keeping their dogs restrained,’ says Postal Service spokesperson.
Grassfire Consumes 1,400 Acres Outside Cuyama
Tall grasses and erratic winds contribute to spread toward Los Padres National Forest.
Goleta’s Old Town Is Changing Its Stripes
Residents rallied for a last-ditch effort to change council’s mind about Hollister striping project; supporters argue safety.
Car Crashes Through 7-Eleven Window in Goleta
No injuries reported after Subaru plows through window to back wall of store.
