Santa Barbara Supervisors Get Annual Report on Sheriff’s Use of ‘Military’ Equipment
Sheriff’s Office discloses how often it used armored vehicles, bomb robots, large-caliber firearms, and more in 2023.
Recent Stories
Captain of the ‘Conception’ Sentenced to Four Years in Boat Fire that Killed 34 People
Judge leans to the middle of sentencing span, believing Jerry Boylan was ‘incredibly remorseful’; families find the sentence unfair.
Bird Flu Making Its Way Across the States by Way of Dairy Cows
Health officials monitor the spread of avian influenza, though the virus is “not a significant public health threat” at this time.
St. Anthony’s Seminary in Santa Barbara Going to Highest Bidder
The historic property on Mission Hill will be auctioned off in June, starting with a price of $25 million.
Public Support Strong to Restore Vintage Aircraft Hangars
Two buildings at Santa Barbara Municipal Airport are likely the last of their kind.
Update: Identity Released of Woman Found Dead near Dolphin Fountain at Santa Barbara’s Stearns Wharf
The woman was identified on Tuesday as Alexandria Grace Farstad, 32, of La Jolla and Riverside. Cause and manner of death are pending, though authorities say foul play is not suspected.
Goleta’s City Council Race Is off to an Early Start
Mayor Paula Perotte announces she’s running for reelection against challenger Rich Foster in this November’s election, when city council seats in districts 3 and 4 will also be on the ballot.
‘Santa Barbara News-Press’ Bankruptcy Limps Along
Wendy McCaw’s ownership of buildings is at issue, including the bankruptcy court.
New Crisis Stabilization Unit Approved by Santa Barbara County Supervisors
The eight-bed unit will open in mid-May and include services to county inmates.
Housing and Traffic Snarls Goleta and County of Santa Barbara
City protests new County Planning idea to allow developers to fudge on traffic impacts of thousands of new homes.
