Unidentified Woman Found Dead near Milpas Street
Death confirmed on evening of October 4; CHP requests information from public witnesses.
Author: Jean Yamamura
McCarthy Out as U.S. House Speaker
Santa Barbara’s Rep. Carbajal was among the 208 Democrats, and eight Republicans, who voted to oust the Speaker of the House.
Lompoc Wind Farm Expects to Start Up This Month
The Strauss Wind Energy Project received an intent letter from U.S. Fish & Wildlife on an eagle take permit, greenlighting the green-energy project for Santa Barbara County.
Credit-Card ‘Skimmer’ Found at Buellton Gas Station
Adhesive residue from skimmers found on the PIN pads and card-swipe readers at several other filling stations around Santa Barbara County.
Modoc Road Pathway Reaches a Settlement with Neighborhood Group
The agreement will connect Isla Vista and Goleta to Santa Barbara’s Cliff Drive via a Class 1 path for cyclists and pedestrians.
Traffic Backed Up on Highway 101 Northbound at Montecito
Slow-lane closure is due to a chunk of missing concrete; traffic is backed up to Carpinteria.
New California Gun and Ammo Laws Coming Soon
Higher taxes and tougher concealed-carry licenses are in store for 2024.
Put Your Worst Nightmare on the Page
Libraries in Goleta and Santa Ynez are looking for scary stories in a Ghost Story Challenge.
Santa Barbara County Under Red Flag Warning
The first wildfire alert of the year is set to last through Wednesday morning, and may continue into Thursday.
Goleta Costco Relocates Handicapped Parking Spots
The corporation moved the blue-lined stalls as the result of a settlement, according to the Camino Real Marketplace landlord.
